Travel Surgical Technologist
Portland, OR
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,190/weekOverview
- Start Date07/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
A Sterile Processing Technician (SPT) position located in Portland, Oregon. This role involves supporting the sterile processing department within an acute hospital setting, performing sterilization, equipment preparation, and instrumentation management. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The schedule includes a block of nights on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Job Details:
- Shift Hours: 8 hours per shift
- Minimum Hours Per Week: 40 hours
- Required Qualifications: Certification from the Certification Board for Sterile Processing and Distribution (CBSPD) or the International Association of Healthcare Central Service Material Management (IAHCSMM/HSPAS); Oregon license (pending or active); 1 year of relevant experience; familiarity with Epic electronic medical record system
- Preferred Qualifications: Charge experience; trauma level I experience; community hospital experience; trauma, transplant, or robotics experience; experience with Da Vinci Surgical Systems; preferred trauma level I and trauma level II experience
- Additional Information:
- Must be willing to float between sister facilities nearby the contracted facility
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day)
- Vaccinations: COVID-19 vaccine not required, Flu vaccine status unknown
- Candidates should have their own vehicle for the assignment
- No call-in policy: candidates should not reach out directly to the facility contacts unless for an approved interview
- The role requires specific charting experience with Epic and involving sterile processing equipment, biological and chemical indicators, and various surgical systems and instruments
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Portland, OR
About
Portland is a colorful, eclectic city in the Pacific Northwest and the largest city in Oregon. It sits on the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, with snowcapped Mt. Hood looming in the distance, offering panoramic views. You get the best of all worlds in Portland, a thriving city with fantastic restaurants and coffee shops, plus lots of accessible nature nearby. Check out the Japanese Garden and Powell’s City of Books, and don’t forget to grab an iconic pink box of donuts at Voodoo Doughnut. If you’re feeling adventurous, take a day trip to visit some of the many mossy waterfalls in the Columbia River Gorge or hike around Mt. Hood National Forest for a close-up view of the enormous stratovolcano.
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