Travel Operating Room Technician in Elgin, IL

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Job Details

Location Elgin, IL
Discipline ORT
Date Posted November 03, 2026

Job Description

Embrace your next professional adventure in Elgin, ILa vibrant city offering a blend of small-town charm and access to Chicagos dynamic energy. With renowned galleries, local eateries, and scenic parks, Elgin provides endless opportunities to explore during your days off. Working in this travel position, you'll benefit from exposure to varied surgical settings and innovative operating room techniques, further sharpening your expertise.

Expand your skills and experience by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and top-tier surgical leaders. Your role in this fast-paced environment will not only deepen your OR knowledge, but also greatly enhance your resumepreparing you for future success in diverse healthcare settings. Take advantage of every opportunity to grow as a healthcare professional while exploring a new region.

Schedule/Hours:

  • 16-week assignment
  • 10-hour day shifts (6:45a-5:15p), 40 hours/week
  • Rotating on-call: evenings, overnight, weekends (call only)
  • Holiday coverage as needed
  • Floating between units is unlikely

Required Skills & Experience:

  • National certification as a Certified Surgical Tech (CST) or Registered Nurse (RN)
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Minimum 2 years of recent scrub experience in orthopedics and neurosurgery
  • Preference for candidates with 4+ years of experience
  • Proficiency with Epic (EMR)
  • New graduates are not eligible
  • Must submit a current resume, two recent professional references, skills checklist, and copies of certifications

Responsibilities:

  • Assist surgeons and OR staff with prepping, procedures, and sterile protocols
  • Scrub for orthopedic and neurosurgical procedures
  • Rotate for on-call coverage as assigned
  • Ensure accurate documentation within Epic system
  • Collaborate seamlessly with interdisciplinary team members

Perks & Benefits:

  • Tax-advantaged travel stipends to maximize your earnings
  • Premium compensation for your expertise
  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage and 401(k) access
  • Travel assistance for seamless transitions
  • Job security through established assignments
  • Opportunities to work in new environments, contributing to personal and professional growth

Unleash your potential, broaden your experience, and see what Elgin has to offer! Submit your application today to take the next step in your career journey.

$1,694 - $1,792/Week Estimated weekly earnings represent hourly wages, based on 40 hours per week, and expense reimbursement for eligible candidates. The actual amount may vary based on hours worked, eligibility for reimbursements, and seasonal adjustments.

Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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