
OR | OR Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Olympia, WA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $53.75
- Weekly
- $1,935
- Yearly (full-time)
- $100,620
- Start date
- October 26, 2026
This job pays about $53.75/hour — 10% below the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington ($59.71/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington right now
- 1,042 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Washington from 7 agencies, 27 of them in Olympia.
- Pay in these listings: $27.44 – $103/hour, median $63.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Washington: $59.71/hour ($124,197/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($73.00/hour across 161 jobs).
Job description
Travel Surgical Technologist / Operating Room Technician (CST) – Olympia, WA Contract
Join a collaborative perioperative team as a Travel Surgical Technologist and Operating Room Technician in Olympia, Washington. This 13-week travel contract offers experienced surgical technologists the opportunity to support adult and geriatric procedures across a broad range of specialties in a fast-paced operating room environment.
Located in Washington’s state capital, Olympia offers a welcoming community, scenic outdoor spaces, and convenient access to the Puget Sound region. This travel healthcare assignment is an appealing opportunity for professionals seeking career growth and a Pacific Northwest adventure.
Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
- Start Date: October 26, 2026
- End Date: January 25, 2027
- Location: Olympia, Washington
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,870–$2,000
- Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 10 hours
- Shift Time: Approximately 6:45 a.m.–5:15 p.m.
- Call: Up to five call shifts per month; weekend call may be required
- Weekend Coverage: Weekend shifts are required
- Holiday Coverage: Commitment to working three of five designated holidays may be required
- Charting System: Epic experience preferred
- Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
- Typical Daily Census: Approximately 13–18 cases
Surgical Technologist Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of operating room or surgical technologist experience required
- Operating room, surgical services, or Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) experience
- Current BLS certification
- Valid Washington license or credential as applicable to the role; compact license must be active and in hand when applicable
- Experience with aseptic technique, sterile processing, surgical instrumentation, care of scopes and fiber-optic equipment, and instrument processing
- Experience supporting general, orthopedic, neurologic, thoracic, vascular, gynecologic, urologic, ENT, and robotic procedures preferred
- Epic charting experience preferred
- First-time travel surgical technologists are welcome to apply
- Ability to participate in call coverage, weekend scheduling, and assigned floating to nearby affiliated locations when needed
Operating Room Technician Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for scheduled procedures
- Maintain sterile technique and support safe, efficient perioperative workflows
- Pass instruments and supplies to the surgical team while anticipating procedural needs
- Assist with room turnover, surgical counts, specimen handling, and documentation in accordance with established protocols
- Support a diverse case mix including orthopedic procedures, total joint replacements, spinal and neurologic surgery, vascular procedures, thoracic cases, general surgery, gynecology, urology, ENT, and robotic surgery
- Demonstrate competency with laparoscopic, endoscopic, open, and minimally invasive procedures
- Care for and assist with the proper handling of scopes, fiber-optic equipment, and other specialized surgical instruments
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, nurses, and other members of the perioperative team
- Participate in assigned call, weekend, holiday, and floating coverage
Apply now for this Travel Surgical Technologist opportunity in Olympia, Washington, and join a dedicated operating room team in the Pacific Northwest.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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