Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Portland, Oregon.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Surgical Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 07/13/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Sterile Processing Tech (SPT) Nights (Portland, OR)
The Sterile Processing Tech supports sterile processing activities within a short term acute care setting, assisting with the preparation, cleaning, sterilization, and organization of surgical sets and related instruments. This role operates on block scheduling that includes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of employment.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Nights block schedule includes Friday, Saturday, and Sunday; 8 shift hours; minimum 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications:
- Certifications: Certification Requirements (CBSPD); Certification Requirements (IAHCSMM/HSPA)
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous Charge experience (preferred)
- Charting system experience (preferred), with Epic (preferred)
- Trauma level I experience (preferred)
- Robotics experience (knowledge of SPM and robotics preferred)
- Responsibilities:
- Assemble sets and trays, including organizing trays and placing instruments on trays
- Perform manual cleaning and use cleaning equipment (including crash carts, IV pumps, and PCA pumps)
- Prepare instruments for sterilization using proper labeling and wrapping materials
- Execute sterilization wrapping procedures and sterilization processes, including steam sterilization testing/monitoring and immediate-use steam sterilization (IUSS)
- Perform and document testing/monitoring activities using biological indicators and chemical indicators
- Support high-level disinfection (HLD) and sterilizer/washer processes
- Utilize ultrasonic cleaner and support equipment documentation tasks
- Handle loaner consignment trays, implants, preference cards, and specialty instruments (including endoscopy, laparoscopic items, and fiber optics)
- Support specialty workflows as applicable, including surgical specialties such as Ear/Nose/Throat, OB/GYN, orthopedics, plastics, urology, ophthalmology, podiatry, transplant, vascular, dental, and trauma-related processing
- Support robotics-related processing for surgical systems including Da Vinci Si, Da Vinci SP, and Da Vinci Xi
- Participate in sterile processing using Sterile Processing Microsystem (SPM) as required
- Additional Information:
- Interdisciplinary support is available
- Willingness to work required weekend coverage as scheduled
- Must commit to working 3 of the 5 holidays: Thanksgiving, Xmas Eve, Xmas Day, NYE, NYD
- Requests for time off and specific scheduling must be submitted up-front during the submission process; post-submittal/offer requests may not be considered
- Candidate is expected to be able to float within the hospital or to an affiliate hospital nearby, as needed
- Facility requires submission responses confirming prior experience at a Providence facility (permanent, travel, or registry/per-diem) if applicable
- Vehicle required for the assignment
- No call-in; facility contacts should not be reached out to directly unless an interview has been communicated as agreed upon by the appropriate party
- Modules are non-billable; average 16 hours spent (over 20 hours requires PM approval); completed pre-start and annually; time spent is self-reported and completion is recorded in Workramp transcripts
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
Cross Country Job ID #1274967. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room Tech / Sterile Processing Tech
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
