Travel First Assist Technician
Olney, MD
GHR Healthcare - Allied Health & Therapy
3x12 hrs

Travel OR Tech First Assist (NBSTSA) – Olney, MD | 13-week Travel Contract

Travel OR Tech First Assist – Olney, MD: 13-week contract for NBSTSA-certified surgical technologists with robotic-assisted surgery and SPD experience.

Join a dynamic perioperative team as a Travel Operating Room (OR) Tech First Assist in Olney, Maryland (20832). This 13-week travel surgical technologist job places you in a supportive, community-focused acute care hospital where you will use advanced surgical technology, including Mako and DaVinci systems, and make a direct impact on patient care. Olney is a vibrant suburb with excellent schools and easy access to Washington, D.C. and Maryland parks—an ideal location for travel healthcare professionals.

Job Details

• Location: Olney, MD 20832 (Montgomery County) — Maryland travel healthcare job
• Contract Length: 13 weeks (May 25, 2026 – August 24, 2026)
• Shift: 3 x 12-hour day shifts (06:45 – 18:45)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,700 – $1,830 (travel surgical technologist pay)
• Call: Up to 12 hours/week (Mon–Fri 7p–7a) & 12 hours weekend call (Fri–Sun 7p–7p)
• Weekend Shifts: 2 x 12-hour weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
• Holiday Coverage: Every other holiday required
• Setting: Acute care community hospital, 7 OR rooms, daily census ~25

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years recent experience as an OR Tech First Assist / Surgical First Assistant in an OR setting
• Travel assignment experience required (travel surgical technologist)
• NBSTSA certification required (Certified Surgical First Assistant)
• Current BLS (AHA) required
• Hands-on experience with Mako and DaVinci robotic-assisted surgery systems required
• Experience with SPD instrument tracking, sterilization, and decontamination protocols required
• Ability to float to Labor & Delivery (L&D)/OB for C-sections and related procedures as needed
• Experience in a community hospital or acute care setting required
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic charting preferred
• Must have or be eligible for Maryland or compact state surgical technologist licensure
• Annual flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during operative and invasive procedures as the OR First Assist / Surgical First Assistant
• Prepare and maintain sterile fields, instruments, and equipment following perioperative and infection control standards
• Operate and assist with Mako and DaVinci robotic systems for robotic-assisted surgical cases
• Track, process, and manage surgical instruments using SPD protocols and instrument-tracking systems
• Float to Labor & Delivery/OB for C-sections and cesarean-related procedures as needed
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide weekend and holiday coverage per schedule
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety standards, and perioperative best practices

Why this travel surgical technologist job? Gain hands-on experience with advanced robotic platforms, work in a team-oriented community hospital environment, and enjoy the convenience of Olney’s location near Washington, D.C. Competitive weekly pay and a defined 13-week travel contract make this an excellent short-term opportunity for experienced OR First Assist professionals.

Apply now: If you are an NBSTSA-certified OR Tech First Assist with robotic surgery and SPD experience and eligible for Maryland or compact licensure, apply today to join our surgical team. Submit your resume and certifications to be considered for this Olney, MD travel contract—join our healthcare team 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.