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Travel Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) – Eye, ENT, Plastics & Neuro | Madison, WI

Position Overview

Join a high-acuity operating room team as a Travel Surgical Technologist in Madison, Wisconsin. This 17-week travel contract offers OR Techs the opportunity to provide intraoperative scrub support for complex ophthalmology, ear, nose and throat (ENT), plastics, oral/maxillofacial, and neuro procedures. Work with advanced surgical technology, diverse specialty cases, and an experienced surgical team in a collaborative environment. Madison is a vibrant Midwestern city known for its scenic lakes, bike-friendly neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and welcoming community.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,630–$1,750
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Assignment Dates: November 30, 2026–March 29, 2027
• Duration: Approximately 17 weeks
• Assignment Type: Travel surgical technologist contract
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, approximately 36 hours weekly
• Shift Options: Day shifts, 6:40 a.m.–7:10 p.m.; possible evening shifts, 10:40 a.m.–11:10 p.m.
• Orientation: Approximately 40 hours; the first one to two weeks may follow a different schedule
• Call: Weekday and weekend call responsibilities, with possible holiday call
• Floating: Travelers may be asked to float as needed
• Travel Eligibility: Applicants must reside more than 50 miles from the assignment location

Surgical Technologist Job Requirements

• At least two years of operating room scrub experience or equivalent relevant experience
• Successful completion of an accredited surgical technologist program; two years of surgical technologist experience may be considered in lieu of program completion
• Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association
• CST certification or qualifying surgical technologist credentials as required for assignment compliance
• Recent experience with ENT, ophthalmology, plastics, oral/maxillofacial, and neuro procedures
• Experience in a Level II trauma environment required; Level I trauma experience preferred
• Community hospital or teaching hospital experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique, specimen handling, surgical instrumentation, and operating room safety
• Ability to support adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Ability to participate in scheduled call and adapt to changing surgical schedules
• Compliance with applicable assignment health and safety requirements, including influenza vaccination unless an approved medical or religious exemption applies

Operating Room Surgical Technologist Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical equipment, instruments, case carts, and supplies for scheduled procedures
• Maintain aseptic technique and promote patient safety throughout each procedure
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons and the surgical team while providing intraoperative scrub support
• Support ophthalmology procedures such as vitrectomy and open-globe repair
• Support plastics procedures including abdominoplasty, DIEP flap breast reconstruction, free flap and microvascular procedures, fat grafting, and laparoscopic cases
• Support ENT and otologic procedures including facial repairs, mandibular and zygomatic fracture repair, sinus surgery, radical neck dissection, tracheostomy, septoplasty, direct laryngoscopy, cochlear implants, mastoidectomy, tympanoplasty, and stapedectomy
• Assist with oral/maxillofacial and neuro-related cases, including arch bars, facial trauma, craniotomy-related procedures, and repair of fractured jaws
• Handle specimens accurately, maintain counts, and follow department procedures for surgical documentation and equipment safety
• Operate and care for specialized equipment, including Constellation, Straight Shot, liposuction systems, Neoprobe, NIM, Piezo, Klein Pump, and Stryker Navigation
• Work with Pentero, Mitaka, and Leica microscopes as appropriate to the procedure
• Participate in call coverage and float to support operating room needs as assigned

Apply now for this Travel Surgical Technologist opportunity in Madison, Wisconsin, and join a high-acuity operating room team supporting advanced surgical care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.