Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Travel Jobs – Operating Room Contract in Modesto, California

Join a Modesto, California operating room as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) / OR Tech on a 13-week travel healthcare contract. This on-site surgical technologist opportunity is ideal for an experienced professional who confidently supports cataract, ENT, orthopedic, and other surgical procedures.

You’ll work alongside an interdisciplinary surgical team in a three-room department serving adolescent, adult, pediatric, and geriatric patients. Located in California’s Central Valley, Modesto offers a welcoming community with convenient access to outdoor recreation, local dining, arts, and cultural attractions–making it a comfortable destination for your next professional assignment.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,730-$1,860
• Position: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) / Surgical Tech / OR Tech
• Location: Modesto, California
• Setting: Operating Room; on-site
• Start Date: November 10, 2026
• End Date: February 9, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: Four shifts per week; 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10-hour day shifts, 6:45 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
• Call Requirement: Four-hour call shifts approximately twice per week
• Department Overview: Three operating rooms with an average daily census of approximately 25 cases

Certified Surgical Technologist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent operating room or surgical technologist experience
• Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved provider
• Recent experience with cataract and ENT procedures
• Proficiency in aseptic technique, sharps safety, specimen handling, and operating room standards
• Experience supporting a broad range of surgical procedures, including orthopedic, ophthalmic, otolaryngology, and general cases
• Ability to work day shifts and participate in the required operating room call rotation

Operating Room Surgical Technologist Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for scheduled procedures
• Provide sterile field support throughout surgical cases and maintain strict aseptic technique
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons and nursing staff during surgical procedures
• Assist with cataract, ENT, orthopedic, and other surgical cases, including endoscopic sinus procedures, tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, myringotomy, arthroscopy, fracture repair, and related procedures
• Handle, label, and transport specimens according to established protocols
• Maintain accurate counts of instruments, sponges, sharps, and surgical supplies
• Support operating room turnover, equipment readiness, and efficient department workflow
• Follow radiation safety, infection prevention, and surgical safety standards
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary surgical team to promote safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care

Apply now for this Certified Surgical Technologist travel contract in Modesto, California, and take your next step in your surgical technology career.

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.