Travel Certified Surgical Technologist Certified Surgical Tech Job
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) travel assignment in Rochester, NY. Specialties include general, bariatric, vascular, colorectal, orthopedic, spine, neurosurgery, urology/gynecology, thoracic, ENT, and microvascular cases. Start date: 06/29/2026. Duration: Weeks. Weekly pay: $1,565–$1,684 per week. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: 4x10 Evenings. This is a travel - temporary assignment in a hospital setting. Travel locals are not accepted. NY license in hand to submit and CST certification are required; NBSTSA certification may be required as listed by the account manager.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,565–$1,684 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: Weeks
- Shift: 4x10 Evenings
- Start date: 06/29/2026
- Travel assignment (locals not accepted)
Responsibilities
- Prepare the operating room and instruments; maintain sterile field throughout surgical cases; assist the surgeon and team by passing instruments and supplies; manage counts (sponges, needles, instruments) to ensure patient safety.
- Operate and troubleshoot OR equipment, including robotic systems (Da Vinci Xi) where applicable; support the surgical team with appropriate instrumentation and technique.
- Uphold aseptic technique and universal protocol (time-out) across cases; participate in decontamination, sterilization, and instrument processing as part of the perioperative workflow.
- Provide intraoperative assistance across a broad range of procedures, including general, bariatric, vascular, colorectal, orthopedic, spine/neurosurgery, urology, gynecology, thoracic, ENT, head & neck, and microvascular cases; adapt to unit needs and floating requirements.
- Document intraoperative care in the charting system (Epic preferred and hard requirement per facility policy); maintain accurate and timely records for each case.
Requirements
- New York state license required in hand to submit
- CST certification required; NBSTSA certification may be required (confirm with account manager)
- Travel experience required; return staff policy varies by assignment
- Years of experience: 3 years preferred; 1 year acceptable per account manager
- Experience with 1:1 patient ratios; previous charge experience preferred
- Shift flexibility: 11:00a–9:30p or 1:00p–11:30p; must be flexible to alternate as needed
- Floating: Ability to float to service lines as needed
- Education: not specified in the posting
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruiter and travel support throughout the assignment
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance to facilitate start
- Assignment-specific onboarding and orientation
- 24/7 access to travel support and resources
- Comprehensive compliance review and case coordination to minimize downtime
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other openings available at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply, multiple travel opportunities may be listed that fit your CST qualifications.
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.
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