Travel Contract

Ortho Surgical Tech
Knoxville, TN
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

$1,634/week

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Overview

Start Date10/06/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay

$1,634/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
401k retirement plan
Life insurance

Qualifications

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Profile

Resume

Work Experience

Allied Health Professional (1 year)

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Other

1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years

Description

Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech

Job overview

Specialty: Surgical Services
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Contract length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day, 3x12 hours
Hours per week: 36
Schedule: Monday–Wednesday, 6:30 AM–7:00 PM
Orientation: First week includes 4 ten-hour days
Call and holidays: As applicable

Role focus

Strong ortho total joint experience
Ortho trauma experience
Looking for new candidates to this surgical site
Reliable attendance
Limited requested time off

Required qualifications

CST
Certified Surgical Technologist (2 years of experience)
Certified Surgical Technologist experience within the last year
2 or more completed travel assignments
Ortho trauma experience with demonstrated competency level 4
Ortho total joint experience
State license verification, as applicable
Competency exam, as applicable to profession
Medication/pharmacology competency exam, as applicable to profession
Skills checklist
Employment application with licensure, certifications, education, and employment history
2 professional references within 3 years of start
For candidates born in 1957 or later: proof of immunity or vaccination for measles, mumps, and rubella per stated documentation rules
Hepatitis B documentation
Varicella documentation
Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
Physical exam within 1 year of start
Tdap vaccine or declination
Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption/declination
Drug screen within 1 year of start
Photo for badge
Government-issued photo ID
Emergency contact form
COVID exemption request, if applicable
Tennessee abuse registry search within 30 days of start
Background checks, including facility-required FACIS Level 3
Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks

Notes

Badge photo required
Annual background check update required
Annual skills checklist required
Annual TB questionnaire required
If a flu exemption or declination is used, mask use on campus is required

Employer

Travel Nurses, Inc.

4.4rating(19 reviews)

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Fantastic!

Marissa was great to work with and I look forward to working with her again on my next search

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Ultrasound Technologist (Allied Health Professional)

Review of Marissa Morgan on Feb 9, 2024

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About

Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.

At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.

We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.

Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.

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Travel jobs$458–5,599/week

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About Knoxville, TN

As a travel nurse in Knoxville, TN here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the cost of living.

Weather

Average summer highs of 87°F and lows of 66°F.
Average winter highs of 48°F and lows of 30°F.

Furnished Housing

Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.

Transportation

Car-friendly city with easily navigable roads.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.

Demographics

Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
Knoxville has a growing community of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, strong sports culture with tailgating for University of Tennessee Vols, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, and rafting.

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