Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Springfield, IL
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel Surgical Technologist (Surgical Tech) – 13-Week Travel Assignment in Springfield, IL

Travel Surgical Technologist (Surgical Tech) — 13-week assignment at a Level I Trauma Center in Springfield, IL (62781). Join a dynamic perioperative team at a Magnet-recognized, acute care teaching hospital handling a high volume of diverse surgical cases. This travel surgical tech job is ideal for an experienced operating room (OR) tech with Level I Trauma and neurosurgery experience seeking Illinois travel jobs and Springfield healthcare opportunities.

Job Details

• Location: Springfield, Illinois (zip code 62781)
• Position: Travel Surgical Technologist / Surgical Tech (Perioperative Technologist)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 3, 2026)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,670 – $1,800
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital, Level I Trauma Center (Magnet-recognized)
• Shifts: 5x8-hour day shifts (06:45 – 15:15)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Weekend Requirement: One weekend per month (16 hours total)
• On-Call: As needed for department coverage
• Floating: Required within scope of practice (may float to other units/affiliate hospitals)
• Charting: Cerner
• Scrub Color / Parking: Scrub color provided; free parking permit provided

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of recent Surgical Tech experience in a hospital operating room (OR) setting
• Travel experience required — prior travel surgical tech assignments strongly preferred
• Level I Trauma experience required; ability to manage high-acuity trauma cases
• BLS certification required (AHA or Red Cross only)
• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification preferred
• Neurosurgery (neuro) case experience required
• Comfortable performing a wide variety of cases including General, ENT, Endoscopic, Gynecology, Neurosurgery, Oral/Maxillofacial, Orthopedic, Plastic, Trauma, Urology, and Emergency Management
• Must be able to arrive in Illinois 3 business days prior to compliance deadline for fingerprinting
• Candidate must live more than 50 miles from the facility (per travel assignment policy)
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs and complete onboarding and compliance requirements on time

Responsibilities

• Assist in a variety of surgical procedures, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, thyroidectomy, craniotomy, laminectomy/discectomy, lumbar fusion, repair of fractured jaws, arthroscopy, carpal tunnel release, trauma cases, and more
• Provide perioperative support as a certified surgical technologist or experienced surgical tech in the operating room (OR)
• Demonstrate proficiency in aseptic technique, isolation precautions, radiation and sharps safety, sterile field maintenance, and specimen handling/labeling
• Operate and maintain specialized surgical equipment including robotic systems (Da Vinci Xi, Mazor, ROSA), microscopes, surgical drills, electrosurgical units, and fiber optic light sources
• Participate in emergency management, trauma response, and fire safety procedures
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (surgeons, nurses, anesthesiology, techs) to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Float to other units or affiliate hospitals as needed within scope of practice and support perioperative workflow
• Adhere to all hospital policies, protocols, and universal protocols (time out procedures)

Experience the best of Springfield, IL while advancing your career as a travel surgical technologist at a top-tier hospital. This surgical tech travel job offers exposure to high-acuity trauma and advanced robotic procedures in a supportive, teaching hospital environment.

Apply now to join our perioperative team and secure this Travel Surgical Technologist (Surgical Tech) opportunity in Springfield, Illinois. Submit your resume and current certifications today!

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.