Travel Surgical Tech Job

TLC Healthforce•City of Rochester, NY

About The Position

Embark on a purposeful journey as a Surgical Tech in the Surgical Tech specialty, where precision, focus, and teamwork converge to protect patients at their most vulnerable moments. In this role, you’ll partner with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists to prepare the sterile field, pass instruments with flawless timing, maintain instrument counts, and ensure that every procedure proceeds smoothly from prep through closure. You’ll have the chance to see the tangible impact of your skills on outcomes, comfort, and recovery, while building a foundation for advanced career growth within the surgical services family. Beginning 03/02/2026, this contract opportunity is structured around weeks, with a competitive weekly pay range of $1,558 to $1,598, and the possibility of extension based on performance and facility need. This is more than a paycheck—it’s a chance to belong to a dedicated team that values your expertise, your judgment, and your commitment to patient-centered care. Separately, you can enjoy the beauty and dynamism of New York, a state where culture, history, and natural landscapes blend with thriving medical hubs. In your downtime you might explore Rochester’s waterfront, stroll the Highland Park trails, or discover the storied gardens and galleries that celebrate the region’s heritage, all while knowing your professional impact grows in parallel with your personal experiences. Location benefits: Working in Rochester offers access to a renowned medical ecosystem, strong professional networks, continuing education opportunities, and a community that appreciates healthcare heroes. The city’s hospitals provide exposure to high-caliber teams and a spectrum of surgical cases, from routine to complex, fostering steady refinement of your sterile technique and intraoperative decision-making. If you’re drawn to broader horizons, this opportunity also provides the flexibility to work in multiple locations across the United States, allowing you to experience diverse operating rooms, equipment, and surgical specialties. Each assignment expands your clinical competencies, deepens your problem-solving abilities, and strengthens your professional resilience, all while you enjoy supported travel arrangements, shared housing alternatives, and 24/7 assistance as you move from assignment to assignment. Role specifics and benefits: Core responsibilities include setting up sterile fields, preparing instruments and equipment, passing sterile instruments with precision, maintaining counts throughout cases, assisting surgeons and circulating staff as needed, and ensuring meticulous documentation of supplies, times, and aseptic technique. You’ll be part of a structured pathway that supports ongoing growth, with opportunities to enhance scope through credentialing in advanced procedures and potential leadership roles within perioperative teams. The compensation package features a welcome bonus, housing assistance to simplify transitions, and extension opportunities that allow you to continue your professional journey with trusted facilities. Comprehensive support accompanies every step of travel, including 24/7 travel assistance, access to a dedicated recruiter, robust onboarding, and resources designed to minimize ramp time and maximize clinical integration. Note that Guaranteed Hours are listed as 0.0, reflecting transparency about scheduling; actual shifts will align with facility needs and your availability, with clear communication throughout. Company values: Our organization is powered by a commitment to empowering staff, advancing careers, and cultivating a supportive, inclusive work environment. You’ll find mentorship, collaborative teamwork, and ongoing education integrated into daily practice, with resources to keep you current on surgical standards, instrumentation, and evolving best practices. We prioritize safety, open communication, and employee well-being, ensuring you have the guidance and encouragement needed to reach your professional milestones while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Call to action: If you’re ready to bring steady hands, calm judgment, and a collaborative spirit to dynamic operating rooms, this is your invitation to join a company that truly values your contribution and your growth. Apply today and seize the chance to shape the future of surgical care by delivering compassionate, high-quality support to patients across diverse settings. Start your next chapter with us, where your skill, dedication, and ambition will be recognized, rewarded, and expanded through meaningful opportunities. The journey begins now—take the step toward a rewarding Surgical Tech career that makes a real difference.