Travel OR Tech Job

Step into the operating room as an OR Tech in Illinois Herrin and become an indispensable partner to surgeons nurses and anesthesia teams who rely on you to uphold the highest standards of precision safety and patient care. This is more than a assignmentits a chance to influence outcomes sharpen your technical mastery and grow within a supportive network that values your skill dedication and voice. Beginning February 23 2026 youll join a dynamic team prepared to leverage your OR expertise across diverse cases with a clear path to professional development meaningful responsibility and a sustainable rewarding pace. Your impact starts with your hands at the table: steady prepared and ready to anticipate every instrument every need every moment that makes a difference in a patients journey. Imagine the confidence youll gain as you build proficiency in sterile technique instrument tracking and team communication while contributing to safer surgeries and smoother workflows that elevate the entire operating room experience.

Illinois is a place of remarkable contrasts: urban energy and quiet scenic corners historic towns and modern medical hubs all with a welcoming spirit. Herrin sits at the heart of a region rich in natural beauty and community pride. Beyond the hospital walls youll discover easy access to outdoors that refreshes the routine of traveling healthcarewinding trails and parks friendly local events and a culture that celebrates resilience. And for those who dream of broader horizons the opportunity to work across various locations in the United States is achievable through this role offering a broad canvas to expand your professional network while sharpening adaptability in different clinical settings. From the quiet charm of small-town Illinois to the vibrancy of larger metropolitan centers youll experience diverse hospital environments varied surgical modalities and a spectrum of patient populations that challenge and refine your skill set. With this position youll gain the advantage of learning through exposure to multiple OR teams different perioperative protocols and a network of colleagues who share your commitment to excellence.

Role specifics are designed to elevate your career while ensuring you have the support you need. As an OR Tech youll be a critical member of the surgical team assisting with patient positioning instrument setup sterile technique and intraoperative instrument transfers. Youll work closely with surgeons and staff to anticipate needs maintain instrument counts organize trays and ensure a sterile field throughout all phases of procedures. Youll help prepare and manage equipment anticipate instrument exchanges and communicate clearly under pressure to minimize delays and optimize patient safety. The role offers robust opportunities for professional growth within the OR specialty including cross-training in specialty procedures exposure to a wide range of surgical cases and the chance to develop leadership skills in a high-stakes environment. Benefits are designed to be competitive and multi-faceted: a competitive weekly pay range of $2025-$2097 reflects your experience and responsibilities with guaranteed hours of 36.0 per week. Youll also have access to a signing incentive and housing assistance to support a smooth transition to your assignment plus attractive extension opportunities should you choose to continue on another contract. The program is built to provide comprehensive 24/7 support while traveling with the company ensuring youre never navigating a new city or hospital aloneour team is available around the clock to answer questions coordinate logistics and troubleshoot any challenges that arise so you can focus on patient care and professional performance. The structure is designed to reward stability and expertise as you extend your assignment and take on additional responsibilities.

At the core the company is committed to empowering staff through a culture of growth mentorship and collaboration. Youll be part of a community that values your clinical judgment and the unique perspective you bring to perioperative care. Career advancement is woven into the experience with opportunities to expand into lead tech roles educator positions or transition into broader perioperative pathways. The environment is designed to be supportive with ongoing education skill-building workshops and access to resources that help you stay current with evolving best practices in surgical technology. The organization emphasizes a team-first approach where every members contributions are recognized and your professional development is a shared investmentyour success is viewed as a catalyst for improved patient outcomes and heightened departmental performance.

If youre ready to join a company that values your contributions supports your aspirations and offers a structured path to growth this is your moment. Apply now to begin a transformative journey as an OR Tech with the opportunity to impact lives advance your expertise and enjoy the variety of experiences that come with traveling assignments across Illinois and beyond. A vibrant professional life awaits you built on reliability learning and the satisfaction that comes from delivering the highest standard of perioperative care. Ready to take the next step Embrace the challenge seize the opportunity and help shape the future of surgical excellence with a partner who stands by you every step of the way.

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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