Travel Surgical Technologist (OR Technician) – Operating Room Contract in Tracy, California

Join a collaborative operating room team as a Travel Surgical Technologist (OR Technician) in Tracy, California. This 13-week travel healthcare job is ideal for an experienced surgical tech who enjoys supporting a broad range of procedures in a community hospital setting. Located in the Central Valley, Tracy offers convenient access to the Bay Area while maintaining a welcoming community atmosphere and easy access to outdoor recreation.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,580-$1,690
• Location: Tracy, California
• Healthcare Setting: Operating room; community hospital
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 10-hour day shifts
• Shift Options: 6:45 a.m.-5:15 p.m. or 8:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
• Call Requirement: Weekday overnight, weekend, and holiday call with a 20-minute response time; typically one weekday per week and one weekend per month, as needed
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Operating Rooms: 4
• Daily Census: Approximately 10-15 cases

OR Technician Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent operating room, surgical technology, or surgical technologist experience
• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technology program or completion of military training as a scrub technician
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an accepted provider
• Previous travel assignment experience is required
• Knowledge of surgical instruments, procedures, equipment, anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
• Ability to maintain sterile technique and support safe, efficient operating room care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Strong organization, communication, time-management, and prioritization skills

Operating Room Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain the sterile field, including instruments, sterile tables, supplies, and patient draping
• Assist surgeons during surgical procedures by passing instruments and supplies, holding retractors, and anticipating procedural needs
• Select, prepare, inspect, and set up surgical equipment and supplies for scheduled procedures
• Support a diverse case mix, including orthopedics, total joints, ORIF, spine procedures, robotics, bariatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, C-sections, general surgery, urology, plastics, and ophthalmology
• Perform surgical counts and follow universal protocol, aseptic technique, and department safety standards
• Clean and organize operating rooms before and after procedures
• Inspect, test, and document equipment quality-control results; report malfunctions promptly
• Maintain supply inventory, complete related documentation, and request supplies as needed
• Protect patient privacy and confidential health information while complying with applicable policies and regulations
• Participate in overnight, weekend, and holiday call coverage and respond within the required timeframe

Apply now for this California travel Surgical Technologist opportunity and join an experienced operating room team in Tracy.

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.