Operating Room Technologist
Plano, TX
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,995/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary
Surgical Technician/Operating Room Tech Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR), Plano, TX. The Surgical Technician supports surgical procedures by preparing instruments and supplies, maintaining sterile technique, assisting the surgical team, and promoting a safe operating room environment. This travel assignment is scheduled for 13 weeks and requires day-shift availability, including periodic call coverage.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification; successful completion of a nationally accredited surgical technology program or formal military surgical technology training; minimum of 2 years of CVOR experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Completion of a one-year operating room technician program; knowledge of infection prevention, sterilization standards, human anatomy, surgical procedures, sterile technique, and aseptic technique.
- Schedule: Day shifts consisting of two 12-hour shifts from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and two 8-hour shifts from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; minimum of 40 hours per week; 56 call shifts per month.
- Assignment: 13-week travel assignment from 11/16/2026 through 02/14/2027.
- Additional Information: Responsibilities include preparing operating rooms and instrument tables, verifying equipment and supplies, performing surgical counts, passing sterile instruments, assisting with patient positioning and draping, handling specimens according to protocol, applying surgical dressings, processing surgical instrumentation, maintaining infection prevention practices, and cleaning and restocking the operating room after procedures. The role requires effective communication, teamwork, attention to detail, and occasional exposure to chemical or radiation hazards.
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
12 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
Pros
The Best most responsive recruiter at cross country. Could give 6. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars
Cons
None
Recommends 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 Technician 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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