Travel Operating Room Technician - Scarborough, ME

Experience coastal New England living in vibrant Scarborough, Maine with this exceptional travel opportunity for a Certified Surgical Technologist (ORT) in a state-of-the-art operating room. Scarborough and the greater Portland area are renowned for their picturesque ocean vistas, historic lighthouses, and fresh local cuisine—offering memorable adventures and recharge time outside your shifts. Embrace a unique chance to broaden your expertise, working alongside surgical teams recognized for their innovation and excellence.

Expect professional growth as you collaborate with leading surgeons in a 26-bed OR setting, building your resume with high-acuity cases in a Level 1 trauma center. You’ll gain valuable exposure to a diverse caseload including general surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and endovascular procedures, using equipment from Storz, Stryker, Olympus, and the Intuitive Robot. This assignment is perfect for clinicians craving new workplace cultures, leadership styles, and hands-on learning with the latest technologies.

Schedule:

• 3x12s Days: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
• Weekly hours: 48 preferred, 36 acceptable
• Weekend rotation: 1 in 4 weekends (12-hour shifts)
• Call: One overnight (11 pm – 7 am); specialty call as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ recent OR surgical tech experience
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential required
• Proven Level 1 trauma experience
• Experience in OR environments using Epic EMR
• Flexible, accountable, punctual, and collaborative attitude

Preferred:

• Background in General, GU/GYN, Orthopedic trauma/joints, Neurosurgery, ENT, Pediatrics, Plastics, Dental, Endovascular cases

Responsibilities:

• Assist surgeons and nursing staff during a wide variety of procedures in a fast-paced OR
• Maintain strict surgical asepsis and patient safety protocols
• Manage surgical equipment including robotics, endoscopy, and specialty devices
• Uphold consistent documentation and communication through Epic EMR

Benefits and Perks:

• Premium compensation with tax-advantaged stipends
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits and 401(k) options for job security
• Travel assistance from assignment start to finish
• Scrubs (teal) provided by the facility
• Expand your professional horizons with exposure to new procedures and leadership approaches
• Meaningful work-life balance: explore Maine’s beaches, arts, and culinary scenes during your downtime

Ready to take your surgical tech career to new heights while experiencing all that Maine has to offer? Apply now for this rewarding travel role!