Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Roanoke, VA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,741/weekOverview
- Start Date08/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) - Travel/Contract
Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Specialty: Surgical Services
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week (Friday-Sunday), 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM (12-hour shifts)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
On-Call: No call required
Job Description
- Must have strong skills and proficiency in Orthopedics (total joints), Neurosurgery, and General Surgery.
- Experience with big belly cases, craniotomy, and orthopedic trauma highly preferred.
- Robotic surgery experience is highly preferred (experience with ROSA, Si and Xi daVinci robots, stealth, O-Arm, HIPEC).
- Work in a Level I trauma OR with 25 OR suites, covering a wide range of surgical services including general, orthopedics, neurosurgery, plastics, gynecology, oncology, robotic, ENT, ophthalmology, pediatrics, and sports medicine.
- Patient population includes neonates, infants, adolescents, pediatrics, and geriatrics.
- Must work at least one holiday during the 13-week contract.
- No local candidates accepted (radius restrictions apply).
- First-time travelers are accepted.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Surgical Technologist license in Virginia.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technologist, with experience within the last year.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA only).
- Certification as a Surgical Technologist through NBSTSA or NCCT.
Compliance and Documentation Requirements
- Valid Driver’s License/State ID with an address more than 100 miles from the facility is required within 48 hours of signing.
- E-Verify or attestation required.
- 7-year background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, completed within 1 year of start date.
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals/extensions.
- Education verification of highest earned degree required.
- Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming freedom from communicable diseases.
- Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
- Fit test within 1 year of start, updated annually (masks: 1860S, 1860, 1870+1804S). Onsite fit testing available if needed.
- Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSpot) within 1 year, updated annually; if past positive, clear chest X-ray within 1 year and annual TB questionnaire required.
- Required immunizations or positive titers: Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
- Flu vaccination documentation or declination form required during flu season.
- Two clinical references required (hospital evaluations accepted).
- Complete employment application/resume required.
- Annual skills checklist update required.
- Photo for badge with professional background required.
- Completion of facility-specific compliance and confidentiality agreements within 48 hours of signing.
- Orientation safety manual review and acknowledgment required prior to start.
Additional Notes
- Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks.
- All scheduling requests (RTO, block, special) must be included in submission.
- The hospital is a Level I Trauma Center with 24/7 onsite nursing coverage.
- The role involves working in a high-acuity, technologically advanced OR environment.
This position is ideal for surgical techs with strong orthopedic, neuro, and general surgery skills seeking a travel contract in a Level I trauma center environment.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Roanoke, VA
As a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Roanoke, VA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Roanoke is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 80-85°F, while winter lows average around 25-30°F.
- Roanoke experiences all four seasons, with mild to moderate temperatures throughout the year.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Roanoke, with various options available for furnished housing to accommodate travel nurses.
- Roanoke is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are available, including buses and trolleys, but a car is generally recommended for convenience.
- Roanoke has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions, as well as respiratory ailments.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Roanoke offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, along with art galleries, museums, and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the extensive network of trails for hiking and biking, as well as access to national forests for fishing, paddling, and wildlife watching.
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