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Travel OR Tech Job

Healthforce, Plattsburgh, NY, United States


Overview
Operating Room Technician (OR Tech) – Surgical Services, Plattsburgh, NY. This travel, temporary assignment starts 05/18/2026 for 13–16 weeks in a hospital operating room unit with float to an ambulatory surgery center as cases schedule allow. Weekly pay ranges from $1,942 to $2,100 per week. Guaranteed hours are not guaranteed. Shift is 3x12-hour days.

Key Highlights

Weekly pay: $1,942–$2,100 per week

Assignment duration: 13–16 weeks

Shift: 3x12-hour days

Start date: 05/18/2026

Travel assignment in a hospital OR unit with ASC float

On‑call and weekend rotation; float to ASC as needed

Responsibilities

Prepare sterile setup and maintain a sterile field for surgical cases; assist the team with instrumentation and supplies.

Circulate as applicable and scrub when assigned; manage instrument passes, counts, and specimen handling.

Assist with patient positioning and transport per protocol; support anesthesia and surgical staff as needed.

Maintain OR readiness and turnover: set up rooms, ensure availability of implants and equipment, and assist with equipment reprocessing.

Document intraoperative details in EPIC and adhere to safety, infection control, and workflow standards.

Participate in unit coverage, including float to ASC and responding to case demand; support case scheduling and equipment maintenance.

Requirements

New York State license as a Surgical Technologist and NBSTSA certification (or equivalent); BLS certification required.

Minimum 2 years of clinical OR tech experience; vascular skills are a must.

Prior travel experience preferred; work history from facilities of similar size and trauma II or higher experience is beneficial.

Proficiency in ortho, robotics, general surgery, ENT, plastics, and neuro procedures; able to circulate and scrub as needed.

Ability to work in an OR setting with the capability to float to ASC; EPIC documentation experience; strong teamwork and communication.

Shift and scheduling flexibility: comply with rotation, call, and holiday requirements; be available for on‑call as described.

Benefits and Support

24/7 recruiter and travel support

Dedicated support throughout the assignment

Bi‑weekly orientations; next available dates noted in the assignment

Extension opportunities and ongoing placement support

Assignment length of 13–16 weeks with weekly pay

Pay Disclaimer
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.

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