Travel Operating Room Surgical Technologist – First Assist in Salida, Colorado

Join an experienced perioperative team as a travel Operating Room Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) and Surgical First Assist in Salida, Colorado. This 13-week travel contract offers hands-on experience supporting orthopedic surgery and other surgical services in an on-site operating room. Enjoy the opportunity to work in a welcoming mountain community near the Arkansas River and Colorado’s scenic high-country landscape.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel contract
• Job Title: Operating Room Surgical Technologist – First Assist
• Location: Salida, Colorado
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830-$1,970
• Start Date: January 4, 2027
• End Date: April 5, 2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours: 32 hours per week
• Shifts per Week: 4-5
• Shift Duration: Primarily 8-hour operating room shifts; the listing also indicates a 12-hour shift designation, with the final schedule to be confirmed
• Call: Rotating call averaging 1-2 days per week and every fourth weekend
• Work Setting: On-site operating room

Operating Room Surgical Technologist Requirements

• Operating room surgical technologist or OR Tech experience
• Previous Surgical First Assist experience required
• Orthopedic surgery experience required
• Current certification as an operating room surgical technician
• Current CPR certification
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and perioperative procedures
• Ability to participate in rotating call coverage, including weekend call

Operating Room Surgical Technologist Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, supplies, and equipment for scheduled procedures
• Provide scrub and first-assist support during orthopedic and other surgical cases
• Maintain a sterile field and support strict infection prevention practices
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons and the perioperative team throughout surgical procedures
• Handle surgical instruments and supplies safely and efficiently
• Assist with operating room turnover, equipment readiness, and inventory management
• Participate in rotating call coverage and respond to urgent surgical needs as assigned

Apply now for this travel Operating Room Surgical Technologist – First Assist opportunity in Salida, Colorado.

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.