Operating Room Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) – Travel Contract in Wausau, Wisconsin

Join a high-performing surgical services team as a Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) in Wausau, Wisconsin. This 13-week travel surgical technologist assignment offers the opportunity to support complex orthopedic, neurological, and spine procedures in a busy operating room while working alongside experienced surgical professionals. Wausau is a welcoming central Wisconsin community known for scenic outdoor recreation, vibrant arts and cultural activities, and easy access to year-round activities.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,760-$1,890
• Assignment Type: Travel contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• Location: On-site in Wausau, Wisconsin
• Schedule: Variable day shifts, generally 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days
• Guaranteed Hours: 40 hours per week, subject to orientation, holidays, and applicable low-census provisions
• Call Requirements: Approximately 6-8 weeknight call shifts and 1-2 weekend call shifts during the assignment; a 30-minute response time is required
• Float Expectations: May be asked to support nearby surgical locations as needed

Operating Room Surgical Technologist Qualifications

• At least 4 years of recent operating room surgical technologist experience
• Prior travel assignment experience required
• Level II trauma experience required
• Strong experience with orthopedic, neurological, and spine procedures, including complex spine and craniotomy cases
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program required
• High school diploma required
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Current Certified Surgical Technologist credential through NBSTSA or NCCT
• Must have reliable personal transportation to meet on-call response requirements
• Adaptable, dependable, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced operating room environment

Operating Room Surgical Technologist Responsibilities

• Prepare and efficiently set up operating rooms for scheduled procedures
• Review case carts and verify that all instruments, supplies, and equipment are available before each case
• Scrub orthopedic, neurological, and spine procedures, including complex cases and total joint procedures
• Maintain sterile technique and follow established surgical standards and practices
• Anticipate the needs of surgeons and the surgical team throughout procedures
• Turn over operating rooms efficiently for multiple procedures throughout the day
• Support a high-volume department handling approximately 40-60 cases per day across multiple specialties
• Participate in required weeknight, weekend, holiday, and callback coverage
• Assist with downtime tasks and contribute to an organized, productive surgical department
• Help orient and teach new team members when appropriate
• Demonstrate resilience, flexibility, excellent teamwork, and a strong work ethic while managing changing priorities

Apply now for this travel Surgical Technologist opportunity in Wausau, Wisconsin, and join a collaborative operating room team.

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.