Travel Surgical Tech Job
Surgical Tech | Surgical Tech | Portland, Oregon | Start date 05/26/2026 | 13 weeks | $1,397-$1,497 per week | 0 guaranteed hours | Days shift, 12-hour days | Travel - Temporary Assignment
This travel assignment places you in a surgical services environment supporting procedural teams. The assignment runs for 13 weeks, beginning late May 2026, with a days-only schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week). Compensation is paid weekly within the stated range.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,397-$1,497 per week
- Guaranteed hours: None
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days, 12-hour shifts (36 hours per week)
- Start date: 05/26/2026
- Setting: acute-type surgical services environment
- Travel assignment: Yes
Responsibilities
- Facilitate physician performance of invasive, therapeutic, and diagnostic procedures.
- Handle instruments, supplies, and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure.
- Maintain quality patient care during the operative procedure and monitor the sterile field at all times.
- Assist with setup, instrument passing, counts, and coordination of supplies for each case.
- Support the surgical team in instrument management and turnover between cases.
- Observe patient safety, communicate any concerns to the team, and help ensure aseptic technique throughout procedures.
Requirements
- Certification: Surgical Technologist certification (CST) or equivalent (as applicable)
- Experience: Prior operating room experience or exposure to surgical procedures preferred
- Education: Postsecondary training in surgical technology; high school diploma or equivalent required
- Working environment: Ability to work 12-hour daytime shifts in a fast-paced surgical setting
- Travel eligibility: Willingness and ability to participate in a travel assignment
Benefits and Support
- Details provided during the hiring process
- Assignment-specific support and coordination through Healthforce Healthcare LLC
- Ongoing recruiter and travel-support contact during the assignment
- Onboarding and credentialing assistance as part of the assignment process
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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.
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