Travel Operating Room Technician (OR Tech) / Surgical Technologist – Santa Fe, NM

Start your next travel healthcare job as an experienced Operating Room Technician in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Join a collaborative surgical team and use your expertise in sterile technique, patient safety, and efficient operating room care. This 13-week travel contract offers a consistent four-day schedule in a city known for its rich arts and cultural scene, historic charm, and access to beautiful Southwestern outdoor spaces.

Travel OR Tech Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,310-$1,410
• Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Specialty: Operating Room / Surgical Services
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 4 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 10-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Hours per Week: 40
• Weekend Requirement: None
• On-Call Requirement: Yes
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC

Operating Room Technician Job Requirements

• At least 1 year of operating room or surgical technologist experience required; 2 or more years preferred
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an accredited surgical technology program or LVN/LPN program
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification or an active LVN/LPN license
• Recent graduates must obtain Certified Surgical Technologist certification within 180 days of graduation, as applicable
• Ability to scrub multiple surgical specialties is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, aseptic practices, and operating room safety standards
• Ability to work effectively under the direction of a professional nurse and as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team

Travel OR Tech Responsibilities

• Prepare patients, the operating room, instruments, supplies, and equipment for scheduled surgical procedures
• Establish and maintain the sterile field throughout each surgical procedure
• Pass instruments and sutures to the physician and provide assistance as directed
• Use physician preference cards to pull cases and set up operating rooms
• Maintain accurate and current preference card information
• Prepare patient skin, position patients appropriately, and transport patients to and from the operating room
• Identify, protect, and appropriately manage biological specimens
• Monitor surgical conditions and help maintain proper traffic control, dress codes, sanitation, and aseptic standards
• Demonstrate proficiency with surgical supplies, instruments, and operating room equipment
• Follow universal barrier precautions and facility procedures for decontamination, processing, and sterilization
• Provide respectful, privacy-focused support that addresses the physical, psychosocial, cultural, age-specific, and developmental needs of each patient
• Collaborate with the surgical team to promote safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Apply now to join this operating room team and take your next travel OR Tech contract to Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.