Travel Surgical Technologist – Pediatric Operating Room (OR) | Peoria, Illinois

Join a collaborative acute-care surgical team as a Travel Surgical Technologist supporting pediatric and select adult procedures in Peoria, Illinois. This 13-week travel healthcare opportunity is ideal for an experienced OR Surgical Tech who enjoys a broad range of specialties, sterile technique, and a well-organized perioperative environment. Peoria offers a welcoming central Illinois setting with riverfront recreation, parks, cultural attractions, and convenient access to regional amenities.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,690-$1,820
• Location: Peoria, Illinois
• Healthcare Setting: Acute-care hospital operating room
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week
• Schedule: Four 10-hour day shifts, generally 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Call Requirement: Rotating night, weekend, and holiday call; approximately one weekend every four weeks. Call response time is 30 minutes.
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Orientation: Department and operating room orientation provided

Surgical Technologist Qualifications

• At least 2 years of recent experience scrubbing in the operating room
• Completion of an accredited surgical technologist program
• Current BLS certification
• Pediatric operating room or pediatric surgical technologist experience preferred
• Experience with a variety of surgical cases, including pediatric general surgery, ENT, dental, urology, ophthalmology, and orthopedic procedures
• Active Illinois license or confirmation that the application process has been initiated, when applicable
• Ability to participate in rotating call coverage and respond within 30 minutes
• Ability to complete required screening and comply with a drug-free workplace policy

Operating Room Surgical Technologist Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, equipment, instruments, and supplies for scheduled surgical procedures
• Scrub for pediatric and adult surgical cases while maintaining sterile technique
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons and the surgical team throughout each procedure
• Support cases across general surgery, ENT, dental, urology, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and other assigned specialties
• Assist with room turnover, instrument counts, specimen handling, and infection-prevention practices
• Float within the perioperative department, including orthopedics, neurosurgery, general surgery, cardiac services, and sterile processing, as staffing needs require
• Provide operating room support during call shifts, including nights, weekends, and applicable holidays
• Collaborate with nurses, surgeons, anesthesia staff, and other members of the perioperative team to promote safe, efficient patient care

Apply now to join this pediatric operating room team and advance your travel Surgical Technologist career in Peoria, Illinois.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.