Travel Contract

Certified Surgical Technologist
Paducah, KY
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

$2,055/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date10/15/2026
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Cancelation protection
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

Qualifications

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Required
    Certifications
    Other
  • Skills Checklist
  • Updated Resume

Description

Surgical Tech - Certified

Overview

  • Location: Paducah, Kentucky
  • Contract length: 13 weeks
  • Schedule: Mon thru Fri 630-1500
  • Call: 1 or 2 nights a week and every 4th weekend

Role Summary

  • Surgical Technologist serving as a primary scrub person or assistant for operative procedures.
  • Assignment includes CST General GYN Robotics.

Required Qualifications

  • Certified Surgical Technologist with 7 years of experience
  • Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
  • BLS
  • NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or NCCT Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C)
  • Technical diploma in surgical technology or comparable military training

Responsibilities

  • Scrubbing into cases and preparing instruments and supplies
  • Maintaining the sterile field during setup and throughout surgical cases
  • Passing instruments, assisting the physician as needed, and supporting patient positioning and draping
  • Performing instrument, sponge, and sharps counts
  • Post-case cleaning, gross decontamination of instruments, and ensuring the surgical suite is disinfected and stocked for the next procedure
  • Completing mandatory hospital education and maintaining compliance with HR and Employee Health requirements

Employer

PRIDE Health

3.9rating(108 reviews)

59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health

Anonymous
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Medical Lab Scientist (Allied Health Professional)
5.0rating

Pros

My recruiter, Preet, is always on top of things. She doesn't just abandon you after you start your assignment. The company overall is great to work for, offering competitive pay packages and assistance throughout the entire process.

Cons

None

Review of PRIDE Health on Sep 25, 2026

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About

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 Health 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, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.


Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.


Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.


Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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About Paducah, KY

As a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Paducah, KY here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Paducah's cost of living is 16% lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • In summer, average highs are around 89°F and lows are around 69°F.
  • In winter, average highs are around 45°F and lows are around 26°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Paducah, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
Transportation
  • Paducah is car-friendly with easy access to parking.
  • Public transportation options are limited.
Demographics
  • The population in Paducah is diverse with a mix of age groups.
  • Common health issues include heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.
  • There is a small but active community of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Paducah offers a variety of restaurants featuring Southern cuisine, as well as art galleries, live music venues, and local sports events.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy activities like hiking, boating, and fishing along the Ohio River.
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