Travel Surgical Technologist

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$2,006/wk

Travel Surgical Technologist

Seattle, Washington

Posted 2 days ago

Shift: Days, 4x10hrs

Hours:

40 hrs/wk

Start Date:

Oct 5, 2026

Length: 13 weeks

Openings: 2

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

American Traveler seeks a Surgical Technologist with cardiac experience for a busy multi-specialty OR in an acute care hospital setting.

• Acute care Level 3 trauma hospital OR unit with 22 suites (capacity for up to 26) across three floors
• Wide range of case types including GYN, Uro, Vascular, Plastic, Ortho (total hips/knees), Neuro, Cardiovascular, Thoracic, General (Breast/HPB/Bariatric), Sports Med (Hand/Podiatry), Kidney/pancreatic transplants, and ENT procedures (FESS, septoplasty, cochlear implant, tympanoplasty, laryngoscopy, thyroid/parathyroid)
• Utilizes Da Vinci Xi robotic surgical system for Gyn, Uro, and General cases
• Cerner EMR used for charting
• 4x10 shift schedule with variable days (Monday-Friday) and start times of 0630, 0900, or 1100
• Start times remain consistent within the same week; later start times on Tuesdays and Fridays for in-services and team meetings
• Call requirement of 1 shift (weeknight or weekend) per 4-week schedule; weekday call runs end of shift to 7am, weekend call is a 24-hour rotation
• 30-minute call response time with on-site call room available
• No floating requirements
• No holiday call requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of scrubbing experience required
• Cardiac surgery experience required
• Da Vinci Xi robotic experience required (Gyn, Uro, General)
• ENT experience required, including FESS, septoplasty, cochlear implant, tympanoplasty, laryngoscopy, and thyroid/parathyroid procedures
• BLS certification required
• Must be registered as a CST with Washington State (national certification not required)
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program
• Active Washington State license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• License required if applicable
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

• First-time travelers welcome to apply
• Physicians and team members are noted as helpful and supportive teachers
• Travelers tend to extend assignments when possible
• Unit orientation includes HR and OR leadership sessions plus a 2-day scavenger hunt shadowing a surgical tech
• Bring personal earphones for online training during the first week of orientation
• Teal scrubs provided by facility
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment (3 shifts for shorter assignments)

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Overview

$2,006/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$26,083

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$104,331

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$880/wk

Regular Hours

$22.00 x 40 hours/wk = $880

Weekly Stipends

$1,126/wk

Lodging

$92.91 x 7 days = $650

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,006/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,806 - $2,006. The $2,006 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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