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Description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: Surgical Technologist
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 10 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Operating Room (OR) Technologist with specialization in Open Heart procedures in Altoona, Pennsylvania. This role involves supporting the surgical team in a variety of tasks within the operating room setting, ensuring the safety and efficiency of surgical procedures. The position requires a focus on aseptic technique, equipment setup, and assisting in complex surgeries related to open heart care.
Job Details:
Schedule: Day shift, 10 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC); at least 2 years of operating room experience; completion of a program sponsored by nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation; active certification or grandfathered status in accordance with PA legislation House Bill 81. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
Preferred Qualifications: Experience specifically in open heart surgical procedures.
Additional Information: The role requires preparing the operating room for open heart surgeries, passing instruments and supplies efficiently, assisting with patient preparation, and supporting the surgical team throughout procedures. Responsibilities also include restocking supplies, ensuring safety protocols, and maintaining sterile environment.
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 #1286753. 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.