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Operating Room Technician (Surgical Technologist) – Night Shift Travel Assignment in Aurora, Colorado

Join a Level I trauma operating room in Aurora, CO, as an experienced Operating Room Technician or Surgical Technologist on a 13-week night shift travel assignment. This on-site healthcare opportunity is ideal for a first-rate OR professional with recent trauma center experience and expertise supporting complex adult surgical procedures across multiple specialties. Aurora offers convenient access to the greater Denver metro area, outstanding outdoor recreation, and the scenic Rocky Mountain region.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,420–$1,530
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel assignment
• Location: Aurora, Colorado, near the greater Denver metro area
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• End Date: February 1, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week
• Shift Hours: 6:45 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Scheduling: Weekdays may vary weekly based on staffing needs; weekend coverage may be required according to unit needs
• Call: Not required
• Healthcare Setting: On-site, 41-room operating room supporting adult patients in a Level I trauma environment
• Orientation: 20 hours
• Attire: Scrubs provided

Operating Room Technician Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent operating room or surgical technology experience
• Previous experience in a Level I or Level II trauma center required
• Travel assignment experience required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Current BLS certification required
• Current DORA certification or registration required
• Demonstrated experience with general, GU/GYN, neurological, ENT, plastic, and trauma procedures
• Comfort supporting a wide range of surgical cases, including open and laparoscopic procedures, orthopedic and spine cases, vascular procedures, breast reconstruction, craniotomy, tracheostomy, and complex trauma
• Ability to work variable weekday schedules and occasional weekends
• Completion of required assignment-specific education and modules during the first week

Surgical Technologist Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for scheduled procedures
• Maintain sterile technique and proactively anticipate the needs of the surgical team
• Pass instruments and supplies during procedures while supporting efficient surgical flow
• Assist with complex adult surgical cases across multiple specialties
• Support emergency and trauma procedures in a high-acuity Level I trauma environment
• Perform surgical counts and follow established safety, infection prevention, and documentation standards
• Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia professionals, and other members of the perioperative team
• Assist with room turnover, equipment readiness, and maintaining an organized operating room

Apply now for this Operating Room Technician travel assignment in Aurora, Colorado, and bring your surgical technology expertise to a high-acuity Level I trauma 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.