Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Farmington, NM
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,571/weekOverview
- Start Date06/15/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- 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
Job Opportunity: CST/ORT - Operating Room
Location
- Farmington, New Mexico
Employment Type
- Travel assignment
Contract Length
- 13 weeks
Job Description
- Seeking a well-rounded Surgical Technologist experienced in all OR service areas including:
- Neurosurgery (craniotomy and back fusions)
- Orthopedics (total joints)
- Gynecology (C-section and hysterectomies)
- Robotics
- General Surgery (vascular and trauma)
- Urology
- Must be able to float to Endoscopy as needed
- Work environment includes 10 operating rooms with varied equipment depending on specialty
- Patient population is diverse, covering all ages
- Electronic Health Record system used: Cerner
- Shift: Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 7 AM to 7 PM with variable assigned call shifts
- Weekly guaranteed hours: 36
- Call requirements apply
- Patient ratio: 1:1
Required Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- Minimum 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience, including experience within the last year
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience floating to Endoscopy
Additional Information
- The facility is a Level III trauma center with state-of-the-art operating suites
- The location offers access to outdoor activities such as hiking, kayaking, and sightseeing in a scenic region with multiple rivers, lakes, golf courses, and national parks
- Weekend hours vary depending on call schedule
This position is ideal for Surgical Technologists seeking a diverse surgical experience in a trauma center setting with opportunities to work across multiple specialties.
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.
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About Farmington, NM
As a travel nurse in Farmington, NM here's what you should know:- Farmington's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 90°F, and winter lows can drop to 20°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Farmington.
- Farmington is car-friendly, with limited public transportation options.
- The population is diverse, with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the dry climate.
- There is a small but active community of travel nurses.
- Farmington offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, and boating.
- There are also local restaurants, art galleries, and occasional music and sports events.
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