Travel Surgical Technologist
Tacoma, WA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Surgical Tech in Tacoma, WA — Pediatric OR opening at a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU. Ideal travel contract for experienced Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) with pediatric and high-acuity OR skills.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Contract (13 weeks)
• Location: Tacoma, WA 98405 — Washington surgical tech jobs / Tacoma healthcare
• Setting: Hospital – Pediatric Operating Room (connected PICU & NICU campus)
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• End Date: August 1, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour nights; guaranteed 36 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,830 – $1,970 (travel surgical technologist pay)
• On Call: Yes — ~2 weeknights and 1 weekend every 6 weeks (30-minute response time)
• Parking: Free on-site parking
• Scrubs: Provided

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• Minimum 2 years acute Operating Room experience (high-level experience required if only 2 years)
• Experience with pediatric cases required; combo adult/pediatric experience preferred
• Washington State license/certification (as applicable) or ability to obtain
• Current BLS (AHA)

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• First-time travelers: minimum 5 years extensive OR + Pediatric experience
• Robotics, high-level neurosurgery, ophthalmology, and dental surgical experience highly preferred
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Experience with neonatal and pediatric surgical instruments and sterile technique

Key Responsibilities

• Scrub and assist in a wide variety of pediatric and some adult surgical procedures including trauma, neurosurgery, spine, urology, GYN, orthopedics, oncology, ENT, dental, ophthalmology, and robotic surgeries
• Provide perioperative care for patients ranging from neonates to adults, including those with developmental delays and congenital anomalies
• Float to support procedures in the PICU and NICU as needed (connected campus)
• Participate in scheduled on-call rotation and respond within required timeframe
• Maintain sterile field, adhere to infection control and hospital safety protocols
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Why Join This Travel Surgical Tech Opportunity?

• Work at a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU — excellent experience for Pediatric OR Surgical Techs
• Competitive weekly pay and travel benefits for surgical technologists
• Exposure to advanced cases including robotics and high-level neuro
• Live and work in Tacoma, WA — waterfront, Mount Rainier views, and a welcoming Pacific Northwest community

Apply now to join our surgical team as a Travel Surgical Technologist in Tacoma, WA. Submit your resume and current certifications today — experienced Pediatric OR CSTs are encouraged to apply. Join our healthcare team and advance your surgical tech career in Washington!

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