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Travel Surg Tech - OR Tech Surg Tech - OR Tech — Portland, ME — $1875 Est. Wkly - Portland, ME

ARMStaffing logoARMStaffing$1,876/wkPortland, MEContractPosted 2d ago
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How this pay compares

This assignment posts $1,876 a week, the agency's gross: a taxable hourly rate plus housing and meal stipends. Open travel surgical technologist assignments post a median of $1,883 a week, the middle half $1,656 to $2,123, across 446 assignments, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Staff pay is hourly and carries no stipends, so it is not set beside it.

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About the job

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Certified Surgical Technologist, Operating Room (Evening Shift) in Portland, Maine.

Location

Portland, ME

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

The schedule consists of 12-hour evening shifts from 11:00 AM to 11:30 PM, with a guarantee of 36 hours per week. Weekend coverage is required at a ratio of 1:4 weekends.

Job Description

This role is within the Operating Room department, which handles a varied surgical patient population. As a Certified Surgical Technologist, you will support surgical teams during procedures by preparing operating rooms, maintaining equipment, and ensuring a sterile environment. The unit is equipped with Storz, Stryker, Olympus, and Intuitive Robot systems and utilizes Epic as its EMR system. Experience in a Level 1 trauma center is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures, ensuring all necessary instruments and supplies are available.
  • Assist in maintaining a sterile environment and adhere to safety protocols.
  • Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and other surgical team members.
  • Handle instruments and equipment proficiently during surgeries to support the surgical team.
  • Participate in one overnight on-call shift for Trauma cases when assigned to a specialty team.

Required Experience

At least 2 years of experience in a surgical technologist role, preferably in an operating room setting with trauma exposure.

Certifications/Licensure

Certification as a Surgical Technologist (CST) is required for this position.

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 Oct 28, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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