Operating Room Technician
Yakima, WA
Cross Country Nurses
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,105/weekOverview
- Start Date09/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Nursing opportunity in Yakima, Washington. This position involves providing patient care in a busy community hospital with a focus on surgical procedures across various specialties. The role is suited for experienced OR nurses and surgical technologists seeking a dynamic environment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Days shift, hours from 0645 to 1715 or 0645 to 1915 depending on the shift length, with a rotating day off. Weekends are part of the regular schedule, approximately one weekend per month.
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years of experience; active Washington licensure; certifications including Basic Life Support (BLS) and Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) unless applicant has 15+ years of experience; past circulating experience for registered nurses; past scrubbing experience for surgical technologists in specialties including ENT, general, gastrointestinal, gynecology, orthopedics, robotics (DaVinci), and urology.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with adult and pediatric case types such as ENT, general, GI, GYN, ortho, robotics, and urology.
- Additional Information: The role requires on-call shifts for days only, with 4-5 shifts per month from the end of the shift to 0700 the next morning, including weekend call coverage for 24 hours. Scrubs will be navy, provided by the facility. The hospital has 226 beds and features 7 operating rooms at the main campus and 3 at an ambulatory surgery center attached to the hospital.
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 Yakima, WA
As a Travel Surgical Technologist in Yakima, WA here's what you should know:- Yakima's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- In summer, average highs are around 88°F and lows around 57°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 41°F and lows around 24°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Yakima.
- Yakima is car-friendly with ample parking.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Yakima is a diverse city with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include respiratory conditions due to air quality.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Yakima offers a variety of restaurants, wineries, and breweries.
- It has a vibrant arts and music scene, and outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and skiing in the nearby mountains.
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