Travel OR Surgical Technologist (Orthopedic, Neuro & Vascular)
Santa Rosa, CA
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Flexible
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Surgical Tech - Travel/Contract

Location: Santa Rosa, California
Facility Type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Staffed Beds: 80

Position Details

• Specialty: Surgical Services
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: ASAP
• Shift: 12-hour shifts with variable start times (7am, 9am, 11am)
• Night Shift: May need to cover one night shift during contract
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, 3 weekends per schedule
• On-Call: One weeknight per week and every 2nd or 3rd weekend (Sat or Sun) from 7am to 7am with 20-minute response time
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals: Not accepted
• Pending State License: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Experience & Case Types

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 1 year
• First-Timers Accepted: Yes
• Required Case Experience: Outpatient, Community Hospital, Orthopedic, Neuro, Vascular
• Preferred Case Experience: Inpatient, Trauma

Certifications & Licenses

• BLS: Required (AHA or Canadian Heart & Stroke Foundation certification accepted)
• National Certifications: Not required
• State License: Must be current and valid (pending licenses not accepted)

Facility & Work Environment

• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Colors:

  • RNs: Royal Blue
  • L&D/OR/PACU: Provided
  • RRT: Dark Green
  • Imaging Tech: Black
• Parking: Free

Requirements & Compliance

• Background Check: Must be completed within 45 days of start, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years; updated annually
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Physical Exam: Within 1 year of start, signed by MD, NP, PA, or DO
• Immunizations & Health Documents:

  • TDAP (within 10 years or declination accepted)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months, updated annually
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B vaccination or signed declination
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or declination (required during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or declination (required if onsite)
• Fit Mask Test: Required for travel candidates, updated annually
• Respiratory Safety Clearance: Required for travel candidates, updated annually

Scheduling & Float Policy

• May be required to float to other Providence facilities within reasonable distance
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at time of application and approved based on facility needs

Training & Competency

• Completion of required WorkRamp modules prior to start (Core, Specialty, Regional, and Annual Regulatory modules as applicable)
• Epic training modules required within a week of orientation
• Competency exams and medication/pharmacology tests as applicable by profession
• Skills checklists updated annually for applicable units

References & Employment History

• Minimum of 2 supervisor references covering 1 year of employment within last 3 years in a comparable specialty/setting
• Employment application covering at least last 5 years required

Additional Notes

• Locals and candidates with pending state licenses are not accepted
• Facility allows calling off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• On-call response time is 20 minutes
• Night shift coverage may be required once during contract
• No block scheduling available

This position is ideal for Surgical Techs with at least 1 year of experience, comfortable with orthopedic, neuro, and vascular cases, willing to work weekends, nights, and on-call shifts, and able to complete required certifications and training.