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Verified Pay check_circle $1,655 per week
Hours Full-time, Part-time
Location San Luis Obispo, California

About this job

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in San Luis Obispo, California.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: Surgical Technologist
  • Discipline: Allied Health Professional
  • Start Date: 06/29/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 8 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The California-based Surgical Technician (Operating Room Technician) position is located in San Luis Obispo. This role involves assisting with a high volume of orthopedic surgeries, general, gynecological, pediatric, and eye cases, with limited cardiac cases. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day.

Job Details

  • Location: San Luis Obispo, California
  • Specialty: Surgical Technician / Operating Room Technician
  • Shift Hours: 8-hour shifts with variable start times, minimum of 40 hours per week
  • Required Qualifications: Two years of operating room experience, BLS Certification, CST certification, valid license to submit
  • Preferred Qualifications: Travel experience is preferred
  • Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours, with variable start times; on-call availability 24/7 for surgeon on-call hours, with a 30-minute response time; one weekend of call per month for RNs and CSTs; holiday work only in emergencies
  • Float: No
  • Additional Information: Candidates must be prepared to work with a high volume of orthopedic, general, gynecological, pediatric, and eye cases. Experience with cardiac cases is not required. The hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, or 3 shifts for shorter assignments.

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 #1269046. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 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

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Posting ID: 1266904835 Posted: 2026-06-05 Job Title: Operating Room Surgical Technologist