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Travel Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) – Operating Room Contract in Puyallup, WA

Join a high-volume operating room team as a Travel Surgical Technologist in Puyallup, Washington. This OR Tech contract is ideal for an experienced surgical technologist who is confident scrubbing complex adult surgical cases, works well in a fast-paced environment, and values teamwork, flexibility, and dependable patient care. Puyallup offers a welcoming Pacific Northwest community with convenient access to outdoor recreation, local amenities, and the greater Tacoma-Seattle area.

Travel OR Tech Job Details

• Location: Puyallup, WA
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,810–$1,940
• Assignment Length: Approximately 14 weeks
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Shift: 10-hour day shifts with variable start times, typically 6:30 a.m., 8:30 a.m., or 10:30 a.m.
• Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week guaranteed
• Schedule: Occasional weekends may be required based on department needs
• Call: Approximately 4–6 call shifts during each 6-week schedule period, including possible nights and weekends
• Call Response: 30-minute response time required; no sleep rooms available
• Department: High-volume operating room with approximately 40–50 cases per day
• Technology: Epic, Alaris, and Pyxis experience is helpful; Epic experience is required for select preceptor or backfill assignments

Travel Surgical Technologist Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent acute or inpatient operating room experience preferred; candidates with less experience may be considered based on the strength of their OR background
• Current BLS certification
• Current Washington State surgical technologist registration
• CST certification preferred
• Strong surgical scrubbing experience in orthopedic, sports medicine, spine, robotic, general, ENT, gynecology, vascular, urology, and podiatry procedures
• Total joint experience required for orthopedic cases
• Robotic surgery experience, including da Vinci systems, preferred
• Ability to work variable schedules, occasional weekends, and assigned call shifts
• Flexibility, reliability, effective communication, and a team-oriented approach
• Ability to work within the scope of practice and follow department safety and infection-control standards

Operating Room Surgical Technologist Responsibilities

• Scrub a broad range of surgical procedures in a busy operating room environment
• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for scheduled and emergent procedures
• Support orthopedic, sports medicine, spine, robotic, ENT, general, gynecologic, vascular, urologic, and podiatric cases
• Demonstrate proficiency with robotic procedures and other specialized surgical equipment when assigned
• Maintain sterile technique and anticipate the needs of surgeons and the perioperative team
• Assist with surgical counts, specimen handling, room turnover, and accurate documentation
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, anesthesia personnel, and other members of the surgical team
• Provide dependable support during assigned call shifts and respond within the required timeframe
• Float to appropriate inpatient or procedural areas for helping-hand, runner, stocking, vital-sign, or other tasks within scope when operating room volume is low

Apply now for this Travel Surgical Technologist opportunity in Puyallup, Washington, and join a collaborative operating room team in the Pacific Northwest.

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.