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Travel OR Technician / Surgical Technologist (CST) – Operating Room in Laurium, MI

Travel Surgical Technologist opportunity in Laurium, Michigan: a 13-week operating room contract with daytime shifts, 40 guaranteed hours, and an estimated weekly pay of $1,760–$1,890.

Join an experienced perioperative team as an OR Technician in Laurium, Michigan, a scenic Upper Peninsula community known for outdoor recreation, a welcoming small-town atmosphere, and easy access to the Keweenaw Peninsula. This travel assignment offers consistent daytime scheduling, the opportunity to support a variety of surgical cases, and a collaborative environment where resilience, adaptability, and strong sterile technique are valued.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Location: On-site in Laurium, Michigan
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: January 30, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,760–$1,890
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Four 10-hour daytime shifts per week
• Typical Shift: Approximately 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; start times may vary based on scheduled cases, with possible starts at 6:30, 8:00, or 9:00 a.m.
• Call Requirement: Approximately 1–2 call shifts per week from the end of the scheduled shift through 7:00 a.m. the following day, plus every fourth weekend
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Weekend and holiday call coverage may be required; no regularly scheduled holiday shifts
• Work Setting: Operating room and surgical services

OR Technician and Surgical Technologist Requirements

• At least 2 years of operating room experience preferred; 1 year of relevant operating room experience required at minimum
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program; an associate degree or certificate in surgical technology or a related field is preferred
• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential or applicable surgical technologist license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong experience with orthopedic procedures and C-section cases
• Demonstrated expertise in sterile processing and maintaining sterile technique
• Working knowledge of surgical standards, practices, instruments, and supplies
• Ability to adapt to variable case start times, call coverage, and changing surgical priorities
• Dependable, resilient, hardworking, and effective in a team-based perioperative environment

Operating Room Technician Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for scheduled procedures
• Serve as a surgical scrub technician while maintaining a sterile field throughout procedures
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons and the perioperative team during a variety of operating room cases
• Support orthopedic and C-section procedures, along with other surgical services
• Perform sterile processing activities and ensure instruments are properly handled and available for use
• Complete surgical counts and follow established patient safety, infection prevention, and operating room protocols
• Assist with operating room turnover, supply management, and readiness for subsequent cases
• Participate in assigned call coverage, including overnight and rotating weekend call
• Communicate effectively with nurses, surgeons, anesthesia professionals, and other members of the surgical team
• Remain flexible and professional when case volume, start times, or daily priorities change

Apply now for this travel OR Technician and Surgical Technologist opportunity in Laurium, Michigan, and join a collaborative perioperative healthcare 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.