Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Naperville, Illinois.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Surgical Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Start Date: 08/23/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Sterile Processing Technician in Naperville, Illinois. This position involves monitoring sterile processing workflows, quality assurance, and daily operational tasks within a healthcare facility. The role requires ensuring compliance with industry standards and supporting process improvements to enhance patient safety and operational efficiency.
Job Details:
- Schedule: 8-hour day shift, 7:00 am 3:30 pm, with a minimum of 40 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: 3 or more years of experience as a sterile processing technician, at least 2 years in quality assurance, staff education, or supervisory responsibilities; certification as CRCST or CBSPDT; expertise in sterile processing, AAMI standards, Joint Commission standards, Infection Prevention, and Epic systems
- Responsibilities: Monitor workflow and quality within sterile processing, perform daily process and tray audits, document audit results, oversee staff competency and provide training, assist with annual competency assessments, maintain quality and event reporting, demonstrate proficiency with instrument tracking systems, monitor equipment maintenance, follow policies and IFUs, promote compliance, support process improvements, communicate effectively with management and leadership, submit daily reports, attend meetings, and support quality improvement initiatives
- Licensure/ Certification Requirements: Sterile processing technician certification (CRCST or CBSPDT), expert knowledge of AAMI standards, Joint Commission, Infection Prevention, and Epic experience
- Floating Requirements: No
- Weekend Requirements: No
- On-Call Requirements: Not applicable
- Holiday Requirements: No
- Orientation: 6 hours non-billable, 3 hours non-billable
- Credentials Due: Thursday before start date
- Interview Process: Phone screen followed by virtual group interview via Teams
- Payroll: Biweekly
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 #1299119. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room Tech / Sterile Processing 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