Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Glendale, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Surgical Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 07/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician (ORT) Glendale, Arizona
The healthcare provider is responsible for selecting and placing surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgery. This role scrubs and provides instruments, sutures, and other sterile supplies throughout surgical procedures, while maintaining aseptic technique and universal precautions. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.
Job Details
- Shift: Days
- Schedule: 12 shift hours; minimum 36 hours per week
- Responsibilities:
- Prepares for surgical procedures by pulling appropriate instruments and supplies, verifying instrument working order, reviewing case carts for correct items, and planning ahead for upcoming surgical needs
- Anticipates surgeon needs during procedures by passing instruments, retracting tissue, and operating equipment
- Demonstrates aseptic technique and universal precautions, including safe disposal of sharps and trash, placement of used supplies for case cart processing, and participation in counting of sharps, instruments, and sponges
- Prepares instruments for cleaning following each case
- Ensures surgeon preference cards and pick lists are accurate
- Assists with operating room turnover between cases, including stocking, replenishing supplies, and cleaning operating rooms
- May perform assigned administrative tasks to support the department
- Follows safety procedures related to medication labeling, specimen handling, sharps handling, time-out procedures, radiation and laser safety, and infection control
- Participates in emergency call rotation
- Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED (or equivalent working knowledge)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Where applicable, registration with the appropriate State Regulatory Agency
- Manual dexterity and ability to maintain professional decorum in highly stressful situations
- Ability to respond quickly to the needs of the surgeon and patient
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduation from a certified school of surgical technology
- Two years of operating room experience
- Additional related education and/or experience
**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 CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1273431. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room Tech / Surgical Technician/Operating Rm 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
