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Surgical Technologist (Operating Room Technician) – Travel Contract in Springfield, Illinois

Join a high-volume surgical services team as an experienced Surgical Technologist, Operating Room Technician, or OR Tech in Springfield, Illinois. This on-site travel healthcare assignment offers the opportunity to support diverse surgical cases in a Level I trauma and teaching hospital, with approximately 50–60 cases per day. The role is ideal for a skilled Surgical Tech who thrives in a fast-paced perioperative environment and is confident working across multiple specialties.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,670–$1,800
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Assignment Dates: November 23, 2026–February 22, 2027
• Location: On-site in Springfield, Illinois
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week; 10-hour evening shifts, approximately 1:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m.
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Approximately one weekend per month, totaling 16 hours during the assignment
• Call Requirement: Available for call as needed by the department
• Daily Surgical Volume: Approximately 50–60 cases per day across 23 operating rooms
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
• Charting System: Cerner
• Orientation: Approximately 40 hours, including required pre-start activities
• Float: Within the scope of practice to support department and organizational needs
• Local Eligibility: Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the assignment location

Springfield, Illinois Travel Assignment Highlights

Springfield, Illinois combines the appeal of a historic state capital with a welcoming community, attractive parks, museums, local dining, and easy access to Route 66. This central Illinois location offers a convenient, affordable setting for professionals seeking a rewarding travel Surgical Tech or travel healthcare experience.

Surgical Technologist Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of recent Operating Room, Surgical Technologist, or Operating Room Technician experience
• Previous travel assignment experience required
• Experience in a general OR, teaching hospital, and Level I trauma environment required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification preferred
• Strong experience with a broad range of surgical specialties, including ENT, endoscopy, general surgery, gynecology, neurosurgery, oral surgery, orthopedics, plastics, trauma, and urology
• Demonstrated competency with aseptic technique, isolation precautions, radiation safety, sharps safety, specimen handling and labeling, and universal time-out procedures
• Experience with surgical drills, electrosurgical units, and fiber-optic light sources and cords
• Ability to work effectively with robotic and specialty surgical equipment, including Xi, Mazor, and Rosa robotic systems
• Ability to complete required compliance, fingerprinting, orientation, and pre-start learning activities within established timelines

Operating Room Technician Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, equipment, instruments, and supplies for scheduled and emergent procedures
• Assist the surgical team throughout procedures while maintaining a sterile field and following established perioperative protocols
• Support cases such as direct laryngoscopy, radical neck dissection, tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, tracheostomy, colonoscopy, EGD, and PEG tube placement or exchange
• Support general surgery procedures, including appendectomy, cholecystectomy, open and laparoscopic colon resection, hernia repair, mastectomy, and partial or total thyroidectomy
• Support gynecologic procedures, including hysterectomy, anterior and posterior repair, bilateral tubal ligation, dilation and curettage, laparoscopic gynecologic procedures, and vaginal hysterectomy
• Support neurosurgical, orthopedic, oral, plastic, trauma, and urologic procedures, including craniotomy, laminectomy or discectomy, lumbar fusion, fracture repair, arthroscopy, microvascular free flap procedures, amputations, cystoscopy, nephrectomy, and ureteroscopy
• Safely handle instruments, implants, specimens, surgical equipment, and supplies according to policy and procedure
• Participate in surgical counts, specimen verification, room turnover, infection prevention, and fire and emergency safety procedures
• Collaborate with nurses, surgeons, anesthesia professionals, and multidisciplinary support teams to promote efficient, safe patient care
• Float within the technician’s scope of practice and provide call coverage or weekend support as scheduled

Apply now for this Surgical Technologist travel contract and join a leading perioperative team in Springfield, Illinois.

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.