Step into a key role in surgical care as a Surgical Tech in Rochester, New York, where your precise hands, steady focus, and collaborative spirit help protect patients and empower surgeons to deliver life-changing outcomes. This opportunity is crafted for skilled Surgical Techs who excel in fast-paced operating rooms, maintain immaculate sterile fields, manage instrumentation with precision, and communicate clearly under pressure. You’ll play a pivotal part in patient safety and OR efficiency, advancing your expertise in a specialty that blends technical proficiency with compassionate care. As part of a national program, you’ll have the chance to broaden your experience across multiple facilities, while staying rooted in the vibrant, resource-rich environment of upstate New York. Beyond the OR, you’ll discover the beauty and diversity of this state, from serene lakes and rolling hills to thriving arts scenes and historic neighborhoods, offering a enriching backdrop to your professional journey.

Location Benefits
Rochester presents a compelling mix of modern healthcare innovation and accessible lifestyle. You’ll work within state-of-the-art surgical suites across prominent medical campuses, benefiting from strong interdepartmental collaboration and continuing education opportunities. The city’s neighborhoods boast a blend of culinary experiences, outdoor recreation, and cultural events, with parks, river paths, and waterfront amenities that invite you to unwind after a demanding day in the OR. For those who crave variety, this program also offers the flexibility to be deployed to carefully selected facilities across the United States, delivering exposure to diverse patient populations, procedural volumes, and surgical technologies. Competitive weekly compensation ranges from $1,326 to $1,397, with housing assistance and opportunities to extend assignments, helping you plan and optimize your travel schedule. While traveling, you’ll have 24/7 support from the company, guaranteeing that you’re never navigating a shift or a new facility alone—our team is with you every step of the way.

Role Specifics and Benefits
- Core responsibilities: assist in instrument setup and sterile technique, anticipate needs of the surgical team, pass instruments efficiently, manage counts and specimen handling, and ensure instrument tray integrity across procedures. Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and circulating staff to maintain distraction-free, patient-centered environments. Maintain meticulous documentation and adhere to all safety and regulatory standards.
- Professional growth: expand your repertoire across various surgical specialties, refine your instrument knowledge, and gain exposure to emerging technologies and technique refinement in the OR. Opportunities exist to rotate through facilities that emphasize diverse case mixes, enabling you to sharpen critical thinking, adaptability, and teamwork in high-stakes environments.
- Benefits: enjoy competitive weekly pay with clear payment ranges, a robust housing assistance program to ease relocation and temporary housing, and potential extension opportunities to align with your preferred schedule and career goals. Additional incentives such as performance-based bonuses may be available depending on assignment specifics.
- Support: benefit from comprehensive, 24/7 support from travel coordinators and clinical mentors who understand the nuances of traveling as a Surgical Tech. From onboarding to on-site integration and post-assignment wrap-up, you’ll receive consistent guidance, resource access, and troubleshooting assistance to minimize downtime and maximize focus on patient care.
- Stability and continuity: while guaranteed hours are listed as 0.0, the program is designed to maximize consistent scheduling across assignments, with clear communication about shift patterns, rate stability, and extension potential to help you maintain a steady workload as you build your professional portfolio.

Company Values
Our organization is built on empowering surgical professionals to advance with confidence, continually develop clinical skills, and thrive in supportive, collaborative environments. We invest in continuous learning, mentorship, and a culture that values open communication, integrity, and patient-centered care. By prioritizing work-life balance, recognizing excellence, and providing structured pathways for career progression, we aim to create a workplace where Surgical Techs feel valued, heard, and equipped to grow—both professionally and personally.

Call to Action
If you’re ready to elevate your career as a Surgical Tech and contribute to exemplary surgical care, apply now. Join a program that honors your skill, aligns with your professional development, and supports your journey across New York and beyond. Embrace the opportunity to work with dedicated teams, experience diverse procedures, and enjoy the benefits and resources designed to help you thrive—today, tomorrow, and on every new assignment you pursue.

Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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About TLC Nursing
TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection
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Why Travelers Choose TLC

• Competitive weekly pay
• Fast credentialing
• 24/7 recruiter & clinical support
• Nationwide assignments

Referral Bonus
Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.

EEO Statement
TLC Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.