Travel Surgical Tech Job
Surgical Tech — Travel assignment in Needham, Massachusetts. Start date: May 26, 2026. Duration: 13 weeks. Weekly pay: $2,192–$2,345 per week. Guaranteed hours: 72 biweekly (not including on-call). Shift: 4x10 days. This role supports a busy, high-volume surgical services environment with multiple operating rooms.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,192–$2,345 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 72 biweekly (excluding on-call time)
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 4x10 days (10-hour shifts)
- Start date: May 26, 2026
- Work setting: high-volume surgical services environment with diverse specialties
Responsibilities
- Prepare and maintain sterile fields for a wide range of surgical procedures
- Assist surgeons and circulating staff with instrument preparation, handling, and counts
- Pass instruments, retractors, and supplies during procedures; manage specimen handling as required
- Operate or assist with specialized equipment and navigation systems (e.g., Aquablation, Stealth navigation, NIM) and surgical robotics as directed
- Support cases across specialties including Urology, ENT, Orthopedics (Hand/Foot, Joints, Trauma), GYN, General, Colorectal, Robotics, Breast, Plastics, Pain/Spine
- Maintain patient safety and adhere to Epic-based documentation and institutional policies
- Collaborate with perioperative team to ensure efficient room turnover and readiness for subsequent cases
Requirements
- Certifications: NBSTSA certification required at time of submission; NBSTSA verification preferred
- Licenses: NBSTSA-related credentialing as required; active status required at submission
- Certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA) required
- Experience: 2+ years of surgical tech experience; prior travel experience preferred
- Skills: Epic experience required
- Scheduling/authority: Must be separated from the prior employer (e.g., 6+ months) for consideration
- On-call: 10-hour day shift with on-call requirements (weekday and weekend); call every 6–8 weeks; weekday call approximately 1x per week
Benefits and Support
- Dedicated travel and credentialing support throughout the assignment
- 24/7 recruiter and assignment support for real-time assistance
- Access to assignment-related resources and onboarding guidance
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PAY DISCLAIMER
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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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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