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Job 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: 10/12/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Operating Room (OR) Open Heart surgical technologist position in a healthcare facility. This role involves assisting the surgical team in performing cardiac surgeries, preparing sterile supplies, and ensuring a safe and efficient operating environment. The position requires a dedicated professional capable of supporting complex surgical procedures.
Job Details:
Schedule: Days shift, 8 hours per day, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Must have completed a program sponsored by a nationally recognized institutional or programmatic accreditation and maintains certification or has completed appropriate military training program or maintains certification from an accredited program or was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility on or before 12/27/2020, with 2 years of experience. Certifications required include Basic Life Support (BLS) and Certified Surgical Technologists (CST) or Tech in Surgery-Certified (TSC). Additional certifications include PA Act 31, PA Act 33, PA Act 34, and PA Act 73.
Preferred Qualifications: Not specified.
Float: No.
Additional Information: The role involves assisting with sterile setup for cardiac surgeries, passing instruments, ensuring aseptic technique, assisting in specimen care, and supporting safety protocols throughout the procedure. The start date is 10/12/2026, with an end date of 01/09/2027.
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 bonusesTravel reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan
Direct deposit/free checking
Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID # . Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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
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Worksite address
altoona, PA, 16603, US
Who can apply
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