Travel Operating Room Tech - Surgical Technician/Operating Rm Tech - Boston, MA

Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 12hr days, 36 hours a week, starting November 23, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $1,841 a week in all, a taxable rate of $15 an hour plus $1,300.67 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician, ORT. This position supports a high-volume perioperative environment with a broad range of surgical cases, including general, laparoscopic, robotic, orthopedic, and neurological procedures. The role includes day shifts, call coverage, and weekend rotation.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shifts consisting of three 12-hour shifts per week, totaling 36 hours, with call and weekend rotation.
• Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Certified Surgical Technologist certification through the National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), as applicable.
• Completion of a nationally accredited surgical technology program, completion of a military surgical technology program, or employment as a surgical technician on or before 07/01/2013.
• Level I trauma center experience.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous travel experience.
• Experience with eye and ear, nose, and throat procedures.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
• Broad surgical experience is required, including general, laparoscopic, robotic, orthopedic, and neurological cases.
• Responsibilities include supporting orthopedic, neurological, and general surgical procedures.
• Call coverage is assigned in rotation with permanent staff and may include weekday evenings or nights and weekend shifts.
• Weekend rotation may occur approximately once per month, with additional weekend coverage determined by the rotation schedule.
• Travelers may work 8-hour weekday shifts or 12-hour weekend shifts based on operational needs.
• The perioperative department includes approximately 23 operating rooms and manages a high daily surgical volume.
• Circulating responsibilities may include cardiac or eye cases based on call-center assignment.

Benefits

• 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