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GHR HealthcareTacoma, WATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Tacoma, WA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Apr 8, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$49.17
Weekly
$1,770
Yearly (full-time)
$92,040

This job pays about $49.17/hour — 18% 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.

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Job description

Travel Surgical Technologist – Pediatric Cardiac OR (Tacoma, WA)

Travel Surgical Technologist – Pediatric Cardiac OR in Tacoma, WA | CST, BLS, Washington license required; 3+ years Pediatric CVOR 1st?scrub experience. Join our travel healthcare team supporting a Level II Pediatric Trauma Center and Level IV NICU and make an impact from neonates to adults.

Job Details

  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 1, 2026)
  • Position: Travel Surgical Technologist / Surgical Tech – Pediatric Cardiac OR (CVOR)
  • Setting: Pediatric Cardiac Operating Room, Level II Pediatric Trauma Center, Level IV NICU
  • Shifts: 12?hour days (0630 – 1900)
  • Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
  • On?Call: 1 call shift per week (end of shift to following morning), 2 weekends per 6?week period (Fri evening to Mon morning); 30?minute response time required
  • Weekend Rotation: Call only
  • Floating: May assist General OR when CVOR volume is light
  • Scrub Color: Hospital provided
  • Parking: Free parking lot
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,770 – $1,900

Minimum Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years Pediatric CVOR experience in the 1st Scrub role (handing supplies to surgeon, instrument counts)
  • Experience with neonates, infants, developmentally delayed patients, and congenital anomalies
  • Required Certifications: CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) and BLS
  • Active Washington state license or eligibility
  • Proficiency with EPIC electronic medical record (EMR)
  • First?time travel Surgical Techs must have 5+ years Pediatric CVOR experience

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform 1st Scrub duties in the Pediatric Cardiac OR (CVOR): prepare sterile field, hand instruments, and complete instrument counts
  • Support cardiothoracic cases including Tetralogy of Fallot repair, pericardial window, transposition of the great vessels, open valve repairs, ECMO procedures, PDA ligation, ASD repairs, and other pediatric cardiac surgeries
  • Assist General OR when CVOR case volume is low to support perioperative flow
  • Participate in required on?call shifts and respond within 30 minutes as scheduled
  • Collaborate with surgeons, perfusionists, anesthesiologists, nurses, and multidisciplinary teams to provide safe, high?quality patient care

Why This Travel Surgical Tech Job in Tacoma, WA?

Located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Tacoma is renowned for its vibrant arts scene, including the Museum of Glass and Tacoma Art Museum, as well as its stunning waterfront parks along Puget Sound. The city offers easy access to outdoor adventures with Mount Rainier National Park nearby, and features a lively downtown with unique shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. This travel assignment provides the opportunity to grow your pediatric CVOR experience at a high?acuity center while enjoying competitive weekly pay and supportive OR teams. Ideal for Surgical Technologists seeking pediatric cardiac OR experience and Washington surgical tech jobs.

Apply

If you are a Certified Surgical Technologist with strong pediatric CVOR experience and licensure in Washington, apply now to join our travel healthcare team. Click Apply now or contact our recruiter to discuss this Travel Surgical Tech opportunity in Tacoma, WA. Join our healthcare team today!

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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