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Travel OR Tech, Surg Tech - Saginaw, MI

ARMStaffing logoARMStaffing$1,428/wkSaginaw, MIContractPosted 3w agoStill open, checked every night
  • Travel
  • BLS

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How this pay compares

This assignment posts $1,428 a week, the agency's gross: a taxable hourly rate plus housing and meal stipends. Open travel surgical technologist assignments post a median of $1,898 a week, the middle half $1,602 to $2,140, across 385 assignments, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Staff pay is hourly and carries no stipends, so it is not set beside it.

Travel nurse pay by specialty and state

Tax-free stipend limit here

GSA's per diem rate for Saginaw, MI (the standard rate) is $113 a night for lodging in November 2026 and $68 a day for meals and incidentals: $1,267 a week. Agencies set tax-free housing and meal stipends against it, for a traveler who keeps a tax home elsewhere; the posting's own figure says what this assignment pays. Stipend limits in Michigan.

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About the job

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Surgical Technologist, Operating Room (Night Shift) in Saginaw, Michigan.

Location

Saginaw, MI

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

This position operates on a Night Shift schedule, from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM, with 36 hours guaranteed each week and no call required. The schedule includes working every third weekend.

Job Description

The Surgical Technologist plays a vital role in assisting surgeons during operations by preparing operating rooms, assisting with equipment and instrument checks, and ensuring all sterile techniques are maintained. The technologist will work closely with surgical teams to anticipate procedural needs, ensure the availability of necessary supplies, and maintain an organized sterile environment throughout surgical procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures and problem-solving skills relevant to surgeries.
  • Verify and assemble necessary equipment and supplies in accordance with the physician's preference card.
  • Maintain accurate counts of medications, instruments, sponges, and sharps throughout operations.
  • Monitor the sterile field and recognize any breaks in sterile technique.
  • Set up the sterile field with instruments, ensuring timely preparation for surgical procedures.

Required Experience

  • 2+ years of Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) experience.
  • Level 2 Trauma experience.
  • Proficiency in Orthopedic, Vascular, Neurological, General/Gynecological, and Urology procedures.
  • Recent travel work experience is highly preferred.

Certifications/Licensure

  • Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
  • Active National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) certification or National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) certification.

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements - we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.

From ARMStaffing's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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