Travel Surgical Technologist

Job Description

GHR Healthcare - Travel is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in State College, Pennsylvania.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Surgical Technologist – Hospital Operating Room (OR) – State College, PA\n

Travel Surgical Technologist – State College, PA (Hospital OR) | 13-week assignment. Seeking certified Surgical Technologists (OR Tech/CST) to join a hospital operating room team in central Pennsylvania.

\n\nAbout the Opportunity\n

Join a dynamic surgical team for a 13-week travel assignment in State College, PA. This hospital operating room (OR) opportunity offers a collaborative environment, exposure to a variety of surgical specialties, and a chance to grow your surgical technologist career in a vibrant college-town setting.

\n\nJob Details\n

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• Location: State College, PA 16801 (State College, central Pennsylvania)\n
• Role: Travel Surgical Technologist / Operating Room (OR) Tech\n
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (April 15, 2026 – July 15, 2026)\n
• Setting: Hospital Operating Room (OR) – inpatient surgical services\n
• Shift: 8-hour day shifts, Monday–Friday (6:30am–3:00pm and/or 9:00am–5:30pm)\n
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week\n
• Call: Opportunity available, not required\n
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,580 – $1,700\n
• Number of Positions: 2\n

\n\nRequired Qualifications – Surgical Technologist\n

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• High school diploma or equivalent\n
• Successful completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or U.S. military surgical technology training\n
• Current Surgical Technologist certification (CST/NBSTSA or state equivalent preferred)\n
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification (Healthcare Provider)\n
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Surgical Technologist; 3 years preferred\n
• Experience in Cesarean Section (C-section), Orthopedic, General, and Vascular surgery preferred\n
• Strong knowledge of aseptic technique, surgical instrumentation, and OR workflow\n
• Excellent teamwork, communication, manual dexterity, and patient safety focus\n

\n\nKey Responsibilities – Operating Room (OR) Surgical Technologist\n

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• Provide direct patient care support in the operating room under RN supervision as an OR tech/surgical technologist\n
• Function as scrub or assistant during surgical procedures, following AORN Standards of Practice and hospital policies\n
• Apply strict aseptic technique and sterile field maintenance to ensure patient safety\n
• Prepare, maintain, and decontaminate surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies\n
• Perform surgical scrub, gowning, and gloving procedures according to facility protocol\n
• Assist with skin preparation, draping, patient positioning, and transfers\n
• Anticipate and respond to the needs of the surgical team to enhance OR efficiency\n
• Identify and respond calmly and efficiently to intraoperative emergencies\n
• Maintain accurate counts of sponges, sharps, and instruments and document appropriately\n
• Promote a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for surgical patients and staff\n
• Participate in ongoing professional development and competency maintenance for surgical technologist roles\n

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Why apply? This travel surgical technologist position offers competitive weekly pay, guaranteed hours, and hands-on OR experience in a hospital setting in State College, PA. Excellent opportunity for Surgical Technologists (OR Tech/CST) seeking travel assignments and career development.

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Apply now to join our healthcare team in State College, Pennsylvania – bring your surgical technologist skills to a busy hospital operating room and make a meaningful impact on patient care.

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.

GHR Healthcare - Travel Job ID #475544. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Hospital

About GHR Healthcare - Travel

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