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Travel Surgical Technologist (Surgical Tech), Operating Room – Madison, WI | Tier 5 GYN/GU/Transplant

Join a high-acuity operating room team as a Travel Surgical Technologist in Madison, Wisconsin. This on-site travel healthcare assignment supports complex GYN, GU, transplant, general, orthopedic trauma, and robotic procedures while serving adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. Work with advanced surgical technology, including Da Vinci robotic systems, in a collaborative perioperative environment. Madison is a vibrant state capital known for its lakes, outdoor recreation, dining, arts, and welcoming community.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel contract
• Healthcare Setting: High-acuity operating room; Tier 5 GYN, GU, and transplant services
• Location: Madison, WI 53792
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,630-$1,750
• Start Date: December 7, 2026
• End Date: April 5, 2027
• Contract Duration: Approximately 17 weeks
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week, approximately 6:40 a.m.-7:10 p.m., with a possible 10:40 a.m.-11:10 p.m. shift approximately once weekly; Monday-Friday variation
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Call Requirement: Weekday call approximately once weekly and weekend call approximately every 4-5 weekends
• Orientation: Two weeks of five 8-hour shifts, approximately 6:40 a.m.-3:10 p.m.
• Scheduling: Block scheduling; a four 12-hour shift schedule may be considered
• Travel Consideration: Applicants residing within 50 miles of the assignment location are not eligible

Surgical Technologist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent surgical technologist scrub experience in an operating room
• Successful completion of a surgical technology program; two years of surgical technologist experience may be considered in lieu of program completion
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential as required for applicable credentialing
• Trauma Level II operating room experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Strong experience with GYN, GU, abdominal transplant, general, orthopedic trauma, and robotic procedures
• Ability to support adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations
• Willingness to float to support operating room needs as assigned

Operating Room Surgical Tech Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, equipment, supplies, and sterile fields before procedures
• Scrub and provide intraoperative assistance for kidney transplant, procurement, Da Vinci Xi robotic, GYN, GU, urologic, general, orthopedic trauma, and related procedures
• Assist with hysterectomy, nephrectomy, cystectomy, ureteroscopy, laparoscopic gynecology, anterior and posterior repair, exploratory laparotomy, ORIF, intramedullary nailing, and other complex surgical cases
• Promote patient safety through aseptic technique, surgical counts, specimen handling and labeling, sharps safety, fire safety, laser safety, and universal protocol
• Operate and care for surgical equipment, scopes, fiber-optic systems, electrosurgical units, drills, cell-saver equipment, and robotic technology
• Provide timely instruments, supplies, and technical support to surgeons and the broader perioperative team
• Maintain accurate equipment documentation and help ensure instruments and supplies are processed and available for scheduled cases
• Participate in weekday and weekend call coverage while maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient operating room environment

Apply now for this Travel Surgical Technologist opportunity and join a leading operating room team in Madison, Wisconsin.

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.