Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Surgical Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Surgical Technician / Operating Room Technician in a hospital setting. The position involves supporting surgical teams in the operating room, preparing and maintaining sterile environments, and assisting with complex orthopedic, neurological, and spine surgeries. The role requires a flexible and resilient professional capable of managing change and contributing to a diverse surgical team.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Dayshift, 8 hours per day, minimum of 40 hours per week, starting 10/05/2026 with an end date of 01/02/2027.
- Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) license required or NBSTSA or NCCT accepted; knowledge of surgical standards and practices typically acquired through graduation from a surgical technologist program and four or more years of related OR experience; minimum of 4 years of experience required; prior travel experience required; trauma level II experience required; candidate must have own vehicle and be able to respond within 30 minutes for call.
- Additional Information: Must have experience in orthopedic, neuro, and spine surgeries, including complex spine and neuro cases; able to scrub and assist across various specialties; adaptable in setting up operative suites, managing case carts, and maintaining sterile protocols; capable of assisting in multiple surgeries per day across 21 operating rooms; willing to assist with downtime tasks and mentor new hires; social, hard-working, resilient, and able to manage change effectively. The position may require floating to multiple facilities within a 50-mile radius, with the radius rule expiring on 09/25. Call responsibilities involve 6-8 weeknight calls and 1-2 weekend calls during the contract, with a 30-minute response time; on-call duties for complex spine, neuro, and crani cases.
- Charting/Equipment: Not applicable.
- Unit Specific Skillset: Efficient in setting up operative suites, managing case carts, scrubbing in a variety of surgical procedures, turning over OR rooms quickly, and assisting with complex operative cases.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1320283. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room Tech / Surgical Technician/Operating Rm Tech
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus