Travel OR Tech Job

TLC Healthforce • Herrin, IL

9h • $2,025 - $2,097

About The Position

Step into the operating room as an OR Tech in Illinois, Herrin, and become an indispensable partner to surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia teams who rely on you to uphold the highest standards of precision, safety, and patient care. This is more than a assignment—it's a chance to influence outcomes, sharpen your technical mastery, and grow within a supportive network that values your skill, dedication, and voice. Beginning February 23, 2026, you’ll join a dynamic team prepared to leverage your OR expertise across diverse cases, with a clear path to professional development, meaningful responsibility, and a sustainable, rewarding pace. Your impact starts with your hands at the table: steady, prepared, and ready to anticipate every instrument, every need, every moment that makes a difference in a patient’s journey. Imagine the confidence you’ll gain as you build proficiency in sterile technique, instrument tracking, and team communication, while contributing to safer surgeries and smoother workflows that elevate the entire operating room experience.

Illinois is a place of remarkable contrasts: urban energy and quiet, scenic corners, historic towns and modern medical hubs, all with a welcoming spirit. Herrin sits at the heart of a region rich in natural beauty and community pride. Beyond the hospital walls, you’ll discover easy access to outdoors that refreshes the routine of traveling healthcare—winding trails and parks, friendly local events, and a culture that celebrates resilience. And for those who dream of broader horizons, the opportunity to work across various locations in the United States is achievable through this role, offering a broad canvas to expand your professional network while sharpening adaptability in different clinical settings. From the quiet charm of small-town Illinois to the vibrancy of larger metropolitan centers, you’ll experience diverse hospital environments, varied surgical modalities, and a spectrum of patient populations that challenge and refine your skill set. With this position, you’ll gain the advantage of learning through exposure to multiple OR teams, different perioperative protocols, and a network of colleagues who share your commitment to excellence.

Role specifics are designed to elevate your career while ensuring you have the support you need. As an OR Tech, you’ll be a critical member of the surgical team, assisting with patient positioning, instrument setup, sterile technique, and intraoperative instrument transfers. You’ll work closely with surgeons and staff to anticipate needs, maintain instrument counts, organize trays, and ensure a sterile field throughout all phases of procedures. You’ll help prepare and manage equipment, anticipate instrument exchanges, and communicate clearly under pressure to minimize delays and optimize patient safety. The role offers robust opportunities for professional growth within the OR specialty, including cross-training in specialty procedures, exposure to a wide range of surgical cases, and the chance to develop leadership skills in a high-stakes environment. Benefits are designed to be competitive and multi-faceted: a competitive weekly pay range of $2,025-$2,097 reflects your experience and responsibilities, with guaranteed hours of 36.0 per week. You’ll also have access to a signing incentive and housing assistance to support a smooth transition to your assignment, plus attractive extension opportunities should you choose to continue on another contract. The program is built to provide comprehensive, 24/7 support while traveling with the company, ensuring you’re never navigating a new city or hospital alone—our team is available around the clock to answer questions, coordinate logistics, and troubleshoot any challenges that arise, so you can focus on patient care and professional performance. The structure is designed to reward stability and expertise as you extend your assignment and take on additional responsibilities.

At the core, the company is committed to empowering staff through a culture of growth, mentorship, and collaboration. You’ll be part of a community that values your clinical judgment and the unique perspective you bring to perioperative care. Career advancement is woven into the experience, with opportunities to expand into lead tech roles, educator positions, or transition into broader perioperative pathways. The environment is designed to be supportive, with ongoing education, skill-building workshops, and access to resources that help you stay current with evolving best practices in surgical technology. The organization emphasizes a team-first approach where every member’s contributions are recognized and your professional development is a shared investment—your success is viewed as a catalyst for improved patient outcomes and heightened departmental performance.

If you’re ready to join a company that values your contributions, supports your aspirations, and offers a structured path to growth, this is your moment. Apply now to begin a transformative journey as an OR Tech, with the opportunity to impact lives, advance your expertise, and enjoy the variety of experiences that come with traveling assignments across Illinois and beyond. A vibrant professional life awaits you, built on reliability, learning, and the satisfaction that comes from delivering the highest standard of perioperative care. Ready to take the next step? Embrace the challenge, seize the opportunity, and help shape the future of surgical excellence with a partner who stands by you every step of the way.

Responsibilities

• assisting with patient positioning
• instrument setup
• sterile technique
• intraoperative instrument transfers
• maintain instrument counts
• organize trays
• ensure a sterile field throughout all phases of procedures
• prepare and manage equipment
• anticipate instrument exchanges
• communicate clearly under pressure to minimize delays and optimize patient safety

Benefits

• competitive weekly pay range of $2,025-$2,097
• guaranteed hours of 36.0 per week
• signing incentive
• housing assistance
• attractive extension opportunities
• comprehensive, 24/7 support while traveling with the company
• ongoing education
• skill-building workshops
• access to resources that help you stay current with evolving best practices in surgical technology

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed