Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in San Diego, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Surgical Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 08/10/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Surgical Technician / Operating Room Technician in San Diego, California. This position involves supporting the operating room team with sterile procedures, equipment preparation, and assisting during various surgical procedures. The role requires strong technical skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment.
Job Details
- Schedule: 12-hour shifts, with weekend and weekday on-call responsibilities in a 4-week period, including two scheduled weekend shifts.
- Required Qualifications: Minimum of three years of experience as a scrub person in a hospital setting; licensure through an approved program for Operating Room Technicians or demonstrated technical skills via on-the-job training; Scrub Tech Certification preferred; BLS for Healthcare Providers required; experience with cardiac, orthopedic, neurological, and robotic surgeries when working on general cases.
- Preferred Qualifications: Approved program for Operating Room Technicians or demonstrated technical skills through on-the-job training; Scrub Tech Certification.
- Certifications: Scrub Tech Certification preferred; BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
- Additional Information: The role involves supportive functions in sterile procedure environments, with emphasis on proficiency in cardiac, orthopedic, neurosurgery, and robotic surgeries. Candidates should have a minimum of a high school education preferred.
- Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week starting on 07/27/2026.
- Location: 7901 Frost Street, San Diego, CA 92123.
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 #1285953. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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