Operating Room Surgical Technologist
Carlsbad, NM
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,369/weekOverview
- Start Date07/06/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 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: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Operating Room
Location: Carlsbad, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM (4x10 hour shifts)
On-Call:
- Minimum 1 weekday call per week
- Weekend rotation required
- On-call hours: Monday–Friday 3:30 PM – 7:00 AM, Saturday and Sunday 7:00 AM – 7:00 AM
Job Description
- Prepare the operating room including sterile field setup, surgical equipment, supplies, and solutions
- Pass instruments, fluids, and supplies to the surgeon during surgery
- Manage surgical equipment and sterile field simultaneously
- Perform counts of sponges and supplies to prevent retained foreign objects
- Support a surgical department with 6 operating rooms and approximately 250-300 procedures monthly
- Patient ratio is 1:1 in a 99-bed facility
- EMR systems used: MedHost (Inpatient), PICIS (OR)
- Hospital scrubs provided
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required (completion of CAAHEP-accredited or equivalent program and national CST exam)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
- Experience with general, orthopedic, OB/GYN, podiatry, urology, plastics, endocrine, trauma, and robotic (DaVinci) surgeries
- Experience with both adult and pediatric patients
- Fingerprints required for all travelers in New Mexico
Additional Information
- No option for 48-hour guarantee or blocked scheduling
- Weekly hours: 36 hours
- Call is mandatory as described above
This position is ideal for experienced CSTs seeking a travel assignment with diverse surgical case exposure and a structured call schedule.
Employer
Host Healthcare
233 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 Carlsbad, NM
As a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist in Carlsbad, NM here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Carlsbad, NM is lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for travel nurses.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Carlsbad experiences hot summers with average highs around 95°F and mild winters with average lows around 30°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Carlsbad, NM, and they are relatively easy to find due to the demand from the oil and gas industry in the area.
- Carlsbad is a car-friendly city with easy access to parking.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Carlsbad has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues in the area may include allergies due to the desert climate.
- There is a moderate population of travel nurses in the area due to the presence of medical facilities.
- Carlsbad offers a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking in the Carlsbad Caverns National Park, exploring the Living Desert Zoo & Gardens State Park, and enjoying water sports at the Brantley Lake State Park.
- There are also local restaurants, art galleries, and occasional music and sports events to enjoy.
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