Operating Room Technologist
Apple Valley, CA
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Surgical Technician, Operating Room Technician. This position supports a broad range of surgical procedures in inpatient and outpatient settings, including orthopedic, spine, total joint, general, urologic, gynecologic, vascular, and trauma cases. The role requires strong scrubbing skills, operating room experience, on-call availability, and the ability to respond within 30 minutes when called.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, scheduled for 36 hours per week. Available schedules include 6:30 a.m.7:00 p.m., 9:30 a.m.10:00 p.m., and 10:30 a.m.11:00 p.m., with weekday and weekend on-call coverage from 11:00 p.m.7:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m.7:00 a.m. Weekend and holiday coverage is required, and block scheduling cannot be accommodated.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Surgical Technician or Operating Room Technician
  • Required spine and total joint experience
  • Inpatient operating room experience
  • Scrubbing experience
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification
  • National certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • Compact license in hand at submission
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with ophthalmology, plastics, podiatry, Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), robotic-assisted gynecologic procedures, and sterile processing
  • Outpatient operating room experience
  • Experience with the da Vinci Xi Surgical System
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • On-call participation is required, with a 30-minute response time.
  • On-call coverage generally includes approximately three weekdays and two to three weekend days during a six-week scheduling period.
  • Candidates must be available to float between the main operating room and the outpatient surgery center as needed.
  • Common cases include general, orthopedic, spine, total joint, urology, gynecologic, vascular, abdominal, cesarean, dilation and curettage, laparoscopic, and trauma procedures.
  • The position supports patients across adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric age groups.
  • Requested time off must be submitted with the application.
  • Two professional references covering one year within the past three years are required during the compliance process.
  • The assignment is scheduled to begin 12/15/2026 and end 03/16/2027.

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