Travel Contract

Operating Room Certified Surgical Technologist
Lawton, OK
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

$1,260/week

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,260/week

Description

Travel Operating Room (OR) Tech – Surgical Technologist – Lawton, OK (13-week)

Travel OR Tech opportunity in Lawton, OK — 13-week contract for a Surgical Technologist with guaranteed 40 hrs/week and weekly pay $1,010–$1,090. Join a perioperative team delivering safe, high-quality surgical care in southwest Oklahoma (Zip 73505).

Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,010 – $1,090
  • Location: Lawton, OK 73505 (Lawton, Oklahoma)
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
  • Shift: 2:30pm – 11:00pm, Monday–Friday (No call required)
  • Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours/week
  • Employment Type: Travel / Traveling Surgical Technologist / Travel OR Tech

Job Requirements (Surgical Technologist / OR Tech)

  • Minimum 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technologist / Operating Room (OR) Tech in a hospital or perioperative setting
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) or Surgical Technologist certification preferred
  • Current competencies and required certifications maintained (BLS recommended)
  • Completion of age-specific training and departmental orientation for pediatric/adult populations
  • Strong knowledge of sterile technique, AORN best practices, and patient safety protocols

Responsibilities — Operating Room / Perioperative

  • Assist the surgical team before, during, and after procedures under RN direction as a perioperative technologist
  • Prepare and maintain sterile field; set up instrumentation, supplies, and equipment for a variety of surgical cases
  • Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts accurately to ensure correct site procedures
  • Ensure equipment readiness, conduct fire safety checks, and follow sterile processing protocols
  • Safely pass instruments and sharps to and from the surgeon, minimizing risk of injury or exposure
  • Implement age-specific care, maintain a safe environment, and help reduce medical errors
  • Clean and sanitize operating rooms per hospital policy and infection control standards

This travel surgical tech job offers hands-on perioperative experience in a supportive hospital setting. Experience Lawton, Oklahoma’s friendly community and outdoor recreation while advancing your surgical technologist career.

Apply now to join our surgical team — immediate consideration for qualified Travel OR Tech and Surgical Technologist candidates. Submit your resume to be considered for operating room jobs in Lawton, OK.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #474370. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

Employer

GHR Healthcare

3.8rating(16 reviews)

7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with GHR Healthcare

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About Lawton, OK

As a Travel Surgical Technologist in Lawton, OK here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally align with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average high: 94°F, average low: 71°F.
  • Winter average high: 53°F, average low: 28°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially near medical facilities.
Transportation
  • Car friendly city with minimal traffic congestion.
  • Limited public transportation options.
Demographics
  • Diverse community with a mix of age ranges.
  • Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to the dry climate.
  • Lawton has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Plenty of dining options with a mix of local and chain restaurants.
  • Art and music scene is vibrant, with local galleries and live music venues.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local college and high school games.
  • Outdoor activities include hiking, fishing, and camping at the nearby Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge.
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