Job Description

Overview
Surgical Tech (Travel) in Vail, CO | Specialty: Surgical Tech | Start date: 05/04/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | Weekly pay: $1,641–$1,747 per week | Guaranteed hours: 32 | Shift: Days | Setting: Short-term acute care hospital surgical services. Travel assignment for a surgical tech team member supporting the OR, with three travelers on the assignment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,641–$1,747 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 32 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Days
- Start date: May 4, 2026
- Setting: Short-term acute care hospital operating room
- Travel assignment with a team of three travelers

Responsibilities
- Assist during surgical procedures by maintaining a sterile field and providing instrumentation to the surgical team as needed.
- Ensure proper packaging, processing, moisture control, seal integrity, and expiration checks on instruments and supplies; monitor the OR environment for patient safety.
- Observe sterile field integrity and initiate corrective actions under supervision when contamination or compromise is detected.
- Develop competency in Tier 1 surgical cases and apply aseptic technique consistent with AORN standards.
- Participate in preoperative communications and intraoperative teamwork, including time-out processes, briefings, and debriefings.
- Support patient transports, room turnovers, and room preparation; assist with instrument cleaning and terminal sterilization as appropriate.
- Maintain professional behavior and currency in new technologies and procedures related to instrumentation and equipment.
- Contribute to a Just Culture by modeling open communication and accountability.

Requirements
- Licensure: Licensed as a Surgical Technologist in the state of Colorado; completion of an accredited Surgical Technologist program (or equivalent).
- Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Experience/Education: Completion of a Certified Surgical Technologist program and/or current licensure as a Surgical Technologist.
- Computer skills: Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements, access policies, and complete benefits enrollment.
- Language: Working knowledge of English (reading, writing, speaking).
- HIPAA compliance: Must be HIPAA compliant.
- Physical ability: Capable of performing the duties of a surgical technologist in a fast-paced OR environment, including standing for extended periods and handling sterile instruments.

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated recruitment and assignment support throughout the travel engagement
- Credentialing and compliance coordination to facilitate onboarding
- Payroll processing and access to weekly pay
- Ongoing guidance and resources to assist with the transition and remote credentialing needs
- Support for ongoing professional development and assignment extensions if available

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

Travel Nursing and Allied Health Opportunities Nationwide

Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
• Allied health travel jobs including CT Tech, Rad Tech, PT, OT, Respiratory, and more
• Local contract and per diem opportunities
• Short-term and 13-week travel assignments

Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

Built for Travel Nurses and Allied Professionals

Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
• Flexible assignment locations
• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

Start Your Next Travel Assignment

Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

Apply today to connect with a recruiter and explore current travel nursing and allied health job opportunities.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Daily paid, Ongoing contract, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Remote work, Flexible hours, Shift work

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