Travel Sterile Processing Tech Job

Step into a weeks-long opportunity as a Sterile Processing Tech in Bangor, Maine, beginning December 22, 2025. In this critical role, you'll ensure every instrument that passes through the sterile supply chain is meticulously cleaned, tested, and packaged for safe reuse, directly supporting patient care in the operating room. Your precision and vigilance will safeguard surgical timeframes, reduce infection risk, and uphold the hospital's standards for sterility. This assignment offers a clear path to deepen your expertise in a central service environment while maintaining the predictability of 40 guaranteed hours per week and a competitive weekly pay range of $1,451 to $1,472. You'll enjoy the stability of a start date that aligns with your career goals, and the flexibility that comes with weeks-long engagements, plus the potential to extend and transition to other locations as needed, all while your professional journey begins on 12 / 22 / 2025.

Bangor, Maine, presents a unique blend of small-city warmth and access to extraordinary outdoor beauty. You'll experience a welcoming community, affordable living, and a pace that supports focus and precision on the job. The region offers charming riverfront walks, local eateries, and a surprising variety of cultural events that enrich your off-work hours. For nature lovers, Maine's landscapes are a natural playground-coastlines, forests, and parks are close at hand for weekend adventures or after-shift decompression. And for those who crave broader horizons, this assignment opens pathways to work at facilities across the United States, expanding your professional network while you refine your sterile processing expertise. Rotations can expose you to different instrument processing ecosystems, helping you build a robust portfolio of skills and experiences that set you apart in the field.

In this role, you'll handle essential responsibilities that keep the operating rooms running smoothly and safely. Core duties include decontamination, instrument inspection, cleaning, packaging, and sterilization using steam and other approved modalities, followed by load validation and accurate instrument tracking. You'll restock and distribute sterile items to surgical areas, manage inventories, and maintain meticulous documentation to ensure compliance with AAMI and hospital policies. You'll partner with sterile processing leadership, OR teams, and infection prevention to uphold quality standards, reduce turnaround times, and support patient safety. This environment encourages hands-on learning and professional growth, with opportunities to broaden your scope through cross-training, mentorship responsibilities, and pathways toward leadership roles within the CSSD. The position also supports ongoing education and certification preparation as part of a proactive career-development framework.

The program offers competitive benefits that recognize your expertise and commitment. In addition to the stated weekly pay, you'll be eligible for a bonus program designed to reward performance and initiative. Housing assistance is provided to ease transition and relocation, helping you settle quickly into your new community. There are clear extension opportunities, enabling you to continue contributing to high-performing teams or to transition seamlessly into longer-term engagements as your goals evolve. The arrangement is backed by comprehensive support for travelers, with 24 / 7 assistance from a dedicated team to address any travel, housing, or work-related needs. From scheduling changes to on-site resources, you'll have reliable, around-the-clock support as you move through assignments across facilities.

Our company is built on a foundation of empowering staff, delivering clear paths for career advancement, and cultivating a supportive, collaborative work environment. You'll join teams that value your expertise, recognize your contributions, and invest in resources that help you grow-from advanced sterile processing techniques to leadership competencies. The emphasis is on balance, continuous improvement, and the confidence that comes with being part of a network that prioritizes your development and well-being as you refine your craft and expand your impact in patient care.

If you're ready to elevate your career and embrace a role that combines critical clinical impact with the chance to explore Maine's beauty and broader opportunities nationwide, apply today. This is your invitation to join a company that values your skills, your growth, and your dedication to patient safety. Please note : the hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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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.

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