Travel Surgical Technologist
Sacramento, CA
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,850/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Surgical Technician, Operating Room (OR) Tech in a healthcare facility. This position involves assisting surgeons during various surgical procedures, maintaining a sterile environment, and performing clerical tasks related to surgical supplies and documentation. The role requires adaptability to occasional float to the same-campus outpatient procedure area and call responsibilities.
Job Details
- Certifications: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider; Surgical Technician Certification (TS-C, CST, or NRST) required to be eligible for incentive.
- Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED; graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or military training as a scrub tech.
- Years of Experience: At least 1 year of recent relevant experience.
- Location Requirements: Not specified.
- Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per shift, minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Responsibilities include assisting in a variety of surgical procedures, establishing and maintaining sterile fields, preparing supplies and equipment, ensuring timely completion of tasks, and performing routine clerical tasks related to patient records and inventory.
- Maintains a clean, safe, and compliant environment, adhering to all safety, quality, and regulatory standards, including confidentiality of protected health information.
- Works independently and with team members to prioritize and complete assignments efficiently.
- May occasionally float to the same-campus outpatient surgical center (HOPD/ASC).
- Must be able to perform tasks in a fast-paced environment involving Neonates, Adolescents, Infants, Adults, Pediatrics, and Geriatrics, with approximately 50-60 procedures daily.
- Submissions require current licensure, certifications, and references within the last year.
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 Sacramento, CA
As a Travel Surgical Technologist in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:- Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
- Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
- Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
- Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
- Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
- Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
- Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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