Travel Surgical Technologist
Wausau, WI
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
An ORT (Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician) position located in Wausau, focusing on orthopedic, neurological, and spinal surgical cases. This role involves supporting complex surgeries, including neuro and spine procedures, with a schedule that includes variable days and on-call responsibilities for a healthcare provider. Candidates must have extensive experience in the operating room and be prepared to participate in a 13-week contract.

Job Details

• Position Description:
  Specialized Surgical Technologist role supporting orthopedic, neuro, and spine surgeries. Must be proficient in complex spine and neuro cases, including totals, and able to manage multiple cases in a busy operating room environment. The role requires float capabilities to other nearby facilities if needed.
• Required Qualifications:
  BLS certification, CST license required, NBSTSA or NCCT accreditation accepted, AHA or ARC certifications required. Graduation from a surgical technologist program and four or more years of related operating room experience, including trauma level II, with prior travel experience.
• Schedule:
  Days shift, 8 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week, contract duration from 09/21/2026 to 12/19/2026. On-call responsibilities include 6-8 weeknight call nights and 1-2 weekend nights, with a 30-minute response time.
• Additional Information:
  Must have own vehicle; Uber/Lyft reliance is not possible due to on-call duties. Experience with orthopedic, neuro, spine, general surgery, GYN, urology, plastics, ENT, and gastrointestinal procedures is preferred. Flexibility, resilience, and teamwork skills are essential to succeed in this fast-paced environment.
• Charting/Equipment:
  Responsibility for case cart preparation, efficient setup of operative suites, and room turnover. Support for multiple specialties across 21 operating rooms, averaging 40-60 cases daily.
• Hard skills required:
  Orthopedic, neuro, and spine surgery experience; comfortable with complex cases and totals. General surgery, GYN, urology, plastics, ENT, and GI experience is a bonus.

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