Travel Surgical Technologist - $2,660 per week

MedCadre is seeking a travel Surgical Technologist for a travel job in Ketchum, Idaho.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Surgical Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Start Date: 09/22/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Post Summary
Start Date: September 22, 2025 tentative

Job Title: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)
Location: Ketchum, ID
Job Type: 13-week contract

Schedule & Hours

• Shift: Day shift (Monday – Friday)
• Shift Length: 8 hours (typically 7:00 AM–3:30PM)
• Weekly Hours: 40 hours per week
• Orientation: 24 hours provided

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) to support the Surgical Services department. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong knowledge of surgical procedures , instrumentation, and sterile technique while assisting surgeons and nurses in the operating room . This role requires precision, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate surgical team needs to ensure safe and efficient patient care. Professionalism, adaptability, and teamwork within a fast-paced surgical environment are essential.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons and nurses during operative procedures by preparing instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Maintain strict adherence to sterile technique and infection control protocols.
• Anticipate the needs of the surgical team during procedures.
• Support turnover and cleaning of operating rooms in collaboration with the team.
• Participate in high-demand surgical cases, including orthopedics, general surgery, gynecology, trauma, and endoscopy.

Required Qualifications

• Active CST certification (NCCT or NBSTSA).
• Current BLS certification (AHA required).
• Minimum 3 years of recent surgical technologist experience with a strong orthopedic background.
• Experience in SPD (Sterile Processing Department) and HLD (High-Level Disinfection) preferred.
• Previous travel experience is highly preferred.

Additional Details

• Unit: Surgical Services – 2nd Floor (OR Tech)
• Care Setting: Acute – Operating Room
• Charting System: EpicCare Inpatient (Epic Systems)
• Trauma Level: Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
• Suites: 4 OR suites + 1 Endoscopy suite
• Average Cases: ~8 per day
• Leadership: Charge Nurse and Assistant Nurse Manager present on each shift

Application Process

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting their resume to or call for more information.

Additional Details

Unit: Surgical Services (OR Tech)
Care Setting: Acute – Operating Room
Charting System: EpicCare Inpatient (Epic Systems)
Trauma Level: Critical Access Hospital (CAH)
Leadership: Charge Nurse and Assistant Nurse Manager present on each shift

About MedCadre

At MedCadre, headquartered in Irvine, California and serving healthcare organizations nationwide, we connect exceptional clinicians with world-class career opportunities while upholding the highest standards of ethics, fairness, and integrity. As a Joint Commission–accredited and ISO 9001–certified leader in medical staffing, we strictly adhere to healthcare regulations, ensuring trust and peace of mind for both our clinicians and partner facilities.

Guided by our core values; Results , Approachability , Care , and Emergency (RACE), we foster an environment where you can grow professionally, build meaningful relationships, and deliver outstanding patient care. When you join MedCadre, you become part of a broad network dedicated to advancing healthcare, improving lives, and shaping the future of patient outcomes together.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and embrace diversity at every level of our organization

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Health Care FSA
• Vision benefits
• Dental benefits
• Retention bonus
• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Sick pay
• Weekly pay