Certified Surgical Technologist - Operating Room
Charleston, SC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Surgical Technologist (CST) – 13-week contract in Charleston, SC (29425) at a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet Hospital. Join a dynamic operating room team and gain broad OR experience across Neuro, Ortho, Robotics, ENT, Trauma, and Transplant cases while enjoying Charleston’s historic charm and waterfront lifestyle.

Job Details

• Job Title: Travel Surgical Technologist / Surgical Tech (CST)
• Location: Charleston, South Carolina (Zip: 29425) — Charleston healthcare / South Carolina surgical tech jobs
• Facility Type: Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 6, 2026 – July 6, 2026)
• Shift: 4x10-hour day shifts (10:30 AM – 11:00 PM); rotating weekends; up to 2 on-call shifts/month
• Hours per Week: 40
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1240–$1330/week
• Hourly Pay Rate: $31.00–$33.25/hour
• Unit: Main Operating Room — 21 OR suites (Operating Room jobs, OR tech)
• Charting / EMR: EPIC
• Scrubs / Uniform: Scrub color provided

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required — MUSC does NOT accept NCCT
• BLS (American Heart Association) required
• Radiation badge required (must be provided by your agency)
• Minimum: 2 years recent surgical tech / operating room experience preferred (first-time travel surgical techs considered)
• Clinical experience highly preferred in: Neuro (spine/crani), ENT (flaps), Robotics (DaVinci Xi), Ortho (total joints, spine, trauma), Transplants/Procurements, Trauma/Burns, GU/GYN
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs and cross-cover like units or sister facilities
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Must complete orientation and required modules prior to start

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative support as a Surgical Technologist in a busy, nurse-driven operating room
• Prepare and maintain a sterile field; anticipate surgeon needs and pass instruments during procedures
• Assist across a wide variety of surgical specialties including Ortho, Neuro, ENT, Robotics (DaVinci Xi), Trauma, Transplant, GU/GYN
• Support Level I Trauma protocols, emergency response, and trauma activations—especially during hurricane season (June–November)
• Participate in rotating weekend, holiday coverage, and scheduled on-call shifts
• Float between like units or sister facilities as requested to meet staffing needs
• Follow EPIC charting requirements and complete documentation timely and accurately

Why Join This Travel Surgical Tech Opportunity

• Hands-on experience at a high-volume Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated hospital
• Exposure to advanced technology and specialty cases (Robotics/DaVinci Xi, Neuro, Transplants)
• Professional growth and networking in a teaching hospital environment — great for surgical technologist career advancement
• Competitive travel surgical tech roles and benefits available through your staffing agency
• Enjoy living in Charleston — beaches, historic downtown, and a vibrant culinary scene

Ready to advance your career as a Surgical Technologist? Apply now to join our healthcare team in Charleston, SC. Submit your resume and current certifications to be considered for this 13-week travel contract operating room job.

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