Travel Certified Operating Room Tech - Hickory, NC

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 10hr days, 40 hours a week, starting November 16, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $1,432 a week in all, a taxable rate of $15 an hour plus $832.40 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Certified Operating Room Technician (ORT CERT) - Frye Regional Medical Center, located in North Carolina, is seeking a dedicated Surgical Tech to join the operating room team. The position involves supporting various surgical procedures within a busy facility, ensuring adherence to safety standards, and providing high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Shift: Days, 10-hour shifts, minimum 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Certified Operating Room Technician (ORT CERT) certification, high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of surgical tech experience, and valid certifications as applicable.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with orthopedics or neuro surgeries is preferred.
• Responsibilities: Assisting in surgical procedures, maintaining sterile environment, handling surgical instruments and equipment, and supporting clinical staff.
• Schedule: 10-hour shifts, working a minimum of 40 hours per week, starting on 11/16/2026, with a projected end date of 02/15/2027.
• Additional Information: The unit comprises 13 beds, with a patient-to-tech ratio of 1:1. The role involves working with advanced surgical equipment such as robotics (Davinci), Mako, Holmium Laser, and Hana table. Relevant experience with multiple specialties, including orthopedics or neurosurgery, is preferred.

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