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Travel Surgical Technologist / OR Tech – Operating Room Contract in Santa Rosa, CA

Join a high-performing operating room team as a Travel Surgical Technologist in Santa Rosa, California. Located in Northern California, Santa Rosa (ZIP 95405) offers an appealing setting for travel clinicians seeking a change of scenery while working in a skilled healthcare environment. This 13-week Northern California travel contract is ideal for an experienced OR Tech who can support complex trauma, orthopedic, neurosurgery, vascular, robotic, general surgery, GU, and GYN procedures.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Location: Santa Rosa, California
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,430–$1,540
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Schedule: 5 shifts per week; 8-hour day shifts
• Shift Times: Start times may vary, including approximately 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., or 3:00 p.m.
• Call: Required based on operating room unit needs
• Weekend Coverage: Variable and based on unit needs
• Float: May be required to support nearby affiliated facilities
• Orientation: 40 hours
• Additional Scheduling: The assignment may require one night shift during the contract

OR Tech and Surgical Technologist Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent operating room or Surgical Technologist experience; 5 years preferred
• Previous travel assignment experience required
• Level I trauma experience required
• Demonstrated experience with orthopedic, neurosurgical, vascular, robotic, and trauma procedures
• Current BLS certification
• CST and/or NBSTSA certification preferred; certified CST strongly preferred
• Current California license or applicable compact credential, when required for the discipline; pending licensure may be considered
• Ability to work variable shifts, weekends, call, and occasional night coverage

Operating Room Surgical Technologist Responsibilities

• Serve as the surgical scrub technologist for a broad range of acute care operating room procedures
• Prepare operating rooms, case carts, instruments, equipment, and supplies for scheduled and emergent procedures
• Support orthopedic and total joint procedures, neurosurgery, vascular surgery, robotics, general surgery, GU, GYN, and trauma cases
• Demonstrate proficiency with sterile technique, surgical counts, universal protocol, time-outs, infection prevention, and sharps safety
• Operate and assist with laparoscopic camera and tower equipment, arthroscopic equipment, microscopes, and other specialty OR equipment
• Provide support for complex procedures such as craniotomy, spinal fusion, vascular repair, trauma surgery, airway management, and robotic cases
• Maintain readiness of the crash cart and other emergency equipment
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia professionals, and the broader perioperative team
• Float to nearby facilities when needed while maintaining safe, efficient, and patient-centered care

Apply now for this Travel Surgical Technologist opportunity in Santa Rosa, California, and join a skilled Northern California operating room 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.