Travel Surgical Technologist
Aurora, CO
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Evenings
Referral Bonus
$1,500/weekOverview
- Start Date09/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftEvenings
- Duration8 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
The sterile processing technician (SPT) position is based at a pediatric-focused healthcare facility, primarily serving the pediatric patient population. The role involves working evening shifts, typically from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with a schedule of 40 hours per week. The position requires adherence to specific sterilization and scope reprocessing procedures within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Job Details:
- Location: Pediatric healthcare facility
- Position: Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)
- Shift: 8-hour evenings (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Start Date: 09/08/2026
- End Date: 10/31/2026
- Travel required: No
- Float requirement: No
- Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent; at least 1 year of sterile processing experience; 1 year of specialty experience; previous travel experience with multiple successful assignments including at least one with more than two extensions; pediatric experience; endoscope/scope reprocessing experience; Level I trauma experience; surgery center experience (North/South areas function as surgery centers); certifications such as CRCST or CBSPD, with CIS or CER preferred.
- Orientation: Dependent on individual competency; standard orientation approximately 2 weeks for most travelers.
- Additional Information: Candidates must be flexible, work well within a team, and demonstrate strong sterile processing skills. Only candidates with prior successful travel assignment history will be considered. No RTO approval during the first two weeks of the assignment. Scope/endoscope reprocessing and pediatric experience are required for all candidates.
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 Aurora, CO
As a Travel Surgical Technologist in Aurora, CO here's what you should know:- Lower cost of living compared to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 88°F and winter lows of 17°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find.
- Car friendliness is high, and public transportation options are available.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count.
- Aurora has a large population of travel nurses.
- Plentiful and diverse local attractions including the Aurora History Museum, the Black American West Museum, and the Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus.
- Fantastic food scene with restaurants like El Taco de Mexico, Sam's No 3 Diner, and La Sandia Mexican Kitchen & Tequila Bar.
- Outdoor activities include the Aurora Reservoir for fishing, boating, swimming, and ice skating in the winter, as well as over 50 miles of beautiful hiking trails.
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