Travel Operating Room Tech - Surgical Technician/Operating Rm Tech - Gardner, MA
- Get certified after hire
- 10-hour shifts
- Travel
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How this pay compares
This assignment posts $1,920 a week, the agency's gross: a taxable hourly rate plus housing and meal stipends. Open travel surgical technologist assignments post a median of $1,920 a week, the middle half $1,666 to $2,146, across 468 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
Travel assignment, 13 weeks, 10hr days, 40 hours a week, starting November 16, 2026.
Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $1,920 a week in all, a taxable rate of $15 an hour plus $1,320.01 a week in housing and meal stipends.
Job Summary
Surgical Technician/Operating Room Technician supports surgical procedures by preparing instruments, supplies, equipment, and the operative environment. The role assists the surgical team throughout procedures while maintaining aseptic technique, accurate counts, proper specimen handling, and a clean surgical suite.
Job Details
- Required Qualifications: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification, or graduation from an approved program within twelve months; American Heart Association (AHA) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification; mature professional conduct, including tact, empathy, diplomacy, and support of a positive working environment.
- Schedule: Day shift; 10-hour shifts; minimum 40 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Responsibilities include preparing surgical tables, instruments, supplies, and equipment; assisting with patient skin preparation and draping; applying aseptic practices; performing disinfection, sterilization, and environmental control procedures; maintaining accurate sponge, needle, and instrument counts; disposing of sharps appropriately; preparing specimens and cultures for laboratory analysis; and supporting surgical suite cleanliness and room turnover. The role requires frequent reaching, handling, and feeling; occasional stooping and kneeling; and the ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
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
From Cross Country Healthcare's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Cross Country Healthcare
National healthcare staffing company in Boca Raton, Florida, placing travel nurses, allied professionals and therapists, with local contract and per diem work too. Source: Cross Country, Travel FAQs
Based in Boca Raton, FLHires in 51 statesPay on its listings: 0.6% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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