Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Santa Cruz, CA
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$1,613/weekOverview
- Start Date07/20/2026
- 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 - California (Travel Assignment)
Job Details
- Location: Santa Cruz, California
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: Evenings (2:30 PM - 11:00 PM)
- Hours: 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
- Unit: Operating Room (OR)
- Bed Count: 7 total (1 heart room, 6 general)
- Shift Length: 10-hour shifts (call available for night shift)
- Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekends and weekend call
- Holidays: On-call required
- Orientation: 1 week floor-specific orientation
Patient & Work Environment
- Common Patient Types: Similar to Pre-op patients, including endoscopy and interventional radiology cases
- Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:1
- EMR System: Cerner - Surginet
- Equipment:
- Telemetry monitors: Phillips
- Ventilators: Draeger
- Support Staff: Nurse aides, surgical techs, anesthesia techs
- Anesthesiology Coverage: 3 anesthesiologists available
- Respiratory Therapy: 24/7 coverage
- Pharmacy: 24/7 coverage
Required Qualifications
- Specialty: OR Tech / Surgical Tech
- Experience: Minimum 2 years in OR Tech role
- Certifications:
- Active BLS (Basic Life Support)
- CST (Certified Surgical Technologist)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) preferred/required for techs
- COVID-19 Vaccine: Required (with certification)
Additional Information
- Scrub color provided
- Charge Nurse serves as clinical coordinator
- No floating required
This position is ideal for experienced OR Techs seeking a travel assignment with evening shifts in a hospital OR setting with a strong support team and advanced technology.
Employer
Host Healthcare
232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Bethany has been working with me on a couple contracts as a travel PT. She has been extremely responsive and supportive. She was able to help me navigate a contract with a difficult facility and expeditiously find a new contract for me in the same area.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
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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