Travel Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) – Night Shift Contract in Columbus, Ohio

Start your next travel healthcare assignment as a Surgical Technologist supporting complex operating room cases in Columbus, Ohio. This 13-week, on-site contract requires 3 years of recent OR experience, Level I trauma expertise, and current BLS certification.

Join a highly specialized perioperative team supporting diverse adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in a Level I trauma operating room. This Columbus surgical technologist job offers exposure to transplant, robotics, orthopedics, spine, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, burns, bariatrics, and other complex surgical services. Columbus is a vibrant Midwest city known for its welcoming neighborhoods, arts and dining scene, parks, and year-round cultural attractions.

Travel Surgical Technologist Job Details

• Assignment Type: 13-week travel contract
• Location: Columbus, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660-$1,780
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• End Date: March 1, 2027
• Schedule: Night shifts, typically three 12-hour shifts per week; schedules may vary between 36 and 40 hours
• Shift Hours: Variable start and end times between approximately 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
• Call: Required. Weeknight call is approximately 9:00 p.m.-6:30 a.m.; weekend call coverage may include 6:30 a.m.-7:00 p.m. or 6:30 p.m.-7:00 a.m.
• Orientation: Approximately 40 hours
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Required as needed
• Work Setting: On-site operating room

Surgical Technologist Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of recent operating room, OR Tech, or surgical technology experience
• Level I trauma operating room experience required; experience in Level II trauma settings is also required per assignment criteria
• Current BLS certification
• Previous travel assignment or travel surgical technologist experience preferred
• Strong experience with complex surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, surgical case preparation, and operating room safety protocols
• Demonstrated experience with multiple specialties, including general surgery, orthopedics, spine, neurosurgery, transplant, trauma, robotics, ophthalmology, burns, and bariatrics
• Experience with robotic surgical systems, including da Vinci Xi, is strongly valued
• Epic or comparable electronic charting experience preferred
• Ability to provide two professional references, including at least one reference from a supervisor, manager, director, or other formal leader
• Ability to complete required credentialing and Ohio fingerprinting promptly after acceptance

Travel OR Tech Responsibilities

• Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, supplies, equipment, and case carts for scheduled and emergent procedures
• Scrub and assist during a broad range of surgical cases while maintaining strict sterile technique
• Support complex Level I trauma procedures, including orthopedic trauma, spine, neurosurgery, craniotomy, burns, transplant, and multi-system injury cases
• Provide proficient support for robotic, laparoscopic, vascular, urologic, gynecologic, ophthalmic, bariatric, and general surgery procedures
• Handle, inspect, care for, and troubleshoot surgical instruments, scopes, fiber-optic equipment, electrosurgical units, drills, robotic systems, and other specialized equipment
• Perform surgical counts, specimen handling and labeling, universal protocol checks, and other required safety procedures
• Assist with room turnover, instrument processing, sterilization and disinfection practices, and maintaining a safe surgical environment
• Participate in required night, weekend, holiday, and call coverage
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia professionals, and other members of the perioperative team

Apply now for this Travel Surgical Technologist opportunity and join a specialized operating room team in Columbus, Ohio.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.