Embark on a transformative travel assignment as a Surgical Tech in Watertown, New York, where precision, teamwork, and compassionate care come together in the operating room. In this role you will support surgeons and perioperative teams across a range of procedures, from routine to complex, ensuring sterile technique, meticulous instrument preparation, accurate counts, and efficient turnover. Your hands-on expertise will help safeguard patient safety, streamline workflows, and elevate the standard of care in fast-paced environments. This is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to deepen your mastery of the surgical tech specialty, expand your professional network, and contribute meaningfully to every patient’s journey. And while you advance your career, you’ll be captivated by New York’s beauty. Separately, you can explore the state’s picturesque corners—from the rugged Adirondacks to the tranquil shores of the St. Lawrence River and the Thousand Islands—where outdoor adventures, historic communities, and vibrant dining scenes enrich your downtime and broaden your horizons.

Watertown offers a welcoming base with access to a supportive healthcare ecosystem, cultural activities, and a strong sense of community. You’ll enjoy the stability of guaranteed hours, specifically 40 per week, with a competitive weekly pay range that reflects your skills and experience. The travel program also provides the flexibility to work at various locations across the United States, expanding your clinical exposure, sharpening your adaptability, and growing your professional portfolio. In addition to solid compensation, you’ll benefit from housing assistance to ease transitions and a clear path toward contract extensions that recognize your reliability, adaptability, and evolving expertise. This balance of local stability and national mobility creates a unique opportunity to enrich your professional life while soaking in diverse communities and environments.

Role specifics and benefits: As a Surgical Tech, you’ll scrub and assist in the operating room, maintain sterile fields, manage instrument counts, and support surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia teams across multiple specialties. You’ll help with patient positioning, room setup, equipment readiness, specimen labeling, and turnover, ensuring all steps meet exacting standards of safety and quality. The position is designed to foster professional growth within the surgical tech discipline, offering chances to broaden competencies in various procedures, participate in cross-training, and position yourself for extended assignments or leadership opportunities within travel teams. The package includes a competitive bonus program, housing assistance to support relocation, and the potential for contract extensions, so you can plan a longer stay if you choose. Comprehensive support is a core pillar of the travel experience: 24/7 assistance is available from our dedicated team to handle site logistics, credentialing, and any on-site needs, allowing you to focus on delivering outstanding patient care without distraction.

Our values center on empowering staff, cultivating career advancement, and fostering a supportive, collaborative work environment. We believe in investing in your professional growth through mentoring, ongoing education, and transparent pathways to broaden your responsibilities and expand your scope within perioperative care. You’ll find an environment that encourages initiative, recognizes dependability, and prioritizes safety, with peers who collaborate to share knowledge and celebrate success. This culture of empowerment extends beyond the OR, supporting you as you navigate assignment changes, licensing requirements, and continuing education, all while maintaining work-life balance wherever your travels take you.

Ready to make an impact and advance your career? Apply today to join a company that values your contribution and is committed to your ongoing development. This opportunity begins on 04/06/2026 for a multi-week assignment in Watertown, New York, with guaranteed 40 hours per week. Weekly pay ranges from $1,755 to $1,840, and the program offers housing assistance, a competitive bonus, and the possibility of extension opportunities to further your experience. You’ll operate within a supportive network designed to help you succeed, from credentialing and onboarding to on-site coordination and 24/7 travel support. If you’re energized by teamwork, precision, and patient-centered care, this travel role is your gateway to diverse experiences and meaningful professional growth.

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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• Competitive weekly pay
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