
OR | OR Tech
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- San Rafael, CA
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 4, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $89.23
- Weekly
- $2,320
- Yearly (full-time)
- $120,640
- Contract length
- 8 weeks
- Start date
- 7/31/2026
This job pays about $89.23/hour — 32% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California ($67.44/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, 26 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California right now
- 2,041 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in California from 7 agencies, 4 of them in San Rafael.
- Pay in these listings: $17.79 – $152/hour, median $65.81/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in California: $67.44/hour ($140,275/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($73.03/hour across 357 jobs).
Job description
Travel Operating Room Technician / Surgical Technologist Job in San Rafael, California
Join a dynamic operating room team in scenic San Rafael, California, where you’ll support surgical cases in a beautiful Bay Area community known for coastal views, outdoor recreation, and access to Northern California healthcare jobs. This travel OR Tech opportunity is ideal for an experienced surgical technologist who thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment and is ready to contribute to high-quality patient care.
Travel Healthcare Job Details
- Position: Operating Room Technician (OR Tech) / Surgical Technologist
- Employment Type: Travel
- Location: San Rafael, CA 94903
- Region: Bay Area, Northern California
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Start Date: 7/31/2026
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
- Schedule: Weekdays only; variable start and stop times
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,240 - $2,400
- Openings: 2
- On-Call: No call
Operating Room Tech Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of operating room experience or surgical technologist experience required
- Peri-Op 101 Certification required
- ACLS, BLS, and PALS required
- CNOR preferred
- Ability to work independently in multiple surgical service lines, including Urology, Vascular, Orthopedics, Pain Management, Spine, Eyes, and Plastics
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to remain composed in a fast-paced surgical environment
- Experience supporting surgical teams in an acute care or hospital OR setting preferred
Travel OR Tech Responsibilities
- Support the operating room team by preparing instruments, supplies, and equipment for surgical cases
- Assist with circulating duties in the OR and maintain a safe, sterile environment
- Work independently across multiple surgical specialties and adapt to changing case needs
- Collaborate with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia teams to promote efficient case flow
- Maintain a high standard of patient safety, quality, and professionalism throughout each shift
- Ensure proper setup, organization, and turnover of the operating room between procedures
Why Apply for This Surgical Technologist Travel Job?
- Competitive travel healthcare pay in San Rafael, California
- Opportunity to gain experience across diverse surgical specialties
- Work with a collaborative OR team in a respected Northern California healthcare setting
- No on-call requirement and weekday scheduling
Apply now to join this rewarding travel Operating Room Tech opportunity in San Rafael, CA, and bring your surgical technologist expertise to a high-performing OR 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.
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