Travel Surgical Technologist
Plano, TX
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,555/weekOverview
- Start Date07/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The Surgical Technologist 1 position is located in Plano, Texas. This role involves supporting the surgical team during invasive procedures to ensure a safe and efficient operating environment. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. The position requires working in a dynamic clinical environment, assisting with instrumentation, maintaining sterile fields, and ensuring surgical supplies and equipment are prepared and functioning properly.
Job Details:
- Location: Plano, TX
- Schedule: 2x12s (0630-1700) AND 2x8s (0630-1500), variable days, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Certifications and Education Requirements: BLS (American Heart Association only), certification as a surgical technologist through a Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) accredited program or equivalent; successful completion of formal training in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard of the United States or in the United States Public Health Service, or a one-year operating room technician program preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of CVOR specific experience, including Open Hearts, Vascular, Endovascular, or Thoracic procedures.
- Additional Notes: Last updated 08/12/2024. Temp to perm position with a travel component lasting 16 weeks. Scrub color provided.
- Required Qualifications: Active BLS (AHA), CST certification, completed surgical technology program, 2 years minimum CVOR experience, located in Plano, TX, and available for a 16-week assignment starting 07/13/2026.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with CVOR procedures such as Open Hearts, Vascular, Endovascular, Thoracic.
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.
About Plano, TX
As a Travel Surgical Technologist in Plano, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Plano is slightly higher than the national average, especially in terms of housing.
- However, the wages in Plano generally match up with the higher cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 94°F, and the average low in winter is around 34°F.
- Short term rentals are fairly easy to find in Plano, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.
- Plano is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system connecting to Dallas.
- Plano is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in Plano.
- Plano offers a wide range of activities including world-class shopping, dining, museums, recreational opportunities, historic downtown with unique shops, street events, seasonal activities, art festivals, and the colorful Plano Balloon Festival.
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