Travel Surgical Tech Job

Step into a vital role as a Surgical Tech in Shiprock, New Mexico, and become a cornerstone of life-saving surgeries where every scrub counts. This weeks-long travel assignment, slated to begin on December 22, 2025, places you at the center of the operating room, ensuring sterile technique, preparing instrument trays, and standing ready to pass tools with precision as surgeons chart the course of complex procedures. Your expertise will help safeguard patient safety, support seamless case flow, and elevate the standard of care in a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment. In between cases, you’ll experience the beauty and culture of New Mexico—the dramatic mesas, vast blue skies, and the quiet power of the desert—while embracing a career path that blends hands-on technique with opportunities to mentor peers and refine your specialty skills. For professionals who crave variety, this role also opens doors to work in diverse locations across the United States, expanding your practice in a range of operating rooms, from bustling urban centers to intimate rural facilities, each with its own rhythms and challenges.

Location benefits : Shiprock and the surrounding region offer a unique blend of outdoor recreation, cultural richness, and community-oriented healthcare, creating a rewarding backdrop for travel nursing and perioperative professionals. You’ll enjoy the advantages of a manageable travel footprint that allows restorative downtime in scenic settings, while still advancing your professional qualifications. The broader option to rotate through multiple sites nationwide means you’ll gain exposure to different surgical teams, equipment platforms, and protocol variations, accelerating your growth as a Surgical Tech. Expect supportive housing arrangements to ease your transition, flexible scheduling where available, and the chance to build a robust professional network that spans across facilities and specialties. The region’s natural beauty—red rock formations, the San Juan River vistas, and expansive night skies—provides a memorable context for your career journey, giving you time to recharge between high-stakes operating room days.

Role specifics and benefits : In this surgical tech role, you’ll scrub in for procedures, assist with instrument setup and sterile technique, and maintain the integrity of the sterile field throughout operations. You’ll participate in counts, assist with patient positioning, and support the circulating nurse and surgical team to ensure smooth instrument انتقال and turnover. This assignment emphasizes growth within the specialty, offering hands-on practice across a spectrum of procedures and the potential for additional training, certifications, and expanded responsibilities tied to your evolving skill set. Compensation is competitive and structured to recognize the travel-focused nature of the role, with an estimated weekly pay range of $1,664 to $1,741. A sign-on bonus is available, and housing assistance is provided to help you settle quickly and comfortably. There are extension opportunities if you wish to continue beyond the initial term, or to explore additional weeks and sites, enabling you to tailor your travel to your personal and professional goals. A dedicated 24 / 7 support team is available to assist you throughout your journey—from pre-arrival guidance to on-site needs—so you’re never navigating the road alone.

Company values : The employer behind this opportunity is committed to empowering surgical professionals, prioritizing career advancement, and fostering a supportive work environment. They champion safety, continuous learning, and collaboration, providing mentorship, resources, and clear pathways to broaden your scope of practice. You’ll join a community that values your expertise, respects your autonomy, and actively invests in your professional development, helping you translate on-the-job experiences into tangible, long-term career growth.

Call to action : If you’re ready to elevate your Surgical Tech career and contribute to meaningful patient outcomes while exploring new places across the country, apply now. This is your chance to join a company that values your contribution, supports your growth, and helps you build a diverse, fulfilling travel portfolio. 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. Start date is 12 / 22 / 2025, with weeks-long duration and a weekly pay range of $1,664-$1,741. There are no guaranteed hours, but extensive housing support, a sign-on bonus, and extension opportunities reinforce a stable, welcoming path as you advance in your surgical tech career. Embrace the opportunity to make an impact in Shiprock, appreciate the beauty of New Mexico, and gain invaluable experience across the United States.

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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.

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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.