Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Boston, MA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Surgical Technologist (Certified Surgical Technologist, CST) in Boston, MA 02115. 13-week travel contract in a high-capacity hospital operating room (OR) float unit supporting multiple surgical specialties. Guaranteed 40 hours/week — perfect for perioperative professionals seeking Boston healthcare jobs and travel surgical tech opportunities.

Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,630 - $1,750
• Position: Surgical Technologist (Travel) / OR Tech / CST
• Setting: Hospital Operating Room (OR) Float — perioperative and intraoperative support
• Location: Boston, MA 02115 — Boston healthcare jobs / Massachusetts travel surgical tech
• Contract Type: Travel
• Start Date: March 30, 2026
• End Date: June 27, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour any
• Schedule: Day/Evening rotation (4x10 or 4x12), includes 2 weeks of nights per contract, at least 2 short calls per 4-week schedule, and weekends. Example shifts:
  • 4x10 Evenings: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
  • 4x10 Days: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri), 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM (Wed)
  • 4x12 Evenings: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • 4x12 Days: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM (Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri), 9:00 AM – 9:30 PM (Wed)
  • Weekend shifts may be 12 hours, with additional shorter shifts during the week to meet contracted hours

Job Requirements

• Certification: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required
• Experience: Minimum 1 year of recent experience in a high-capacity hospital operating room or perioperative setting
• Proven ability to float across multiple OR service lines (general, ortho, vascular, neuro, ENT, trauma, robotics)
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, sterile field maintenance, instrumentation, and perioperative protocols
• Comfortable with flexible schedules including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and short call shifts
• Must meet standard onboarding and compliance requirements (background check, skills checklist, references, health screenings)

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, organized, and sterile field throughout all surgical procedures
• Prepare operating rooms, instruments, supplies, and equipment for scheduled and emergent cases
• Scrub for procedures, anticipate surgeon needs, and pass instruments efficiently to support optimal case flow
• Perform surgical counts, support specimen handling, and uphold infection prevention and perioperative safety protocols
• Collaborate closely with RNs, surgeons, anesthesia, and perioperative support staff to ensure high-quality patient care
• Float between OR assignments as needed, including coverage for evenings, nights, weekends, and short call shifts

Why Boston, MA (02115)?

Boston’s 02115 zip code is a hub for medical innovation, top hospitals, and academic medicine. This travel surgical technologist position places you near world-class medical centers, cultural attractions, public transit, parks, and dining. Ideal for surgical techs pursuing Massachusetts travel jobs and Boston OR roles while experiencing a vibrant city.

Apply now to join a high-performing Boston hospital OR float team. Advance your perioperative career — travel surgical technologist openings in Boston, MA are in demand. Join our healthcare team today!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.