Step into a pivotal role as a Surgical Tech in Mattoon, Illinois, where precision, teamwork, and patient care converge to support life-saving procedures. This travel assignment is designed for skilled professionals who pride themselves on meticulous technique, swift adaptability, and collaborative spirit. As you don the sterile environment, manage instrument sets, and anticipate the needs of surgeons and nurses, you’ll directly contribute to safer outcomes and smoother operations. Your expertise will help ensure every case proceeds with efficiency and care, while you expand your clinical repertoire in a setting that values your expertise. Beyond the operating room, Illinois offers a tapestry of experiences—from quiet river towns to scenic byways and vibrant seasonal events—inviting you to explore the state’s beauty during your downtime. Beautiful places across the Prairie State and the surrounding Midwest await discovery, from Starved Rock’s windswept bluffs and forest trails to Cahokia Mounds’ emblematic mounds, the quaint streets of Galena, the scenic Shawnee National Forest, and the lakefront energy of nearby metropolitan hubs.

Location benefits are strong in Mattoon, a welcoming community that provides a stable base for a weeks-long travel assignment while offering proximity to broader opportunities across the U.S. This role grants the security of guaranteed hours and competitive weekly pay, with the potential to rotate to other facilities across the country as you grow your career. You’ll gain exposure to diverse surgical teams, a range of case types, and the chance to refine your craft in high-demand settings, all while preserving a balanced lifestyle in a community that values work–life harmony. The arrangement is designed to maximize learning and adaptability, so you’ll build confidence handling instruments, sterilization protocols, counts, and room setup in a variety of operating environments. And with the flexibility of travel, you’ll experience new facilities, healthcare cultures, and patient populations, enriching your professional perspective.

Role specifics and benefits:
- Core responsibilities: As a Surgical Tech, you will prepare the operating room, enable sterile technique, and assist the surgical team by passing instruments, maintaining instrument counts, and anticipating the surgeon’s needs. You’ll ensure patient safety by adhering to rigorous infection control standards, organize equipment for different specialties, and support efficient turnover between cases. Your attention to detail, communication, and teamwork will help minimize delays and foster a calm, focused environment in the OR.
- Professional growth: This position offers the chance to advance your expertise within the surgical technology specialty, gaining exposure to a range of procedures, from general and orthopedic to specialty-driven cases. You’ll have opportunities for skill refinement, cross-training, and potential longer-term placements that build toward leadership or more specialized roles within the perioperative team.
- Competitive benefits: This travel role features a competitive weekly pay range of $1,926 to $1,988, with guaranteed hours of 40.0 per week. In addition to compensation, you’ll have access to a sign-on or completion bonus, housing assistance to ease relocation and stay, and extension opportunities that allow you to extend your contract if you wish to continue contributing your expertise.
- Comprehensive support: You’ll receive 24/7 support from the traveling team and a dedicated travel coordinator to address scheduling, housing, and on-site needs. Our robust support network is designed to remove barriers to performance, so you can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and maintaining your professional momentum wherever you work.

Company values:
We are committed to empowering Surgical Techs with opportunities for advancement, a respectful and inclusive work culture, and a supportive environment that prioritizes your professional development and well-being. Your contributions are recognized, your expertise is valued, and you’ll have access to resources that help you grow—from continuing education opportunities to mentorship and clear pathways toward expanded responsibilities within the perioperative suite.

Call to action:
If you’re a dedicated Surgical Tech ready to make a meaningful impact in Illinois and across the country, apply now to join a company that champions your skills, advances your career, and supports you every step of the way. Take this chance to thrive in a collaborative, patient-centered environment and embark on a rewarding journey that blends clinical excellence with personal growth. Your next chapter in perioperative care starts here.

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.

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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.

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