Travel Surgical Technologist
Milwaukee, WI
Talent4Health
5x8 hrs, Days

Surgical Technologist – Surgery Room

Location: 2900 W Oklahoma Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53215-4330
Department: Surgery Room
Cost Center: 100010037703 – Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center – Surgery Room
Position: 1
Job Type: Crisis Rate
Contract Type: Contract Only
Assignment Dates: October 12, 2026 – January 9, 2027
Hours: 40 hours/week
 

Schedule:

• 8-hour day shift
• Variable start times between 5:30 AM and 7:00 AM
• On-call requirements apply
• 30-minute response time for call
• Call schedule is subject to change based on department needs 

Facility Overview:
 

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a 636-bed Level III Trauma Center with a Level III NICU, Magnet designation, and Primary Stroke Center. The surgical department has 21 OR beds and provides a wide range of surgical services.
 

Position Summary:
 

The Surgical Technologist will provide surgical technologist support in the operating room and must have a strong Neurosurgery background. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience with Neuro cases and be comfortable with complex procedures including craniotomies, EVDs, and spine surgeries.

Candidates must be able to work independently in a fast-paced surgical environment and should have experience across Neuro, ENT, Orthopedic, and General OR specialties.

Required Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of Surgical Technologist experience
• Strong Neurosurgery background required
• Minimum 2 years of Neuro case experience
• Experience with:
  • Craniotomies  
  • EVD procedures
  • Spine surgeries
  • Laminectomies  
  • ALIFs  
  • Fusions  
  • Discectomies  
• First-time travelers are not recommended and require additional approval/evaluation from the hiring supervisor. 

Surgical Specialties:
 

Neuro / ENT

Spine:

• Laminectomies  
• ALIFs  
• Spinal fusions
• Discectomies  

Cranial:

• Tumor procedures
• AVMs/Aneurysms – not required
• VP shunts
• Subdural procedures
• EVDs
• Candidate does not need to know how to set up the EVD system 

ENT:

• Neck dissections with flaps
• Sinus surgery with Stealth Navigation
• Tonsil procedures
• Tympanoplasty  
• Cochlear procedures – not required 

Navigation Systems:

• Medtronic Cranial & Spine
• Medtronic Stealth ENT
• Stryker Navigation
• Synaptive Navigation 

Orthopedic:

• Fractures  
• Anterior hip procedures
• Total joints
• Ortho spine
• Hand procedures
• Podiatry  
• Hanna Table experience 

General Surgery:

• Breast and Plastic Surgery
• Vascular  
• Laparoscopic procedures
• General Oncology
• Genitourinary (GU)
• Gynecology (GYN)
• Robotic surgery – XI 

Robotics training is generally not provided to agency staff unless the candidate has a strong robotic background and is expected to remain for more than one contract.
 

Required Certification:

• BLS

Technology / Equipment:

• EPIC
• Alaris  
• Pyxis  
• Medtronic Navigation
• Medtronic Stealth
• Stryker Navigation
• Synaptive Navigation
• Hanna Table
• XI Robotic System 

Floating:

• Cross-training/floating to the General Main OR specialty and Urology Center may be required.
• No floating to other hospitals or sites. 

On-Call Requirements:

• 30-minute response time
• 8-week call schedule, subject to staffing needs
• General/Neuro/Ortho:  
  • End-of-shift (EOS): 8–10 call slots
  • 10:30 PM–7:00 AM: 1–2 call slots
  • Weekend: 1–2 weekends depending on specialty
• PM schedule:
  • 10:30 PM–7:00 AM: 5–10 call slots
  • Weekend: 1–2 weekends depending on specialty 

Orientation:

• Approximately 1–1.5 weeks
• Duration may vary based on team, shift, and unit needs 

Scrubs / Facility Information:

• Surgical scrubs are provided by the hospital.
• Scrub caps are allowed but must be covered by a surgical bouffant.
• Free parking available.
• Shuttle service available to and from the parking structure.
• Starbucks and cafeteria available on campus.
• No call rooms available. 

Recruiter Notes:

• Strong Neuro background is a must.
• Minimum 2 years Neuro case experience.
• Must be experienced with Crani, EVD, and Spine cases.
• BLS required.
• EPIC experience.
• First-time travelers require additional hiring-supervisor approval.
• No floating to other hospitals/sites.
• On-call availability required based on department scheduling.