Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Lafayette, Colorado.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Surgical Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The healthcare provider is seeking a Surgical Technician for a day shift position in Lafayette, Colorado. The Surgical Technician will perform various duties as a vital member of the surgical team to ensure safe and successful operative procedures. Under supervision, the Technician will support system-wide surgical operations and actively participate in the surgical safety plan, maintaining sterile fields, preparing operating rooms, and assisting during surgeries.
Job Details:
- Certifications & Education: Completion of an accredited Operating Room Technician (ORT) program or graduation from a non-accredited surgical tech program within the past six months (not eligible for Tech in Surgery exam), or two (2) years of scrub tech experience in hospital/military surgical services within the last three (3) years.
- Licenses & Certifications: DORA (Colorado License) required; NBSTSA Certified Surgical Technologist or Certified Surgical Technologist certification required; BLS certification for healthcare providers required.
- Schedule: Day shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid certifications and licensure as specified; at least 1 year of clinical surgical tech experience, including cardiac experience; two (2) years of scrub tech experience in hospital or military settings within the last three (3) years.
- Preferred Qualifications: None specified.
- Additional Information: The role involves maintaining sterilization standards, handling sharps and fire safety procedures, assisting surgeons during procedures, responding to emergencies, and supporting sterile processing tasks. Candidates should demonstrate knowledge of sterile field management, environmental safety, and surgical support skills in a hospital environment.
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 #1298747. 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