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GHR HealthcareCambridge, MATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Cambridge, MA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 16, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$52.75
Weekly
$2,110
Yearly (full-time)
$109,720
Start date
November 9, 2026

This job pays about $52.75/hour — 5% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Massachusetts ($50.27/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, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Operating Room Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) Travel Contract – Cambridge, MA

Seeking an Operating Room Surgical Technologist for a 13-week travel healthcare assignment in Cambridge, Massachusetts, supporting cardiac, open-heart, and general surgery in a collaborative perioperative environment. This on-site surgical technologist job offers competitive weekly pay and the opportunity to join an experienced operating room team near Boston.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

  • Specialty: Operating Room Surgical Technologist (OR Tech)
  • Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
  • Start Date: November 9, 2026
  • End Date: February 7, 2027
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,030–$2,190
  • Schedule: 10-hour rotating shifts, typically 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Average Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Guaranteed Hours: 72 hours biweekly, excluding on-call hours
  • Healthcare Setting: On-site operating room and perioperative services

Operating Room Surgical Technologist Requirements

  • Open-heart or cardiac surgery experience
  • Experience supporting multiple surgical service lines, including cardiac and general surgery
  • Current NBSTSA certification or verification
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Ability to work rotating 10-hour shifts
  • Flu vaccination required before the assignment start date

Surgical Technologist Responsibilities

  • Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies for scheduled procedures
  • Provide sterile-field support throughout cardiac, open-heart, general, and other operating room procedures
  • Anticipate the needs of surgeons and the perioperative team during surgical procedures
  • Perform accurate instrument, sponge, and sharps counts according to established protocols
  • Maintain aseptic technique and support a safe, efficient operating room environment
  • Inspect, handle, and maintain surgical instruments and specialized equipment
  • Collaborate with nurses, surgeons, anesthesia professionals, and other members of the surgical team
  • Support operating room turnover and ensure supplies are stocked and ready for the next case

Enjoy Cambridge’s vibrant, walkable community, rich history, cultural attractions, and convenient access to the greater Boston area. Apply now for this Operating Room Surgical Technologist travel contract in Massachusetts.

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.

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