Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Santa Cruz, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$1,613/weekOverview
- Start Date06/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Surgical Tech - Travel Assignment
Location: Santa Cruz, California
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Details
- Specialty: OR Tech
- Shift: Evenings (2:30 PM - 11:00 PM)
- Hours per Day: 8
- Hours per Week: 40
- Unit: Operating Room (7 beds: 1 heart room, 6 general)
- Patient Types: Similar to Preop patients, including endoscopy and interventional radiology cases
- EMR System: Cerner - Surginet
- Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekends with call responsibilities
- Holidays: Call required
- Scrub Color: Provided
- Equipment: Phillips Telemetry, Draeger ventilators
- Support Staff: Nurse aides, surgical techs, anesthesia techs
- Anesthesiologists on site: 3
- Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy: Available 24/7
- Orientation: 1 week floor-specific orientation
- Shift Length: 10-hour shifts with night shift call available
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of OR Tech experience
- Active BLS certification
- Active CST certification
- COVID-19 vaccination required
Additional Information
- Patient-to-tech ratio: 1:1
- Charge Nurse serves as clinical coordinator
- No floating required
This position is ideal for an experienced OR Tech seeking a travel assignment in a well-supported surgical environment with a structured orientation and consistent evening shifts.
Employer
Host Healthcare
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Pros
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Cons
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Santa Cruz, CA
As a travel nurse in Santa Cruz, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Santa Cruz is higher than the national average due to the desirable beach town location.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 70-80°F, while winter lows can range from 40-50°F.
- Short term rentals can be found, but they may be more limited and slightly more expensive due to the popular tourist destination.
- Santa Cruz is car-friendly, but public transportation options are also available, including buses and shuttles.
- Santa Cruz has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the coastal environment.
- It is a popular location for travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and proximity to natural beauty.
- Santa Cruz offers a variety of activities including a range of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and outdoor sports such as surfing, hiking, biking, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
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