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Surgical Technologist II - Sign-on Bonus Up To 2K

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Cooper University Health Care posts this job separately for each location. Apply to the one where you can work: the unit, shifts, schedule and pay can differ between locations.

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open surgical technologist jobs in New Jersey post a median of $36 an hour, the middle half $35–$42, across 55 jobs that state their pay. Surgical technologists employed in New Jersey earn a median of $37.12 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).

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About the job

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children’s Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

The trained Surgical technologist, under the direct supervision of the Registered Professional Nurse and/or physician, is assigned as an assistant to specific service areas in the Surgical Suite.

Overview

At Cooper University Health Care, you’ll find one of the most dynamic surgical environments in the region. Cooper’s Camden Campus is South Jersey’s only Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, our OR team cares for some of the most complex and meaningful cases you’ll encounter.

With 30 operating rooms and over 70 surgeries each day, you’ll be part of a team that thrives in a fast-paced, high-tech setting while delivering world-class care. Cooper’s surgical services is growing fast, creating new opportunities for learning, growth, and career advancement.

Education Requirements

  • Graduate of a nationally or regionally accredited educational program for Surgical Technologists

License/Certification Requirements

  • Certified Surgical Technologist Credential administered by the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or its successor, or other nationally recognized credentialing organization (e.g. NCCT – National Center for Competency Testing, etc.)

Special Requirements

  • 6:30A-7P
  • Weekend, holiday, and call rotation required
  • Must annually complete 15 hours of continuing education to remain qualified to practice as a Surgical Technologist in NJ.

SIGN-ON BONUS DETAILS

  • MUST BE CERTIFIED
  • Offer valid through December 31, 2026

Two Year Commitment

  • $4,000 for Full Time
  • $2,000 for Part Time

One Year Commitment

  • $2,000 for Full Time
  • $1,000 for Part Time

Salary Min ($)

USD $25.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $42.50

From Cooper University Health Care's job posting for Camden, NJ, checked Oct 27, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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