Travel Surgical Technologist
Santa Cruz, CA
Genie Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
$2,128/weekOverview
- Start Date08/24/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$1,012/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,116/week
Description
Join a top healthcare facility for an exciting Operating Room travel assignment! We're seeking an experienced Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with strong multi-specialty OR experience and previous travel experience.
Schedule
- 13-week contract
- 4x10-hour Day Shifts
- 6:45 AM – 5:15 PM
- 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
- Variable schedule
- Call Required: 4:45 PM – 11:00 PM
Requirements
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
- BLS Certification (AHA or ARC)
- Minimum 2 years of recent OR experience
- Previous travel experience required
- Community hospital experience preferred
Surgical Specialties
Experience in multiple specialties including:
- General Surgery
- Orthopedics & Spine
- Urology
- Gynecology
- ENT
- Plastics
- Robotics (Da Vinci Xi & DV5)
- Ophthalmology (preferred)
Ideal Experience
Candidates should be comfortable scrubbing a wide variety of procedures, including:
- Robotic general, urology, and GYN cases
- Spine and orthopedic procedures
- Total joints
- Laparoscopic cases
- ENT procedures
- Plastic surgery
- Eye procedures (preferred)
Experience with sterilization, instrumentation, case carts, specimen handling, aseptic technique, and OR safety protocols is expected.
Facility Highlights
- Community hospital setting
- 5 Operating Rooms
- Average of 22 surgical cases daily
- State-of-the-art robotic technology including Da Vinci DV5 & Xi
Patient Population
- Infants
- Pediatrics
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Employer
Genie Healthcare
9 nurses recommend working with Genie Healthcare
Pros
Have been traveling with the company for 6 months and they’ve been top notch. Their hourly + stipend couldn’t be beat by any other agency AND their match on 401K is good.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Genie Healthcare
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Genie Healthcare is one of the fastest growing Nurse Travel Agencies in the USA. Genie serves hundreds of facilities and has over 4000 current travel RN contracts open at any given time.
Genie provides travel RN’s flexibility, support, top pay scale, housing and the #1 rated, multi-state health insurance coverage.
Genie Healthcare carries with it a commitment to providing a comprehensive level of service and quality care. Growing from a small team of eager recruiters to a company with satisfied clients in nearly every corner of the nation, delivering excellence in patient and customer care is the key to Genie’s success.
The management team has 20 years of experience in workforce solutions and staffing in medical and non-medical fields, roles ranging from Clerical job to Cardiologist to software developer to CEO.
About Santa Cruz, CA
As a Travel Surgical Technologist in Santa Cruz, CA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Santa Cruz is higher than the national average due to the desirable beach town location.
- Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 70-80°F, while winter lows can range from 40-50°F.
- Short term rentals can be found, but they may be more limited and slightly more expensive due to the popular tourist destination.
- Santa Cruz is car-friendly, but public transportation options are also available, including buses and shuttles.
- Santa Cruz has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the coastal environment.
- It is a popular location for travel nurses due to its healthcare facilities and proximity to natural beauty.
- Santa Cruz offers a variety of activities including a range of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and outdoor sports such as surfing, hiking, biking, kayaking, and paddleboarding.
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