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Operating Room Surgical Technologist (Surgical Tech) – Travel Contract in Madison, WI

Join a high-acuity operating room team as a Surgical Technologist on a 17-week travel contract in Madison, Wisconsin. This perioperative healthcare opportunity offers experienced surgical techs the chance to support complex procedures in a collaborative inpatient operating room while expanding expertise across general, gynecologic, urologic, transplant, orthopedic trauma, and robotic surgery. Madison is a vibrant, bike-friendly city known for its lakes, outdoor recreation, welcoming neighborhoods, and thriving arts and dining scene.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,630–$1,750
• Assignment Type: Travel contract
• Location: Madison, Wisconsin
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Duration: 17 weeks, through March 29, 2027
• Healthcare Setting: Inpatient operating room
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, primarily Friday through Sunday, approximately 6:40 a.m. to 7:10 p.m.
• Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts
• Alternative Schedule: Four 12-hour shifts may be considered based on operational needs
• Orientation: The first two weeks are scheduled Monday through Friday, approximately 6:40 a.m. to 3:10 p.m.
• Call: Periodic call coverage may be required based on unit needs; the exact rotation will be reviewed during screening
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Additional Expectations: Travel surgical technologists may float to other operating room areas as needed

Surgical Technologist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent surgical technologist experience with strong operating room scrub experience
• Successful completion of a surgical technologist program, or equivalent consideration with 2 years of surgical technologist experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred
• Trauma Level II operating room experience required; Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Experience with GYN/GU, transplant, general, orthopedic trauma, laparoscopic, and robotic procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, specimen handling, universal protocol, sharps safety, and operating room equipment
• Ability to support procedures such as hysterectomy, nephrectomy, cystectomy, ureteroscopy, organ procurement, liver or kidney transplant procedures, spinal fusion, fracture repair, total joint replacement, and other complex surgical cases
• Must be willing to accept a travel assignment and meet applicable distance requirements; local candidates within 50 miles are not eligible
• Successful completion of required facility screening and competency assessments

Operating Room Surgical Technologist Responsibilities

• Prepare the operating room, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies before each procedure
• Perform surgical scrub duties and anticipate the needs of the surgeon and perioperative team
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and promote patient safety throughout the perioperative process
• Assist with general, GYN/GU, transplant, orthopedic trauma, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical procedures
• Support the use and care of surgical scopes, fiber-optic equipment, electrosurgical units, drills, robotic systems, and other specialized operating room equipment
• Handle, identify, label, and transport specimens according to established standards
• Participate in surgical counts, time-outs, universal protocol, fire safety, isolation precautions, and sharps safety procedures
• Help maintain a safe, organized, and fully stocked operating room before, during, and after surgery
• Provide perioperative support for patients ranging from adolescent through geriatric age groups
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia professionals, and other members of the interdisciplinary surgical team

Apply now for this Surgical Technologist travel contract in Madison, Wisconsin, and bring your operating room expertise to a high-acuity surgical team.

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.