Operating Room Certified Surgical Technologist
Santa Fe, NM
GHR Healthcare - Travel
5x8 hrs

Travel Surgical Technologist (Surgical Tech) in Santa Fe, NM — 13-week travel assignment. CST or LVN/LPN required; BLS from AHA. Apply now for this New Mexico surgical tech job.

Overview

Join a dynamic hospital perioperative team as a Travel Surgical Technologist (also called Surgical Tech, OR Tech, or Perioperative Technician) in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This 13-week travel assignment offers hands-on operating room experience, exposure to specialty cases, and the chance to live in a city known for its arts, culture, and outdoor recreation. Ideal for Certified Surgical Technologists seeking travel healthcare jobs in New Mexico.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,310 – $1,410
• Location: Santa Fe, NM 87505 (Santa Fe, New Mexico)
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (June 1, 2026 – August 30, 2026) — travel contract
• Shift: 4 x 10-hour days (06:30–17:00)
• Hours per Week: 40
• On Call: 1–2 call nights per week
• Weekend Call: 1–2 24-hour weekend call shifts as scheduled
• Floating: May float to other departments as needed

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduation from an accredited Surgical Technology program or accredited LVN/LPN program
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) within 180 days of graduation OR valid LVN/LPN license
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Surgical Tech or OR Tech (2+ years preferred), with perioperative/hospital experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and care for pre-operative patients; provide patient comfort and privacy
• Prepare patient skin for surgery and maintain strict aseptic technique
• Set up operating room (OR) tables, instruments, and supplies according to case type
• Establish and maintain sterile field; pass instruments, sutures, and supplies to surgeons
• Scrub proficiently in multiple specialty areas — experience in Transplants, Open Heart, Urology, Neurology, and Robotics highly preferred
• Transport and position patients safely for surgical procedures
• Identify, handle, and document biological specimens correctly
• Monitor and control the surgical environment, including OR traffic, dress codes, and infection control
• Decontaminate, process, and sterilize instruments and supplies per facility policy
• Adapt patient care to meet population-specific and developmental needs
• Collaborate effectively as a member of the surgical team and support perioperative workflows
• Perform other duties as assigned by the OR leadership

Why Join This Travel Assignment

• Gain diverse OR experience and expand specialty skills (robotics, neuro, cardiac, transplant)
• Competitive weekly pay for travel surgical tech positions in New Mexico
• Experience Santa Fe’s unique culture, arts scene, and outdoor activities during your travel contract
• Supportive hospital team environment with opportunities for professional growth

Ready to take the next step in your surgical technologist career? Apply now to join our travel healthcare team in Santa Fe, NM. Submit your resume, current certifications (CST or LVN/LPN), and BLS credential. Join our healthcare team today and advance your OR career with this travel surgical tech opportunity.

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