Travel Surgical Tech Job

TLC Healthforce • Watertown, NY

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About The Position

Step into a pivotal Surgical Tech role in the heart of New York, Watertown, where your expert technique and steady presence in the operating suite directly influence patient outcomes and the efficiency of the perioperative team. This opportunity is more than a placement—it’s a chance to apply precision, compassion, and teamwork in a setting that honors the life-changing impact of skilled surgical support. Imagine contributing to procedures that restore mobility, reduce pain, and accelerate healing for families across northern New York and beyond, while enjoying the beauty and resilience of a region famed for its outdoor recreation, historic charm, and close-knit communities. From the shimmering stretches of the St. Lawrence River to the forested trails of the Adirondacks and the serene shores along the Thousand Islands, New York offers a rich backdrop for your professional and personal life. Our team invites you to envision the difference you can make, and to feel the pull of a location that blends welcoming neighborhoods with access to excellent services, schools, and amenities. If you’re seeking a meaningful surgical tech assignment that respects your expertise and supports your growth, this is your moment. Location benefits go beyond the OR. Watertown is a community that values skilled professionals who bring focus, reliability, and a collaborative spirit. You’ll enjoy a balanced pace that allows you to decompress after shifts with abundant outdoor opportunities—from biking and boating along the river to hiking in nearby parks and scenic drives through rural landscapes. For those drawn to broader experiences, the role accommodates the possibility of working in multiple locations across the United States, expanding your professional network and exposing you to diverse surgical teams, equipment, and case mixes. The assignment prioritizes stability—40 guaranteed hours per week—within well-structured shifts that support your work–life balance. You’ll have access to comprehensive support networks, including 24/7 assistance from the company, ensuring you’re never navigating a complex OR environment alone. Our approach emphasizes your comfort, safety, and success as you adapt to new facilities, patient populations, and hospital workflows. Role specifics and benefits are designed to elevate your expertise. In this Surgical Tech position, you’ll assist surgeons and nurses by preparing the sterile field, handling instruments and implants, and ensuring accurate counts and documentation throughout surgical procedures. You’ll support patient positioning, prepping, and transport, while maintaining strict adherence to aseptic technique, safety protocols, and hospital policies. Your responsibilities extend to instrument processing, sterilization cycles, inventory management, and rapid response to intraoperative needs—skills essential to sustaining efficient case flow and exceptional patient care. The role offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth: exposure to a breadth of specialties, mentorship from seasoned perioperative teams, and continuous skill refinement in instrument handling, Surgical Technology instrumentation, and scrub duties. In addition to competitive weekly pay in the range of $1,918-$2,016, the package includes a sign-on bonus, housing assistance, and potential extensions to longer contracts based on performance and facility needs. This assignment begins on 02/02/2026 and is planned for weeks with a guaranteed 40 hours per week, providing financial predictability and ongoing clinical engagement. The program’s structure, combined with your proven competency, will help you advance toward higher responsibilities and expanded perioperative roles in future assignments. The company’s support ecosystem is built around you. You’ll be part of a network that delivers 24/7 assistance for traveling professionals, ensuring seamless onboarding, site orientation, and on-call access to operational expertise. If questions arise about equipment, documentation, or facility-specific protocols, you can expect prompt, reliable guidance. Housing stipends or assistance are available to ease relocation and living arrangements, so you can focus on delivering high-caliber surgical care. The organization is deeply committed to empowering its staff: offering ongoing training, access to diverse case mixes, and opportunities to extend contracts or specialize in particular surgical tracks. This is not merely a temporary assignment; it’s a pathway to building a robust and portable perioperative resume, with feedback loops, performance recognition, and a culture that values initiative, teamwork, and patient-centered care. Company values are the cornerstone of this opportunity. The employer believes in empowering staff to shape their careers while fostering a supportive, collaborative workplace. You’ll be encouraged to take initiative, share knowledge with peers, and pursue continual learning that translates into better patient outcomes and higher team morale. The organization prioritizes a respectful environment, transparent communication, and a commitment to safety, quality, and efficiency in every procedure. You’ll join colleagues who celebrate successes together, learn from challenges, and invest in one another’s professional growth. This emphasis on empowerment, mentorship, and a positive work climate creates a sustainable foundation for long-term career development within perioperative services. If you’re ready to elevate your surgical tech career while exploring the diversity of New York’s regions and other U.S. sites, take the next step. This is an invitation to join a company that values your contribution, supports your development, and stands with you as you advance through the dynamic landscape of perioperative care. The path is clear: apply now to secure a position that aligns with your expertise, offers competitive compensation, and provides the resources and camaraderie you need to thrive. Your next chapter as a Surgical Tech begins in Watertown, with the potential to broaden your horizons through extended opportunities, ongoing education, and a network dedicated to your success. Ready to embark on a rewarding journey that blends clinical excellence with personal growth? Apply today and help shape the future of surgical care. Privacy & Consent By applying, you agree to TLC Nursing’s Privacy Policy and consent to receive job-related text messages; message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. About TLC Nursing TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S. ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions. Why Travelers Choose TLC Competitive weekly pay Fast credentialing 24/7 recruiter & clinical support Nationwide assignments Referral Bonus Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required. EEO Statement TLC Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and nurses by preparing the sterile field
• Handling instruments and implants
• Ensuring accurate counts and documentation throughout surgical procedures
• Support patient positioning, prepping, and transport
• Maintaining strict adherence to aseptic technique, safety protocols, and hospital policies
• Instrument processing
• Sterilization cycles
• Inventory management
• Rapid response to intraoperative needs

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus
• Housing assistance
• Potential extensions to longer contracts based on performance and facility needs
• 24/7 assistance
• Housing stipends or assistance
• Ongoing training
• Access to diverse case mixes
• Opportunities to extend contracts or specialize in particular surgical tracks
• Referral Bonus Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required

What This Job Offers

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