Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - $40 to $45 per hour in Santa Cruz, CA

Certified Surgical Technologist Location: Santa Cruz, CA Agency: United Health Care Staffing Pay: $40 to $45 per hour Shift Information: Evenings - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 7/20/2026

About the Position

AlliedTravelCareers is working with United Health Care Staffing to find a qualified CST in Santa Cruz, California, 95060!

Travel Surgical Tech – Operating RoomLocation

Santa Cruz, California

Position Details

• Specialty: Surgical Tech – OR
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital
• Shift: Evening Shift (2:30 PM – 11:00 PM)
• Contract Length: 13 Weeks
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours Weekly
• Shift Length: 8 Hours
• Openings Available: 2

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Surgical Tech to join a fast-paced Operating Room team in Santa Cruz, CA. The ideal candidate will have strong OR experience and be comfortable supporting a variety of surgical procedures in an acute care setting.

The Surgical Tech will work closely with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia staff to ensure safe and efficient surgical operations while maintaining sterile technique throughout procedures.

 

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile surgical fields
• Assist surgeons during surgical procedures
• Ensure proper handling of surgical instruments and supplies
• Support anesthesia and nursing teams during cases
• Maintain patient safety and infection control standards

 

Unit Information

• 7 Operating Rooms (including 1 heart room)
• 1:1 staffing ratio
• EMR: Cerner Surginet
• Orientation provided
• Collaborative multidisciplinary team environment

About United Health Care Staffing

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Surgical Tech experience required
• Current BLS Certification required
• ACLS preferred
• COVID Vaccination required
• Experience in an operating room setting required
• Experience with Cerner/Surginet preferred

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