Job Description

Overview
Surgical Tech – Travel assignment in an acute-care surgical setting in Watertown, NY. Start date 05/25/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $1,822–$1,969 per week. Guaranteed hours: 40 per week. Shift: 8 hours. This travel temporary assignment places you on a surgical team in a hospital-type environment, providing patient care support in the operating room.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,822–$1,969 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 40 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 8-hour shifts
- Start date: 05/25/2026
- Travel assignment in an acute-care surgical setting
- Weekend, on-call, and holiday coverage may be required
- Potential extension opportunities beyond the initial term

Responsibilities
- Scrub for procedures in the operating room, maintaining a sterile field and assisting the surgical team as directed
- Prepare the patient and equipment, ensuring all instrumentation is ready and functioning properly
- Assist surgeons during procedures, handling instruments, supplies, and devices as needed
- Participate in cleaning, sterilization, and reprocessing of equipment and OR environments
- Support in intraoperative activities and respond efficiently to changing situations
- May precept and mentor new staff as assigned

Requirements
- Certification: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) required
- Experience: Must have travel experience; orthopedic surgical experience and scrubbing experience strongly preferred; DaVinci/robotic surgery experience preferred
- Licensing/Education: Completion of a Certified Surgical Tech program preferred or current New York State LPN license eligible
- Certifications: BLS required; continuing education of 15 CEUs per year
- General: Ability to work in an OR environment, adhere to sterile technique, and collaborate with the surgical team

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Potential extension opportunities beyond the initial term
- Access to nationwide assignments through Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Ongoing contract, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Weekend work

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