Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Puyallup, Washington.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Surgical Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 07/13/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The surgical technician/operating room technician (ORT), supporting anesthesia technology and registered nurses (RNs), is needed at a healthcare facility in Puyallup, Washington. Candidates must have a minimum of two years of acute/inpatient operating room experience and hold the required certifications, including BLS and state registration for surgical tech. The role involves working 12-hour night or day shifts, with occasional weekends and on-call duties. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of the assignment.
Job Details:
- Location: Puyallup, WA
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts from 10:30 PM to 9:00 AM, with occasional shifts from 10:30 AM to 11:00 PM, and night shifts from 10:30 PM to 7:00 AM. Minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for RN, Operating Room Technician (ORT), and Anesthesia Tech roles; state registration for surgical tech; 2 years of acute/inpatient OR experience; experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, spine, robotics (DaVinci), ENT (Thyroid), general, vascular, urology, podiatry, and other listed specialties.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with robotic surgery (Robotic Mazer/DaVinci XI), flexibility, teamwork-oriented attitude, reliability, and a good attitude.
- Additional Information:
- Support for anesthesia with robotics, A-line management, and other anesthesia-related procedures.
- Floating to inpatient areas may be required based on census.
- Call requirement of 4-6 shifts per 6-week schedule, including nights and weekends, with a 30-minute response time.
- No sleep rooms available.
- Rhythm exam needed prior to arrival for RN.
- Scrub color provided.
- No phones on the unit; scheduled break times include 15-minute and 30-minute rest and lunch breaks.
Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1275739. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room Tech / Surgical Technician/Operating Rm Tech
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
