Travel Contract

Neurology Surgery Tech
Peoria, IL
Care Career
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,147/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date11/01/2026
  • Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,147/week
  • Estimated taxable pay
    $880/week
  • Estimated non-taxable stipends
    $1,267/week

Benefits

  • Referral bonus
  • Weekly pay
  • Medical benefits
  • Continuing Education
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

Description

 

JD:

Position: Surgical Technologist – OR Peds
Shift: 4×10 Days, 07:00–17:30 + Call
Contract: 13 weeks
Guaranteed: 40 hrs/week
Charting: Epic
License: IL license required or application initiated

Must-Haves

  • Minimum 2 years surgical tech/scrubbing experience
  • 2 years pediatric experience preferred
  • Surgical technologist program completion
  • BLS required
  • Scrubbing experience required
  • Must be able to take call
  • 30-minute call response time
  • Active IL license or proof application has been initiated
  • Negative drug screen required

Department

  • OR – Pediatrics
  • 30 total OR suites; approximately 3–4 pediatric surgery rooms/day
  • 1 RN + 1 Surgical Tech per OR
  • Common cases:
    • Pediatric general
    • Pediatric/adult ENT
    • Pediatric/adult dental
    • Pediatric urology
    • Pediatric/adult ophthalmology
    • Simple pediatric ortho

Schedule & Call

  • 4×10s, Monday–Friday
  • 07:00–17:30
  • No fixed day off
  • Weekend call: 1 weekend every 4 weeks
  • Weekend call runs Saturday 07:00 → Monday 07:00
  • Holiday call: 24 hours when applicable
  • 30-minute response time
  • Self-scheduling available, subject to balancing

Floating

Float within the OR department as needed:

  • Ortho
  • Neuro
  • General
  • Cardiac
  • SPD

Usually the float is for helping between rooms, lunch breaks, or second-scrub coverage. Experienced techs may primary scrub general cases.

Facility / Assignment Details

  • Care Setting: Acute Care
  • Department: OR – Peds
  • Facility: OSF
  • EMR: Epic
  • Certification: BLS
  • Certification as Surgical Technologist: Not required, but surgical tech program completion is required
  • Local rule: Candidates living within 50 miles receive a $25 lower local rate
  • Cancellation: 12 hours per 13 weeks
  • Orientation: 1–2 days with surgery educator + 2–3 days OR orientation

Employer

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The largest city on the Illinois River, Peoria's downtown offers scenic views of the water, with the Peoria RiverFront district one of the oldest urban areas in the state. It attracts visitors and locals of all ages as a prime spot for outdoor festivals, concerts and gatherings and offers outstanding restaurants, cultural centers and a river trail. The Riverfront Museum focuses on history, art and science and features five major permanent galleries and rotating exhibits. Over 9,000 acres of parkland, including the Luthy Botanical Garden and Peoria Zoo, attract nature lovers near and far. And everyone enjoys the seasonal Peoria RiverFront Market and Peoria Farmers Market at Metro Centre and their vast array of fresh, local fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, baked goods, honey and more.

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