Travel Certified Surgical Technologist
Atlanta, GA
MedCadre
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) – Operating Room
Location: Atlanta, GA 30309
Contract Length: 16 Weeks
Start Date: 05/18/2026
Schedule: Day Shift | 3x12s (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
Position Type: Travel Contract

 

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for a 16-week Operating Room travel assignment in Atlanta, GA. This is a high-acuity surgical services role supporting multiple specialty lines in a fast-paced OR environment. The ideal candidate will have strong multi-specialty scrub experience and be confident working across complex surgical procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures
• Set up sterile fields, instruments, and surgical supplies
• Scrub and assist during surgical procedures across multiple specialties
• Anticipate surgeon needs and maintain efficient workflow during cases
• Ensure adherence to aseptic technique and sterile processing standards
• Handle instrumentation, specimen labeling, and equipment documentation
• Support patient safety through universal protocol and time-out procedures
• Assist with instrument processing, sterilization, and turnover between cases
• Float within facility and to outpatient areas as needed within scope

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
• BLS Certification
• Minimum 4 years of Operating Room experience prior to travel (Hard Stop)
• Epic charting experience required
• First-time travelers accepted with required experience

Required Experience

Candidates must have strong recent Operating Room experience in the following specialties (Hard Stop):

• General Surgery
• Neurology / Neuro Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Transplant
• Gynecology

Required Surgical Experience

• General Surgery
• GYN
• Neuro Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Transplant
• Bariatrics
• Urology
• ENT
• Plastics
• Ophthalmology

Assignment Details

• 16-week travel assignment
• Day shift | 3x12s
• Every other weekend required
• Call required (details discussed during interview)
• Patient ratio: 1:1
• First-time travelers accepted
• Locals accepted

Important Notes

• Hard Stop: Must have 4 years of Operating Room experience prior to travel
• Hard Stop: Must have strong recent experience in General Surgery, Neuro, Ortho,
• GYN, and Transplant
• Full compliance required for on-time start

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a confident CST with strong multi-specialty Operating Room experience, excellent sterile technique, and the ability to work efficiently in a high-volume, high-acuity surgical environment. Candidates should be adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable supporting a wide range of surgical specialties.