Take your career in Surgical Tech further with Nomad Health. We connect experienced allied health professionals with top-tier travel assignments throughout the country. Sign up now or explore our extensive selection of Surgical Technologist jobs below to find your perfect fit.
At Nomad, every allied health travel assignment is supported by a fully loaded benefits suite, featuring medical, dental, vision, and malpractice insurance, alongside a 401(k). You'll also enjoy perks like reimbursements for scrubs, licenses, and certifications, $750 for travel expenses, and housing and meal stipends. Getting started as a travel surgical tech is easy: simply build your Nomad profile and start applying instantly.
Working as a travel surgical technologist offers the opportunity to advance your career through exceptional financial incentives and professional growth while enjoying the security of a high-demand specialty. It provides the freedom to work with advanced surgical technologies and expert interdisciplinary teams across the country, allowing you to take the next step in your allied health journey with confidence.
Competitive Pay – Travel surgical technologist jobs frequently offer significantly higher pay than permanent staff positions. Your earning potential is maximized based on your experience and credentials, with an average pay of approximately $2,191 per week and highs up to $3,640 per week.
Continuous Learning and Technology – Traveling puts you on the fast track to mastering complex surgical equipment and protocols. You will gain exposure to diverse technologies, such as robotic surgical equipment and specialized sterile instrumentation. You will also broaden your clinical perspective by working in various high-acuity environments—from CVORs and Orthopedics to Labor and Delivery—sharpening your skills in maintaining sterile fields and anticipating surgeon needs.
Location Freedom – One of the biggest perks is the ability to decide exactly where you want to work, from the specific city to the facility type. Accepting assignments in new locations allows you to experience different hospital systems and patient populations you might not encounter in a regular staff position, giving you full control over your lifestyle, shift preferences (day vs. night), and contract length.
To become a travel surgical technologist, the journey typically begins with graduating from an accredited surgical technologist program, such as those approved by the CAAHEP or ABHES, and obtaining a professional credential like the Certified Surgical Technologist (CST). Following certification, aspiring technologists must gain hands-on experience in an operating room to master skills like sterile field maintenance, equipment sterilization, and intra-operative assistance. Many professionals also choose to advance their careers and marketability by gaining experience in specialties like cardiovascular or orthopedic surgery, or by earning a first assist certification. Once established with the necessary experience—typically a minimum of 12 months in a clinical setting—and credentials, technologists can partner with a travel agency, like Nomad, to find assignments that fit their career goals and lifestyle.
Learn more about travel allied in Nomad's travel surgical technologist career guide.