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Travel Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) – Operating Room Contract in Laurium, Michigan

Explore a 13-week travel surgical technologist job in Laurium, Michigan, supporting orthopedic and general surgery cases on an experienced perioperative team. This operating room opportunity offers dependable hours, competitive weekly pay, and the chance to enjoy the natural beauty and outdoor recreation of Michigan’s scenic Keweenaw Peninsula. The ideal candidate is adaptable, confident with sterile technique and sterile processing, and committed to high-quality surgical support.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,760–$1,890
• Location: Laurium, Michigan
• Healthcare Setting: Operating Room / Surgery
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 10-hour days
• Typical Hours: Approximately 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with variable start times ranging from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. based on surgical cases
• Call Requirement: One to two call shifts per week from the end of the shift through 7:00 a.m. the following day; every fourth weekend call rotation is required
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every fourth weekend call rotation, including Friday through Sunday; holiday call may be required, though scheduled holiday shifts are not expected
• Orientation: Eight hours

Operating Room Surgical Technologist Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent operating room surgical technologist or surgical tech experience
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program or equivalent surgical technology education
• Valid Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential or required surgical technologist license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Strong orthopedic surgical experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in sterile processing and maintaining sterile technique
• Knowledge of surgical standards, procedures, instruments, and operating room practices
• Ability to work independently, manage changing priorities, and collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, and the perioperative team

Operating Room Surgical Technologist Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, instruments, supplies, and equipment for scheduled surgical procedures
• Scrub in and provide dependable intraoperative support to surgeons and the operating room team
• Anticipate procedural needs and ensure appropriate instruments and supplies are available throughout each case
• Maintain sterile technique and follow established infection-prevention and surgical safety practices
• Support orthopedic and other operating room procedures as assigned
• Perform sterile processing duties and properly handle, clean, and organize surgical instruments
• Assist with operating room turnover, inventory management, and preparation for subsequent cases
• Participate in assigned call, weekend, and holiday call coverage
• Respond professionally to changing case volumes, variable start times, and low-census adjustments

Apply now for this travel 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.