OR Surgical Technologist
Ketchum, ID
GHR Healthcare - Travel
5x8 hrs

Travel Surgical Technologist (CST) – Ketchum, ID (83340)

Join a dynamic OR team in Ketchum, ID—13-week Travel Surgical Tech (CST) role with orthopedic focus in a modern acute care hospital.

Join a dynamic surgical team in beautiful Ketchum, Idaho, as a Travel Surgical Technologist (Certified Surgical Technologist, CST). This 13-week travel contract offers the opportunity to work in a state-of-the-art acute care hospital operating room (OR) surrounded by the scenic landscapes of Sun Valley. Ketchum (zip code 83340) is renowned for its outdoor lifestyle and friendly community—ideal for travel healthcare professionals seeking orthopedic surgical tech experience and work-life balance.

Job Details — Surgical Tech (Travel)

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,880 - $2,010 (competitive travel surgical tech pay)
• Location: Ketchum, Idaho (83340) — Sun Valley area
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 26, 2026 – July 26, 2026)
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital – Operating Room (OR) (orthopedic and general surgery)
• Shift: 5x8 hour day shifts (Mon–Fri, typically 7:00 AM–3:30 PM)
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Call Requirements: 1 night per week or 4 weeknights per month; 1 full weekend per month; holiday call may be assigned
• Orientation: Unit-specific orientation with a preceptor (travel OR onboarding)

Qualifications — Certified Surgical Technologist

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist with a strong orthopedic background (total joints, sports medicine, trauma)
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) — NCCT or NBSTSA certification required
• BLS certification (American Heart Association preferred)
• Previous travel surgical tech experience preferred (travel healthcare jobs, temporary OR assignments)
• Experience with SPD (Sterile Processing Department) and HLD (High-Level Disinfection)
• Ability to respond to call within 30 minutes of the hospital
• Must adhere to facility radius rule (must live outside 50 miles of Ketchum, ID)

Responsibilities — Operating Room Surgical Tech

• Assist in a variety of surgical cases including orthopedics (total joints, sports medicine, hands, trauma), general surgery, gynecology, C-sections, and endoscopy
• Support cleaning, turnover, and setup of ORs alongside the orderly and surgical services teams
• Cover endoscopy procedures and assist with scopes as needed
• Maintain sterile processing and high-level disinfection standards for instruments and equipment
• Utilize TDOC for instrument tracking and ProVation for endoscopy documentation
• Collaborate with charge nurse and assistant nurse manager to ensure smooth OR workflow
• Adhere to surgical services attire policy (blue scrubs provided)

Perks & Logistics

• Competitive weekly pay with guaranteed 40 hours per week
• Preceptor-led orientation for travel surgical technologists joining the OR team
• Work in a scenic Sun Valley / Ketchum location—ideal for outdoor recreation
• Opportunity to expand orthopedic surgical tech skills and OR experience

How to Apply

Apply now for this Travel Surgical Technologist (CST) position in Ketchum, Idaho. Submit your resume, current CST certification, BLS, and references. Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your travel OR career in Idaho.

Apply now: Submit application materials to the posting or contact the recruiter listed on this job board. This travel OR job is ideal for experienced orthopedic surgical technologists and certified surgical techs seeking short-term assignments in Idaho.

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.