Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Mesa, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Surgical Technologist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: 08/31/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Operating Room Open Heart Surgical Technologist position in Mesa, Arizona. This role involves assisting with advanced cardiovascular surgical procedures, preparing operating rooms, and ensuring adherence to aseptic techniques. The technologist must be proficient in scrubbing on a minimum of two surgical specialties and capable of working under high pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Job Details:
Schedule: 10-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week
Required Qualifications: High school diploma or GED, current basic life support (BLS) certification, certification as a surgical technologist, one to two years of experience in a surgical technologist role, or three to four years if experience is solely in a surgical technologist role. Must be registered with the relevant State Regulatory Agency. Proficient to scrub on at least two surgical specialties. Possess manual dexterity and can maintain professionalism in stressful situations.
Preferred Qualifications: Additional related education and/or experience are preferred.
Additional Information: The position requires physical agility, good visual and auditory acuity, and the ability to respond quickly to surgical needs. May require lifting up to 75 pounds and working a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays. The role involves significant interaction with patients, surgeons, nurses, and external vendors, emphasizing service excellence and compliance with safety standards.
Benefits The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
Private housing or generous housing allowance
Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
Competitive salaries
Referral bonuses
Travel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1298393. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Operating Room Tech / Operating Room Open Heart
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Mesa, AZ
Skills
Asepsisunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
High School Diplomaunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Manual Dexterityunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Operations Processesunmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Safety Complianceunmatched
Safety Standardsunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
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