Travel Contract

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

$1,260/week
Posted 2 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date05/18/2026
  • Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks
  • Setting
    Hospital

Pay

Estimated total pay
$1,260/week

Description

Travel Surgical Technologist (CST) – Operating Room | Lawton, OK (13-week Travel Assignment)

Travel Surgical Technologist (CST) opportunity in Lawton, OK – 13-week hospital OR assignment supporting surgical teams and perioperative care in a modern operating room. Join a collaborative perioperative team and gain travel surgical tech experience in scenic Lawton (zip code 73505), Oklahoma.

Quick Job Summary

  • Position: Travel Surgical Technologist / Surgical Tech (CST)
  • Location: Lawton, Oklahoma (73505)
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks (May 5, 2026 – August 4, 2026)
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,010 – $1,090
  • Setting: Hospital Operating Room (OR) – Surgery Unit
  • Shift: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday (40 hours/week, no weekends, no on-call)
  • Employment Type: Travel / Contract (Oklahoma travel jobs, hospital operating room jobs)

Why This Surgical Tech Travel Job?

This travel assignment is ideal for experienced Surgical Technologists (also known as scrub techs) who want to work in a hospital operating room environment. Lawton, OK offers a welcoming community, access to Wichita Mountains recreation, and an opportunity to expand your perioperative experience across a variety of surgical procedures.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

  • CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) certification required
  • NCCT certification required
  • Minimum 2 years of recent operating room (OR) experience as a Surgical Technologist
  • Proven experience with sterile technique, instrument setup, and intraoperative support
  • Ability to provide work history and permanent address upon request
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and perioperative staff

Key Responsibilities (Operating Room / Perioperative)

  • Assist surgeons and the perioperative team during a wide range of surgical procedures
  • Prepare, organize, and maintain a sterile operating room environment
  • Ensure surgical instruments and equipment are properly sterilized, functioning, and available
  • Perform instrument counts, pass instruments/implements, and anticipate surgeon needs
  • Support patient care before, during, and after surgery in coordination with OR nursing staff
  • Adhere to hospital policies, infection control standards, and OR safety protocols

Keywords & Fit

This role targets Surgical Technologists, Certified Surgical Techs (CST), scrub techs, and perioperative professionals searching for travel surgical tech jobs, hospital operating room jobs, or Oklahoma surgical tech jobs. Ideal for candidates with strong OR experience seeking a short-term travel assignment in Lawton, OK.

Apply now to join our perioperative team as a Travel Surgical Technologist in Lawton, Oklahoma. Submit your resume and certifications to be considered for this 13-week Operating Room assignment.

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 - Travel Job ID #477638. 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: Hospital | Surgical Tech

Employer

GHR Healthcare - Travel

About

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

learn more.

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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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