Step into the crucial role of an OR Tech in Illinois, Carbondale, where your precision, teamwork, and steady hands directly support life-saving procedures. As a traveling OR Tech, you’ll join surgical teams across facilities, ensuring clean, well-organized environments, seamless instrument handling, and flawless workflow from first incision to final wrap. Your vigilance and skilled scrubbing, passing, and positioning will protect patient safety and empower surgeons to focus on delivering exceptional care. This is more than a job—it’s a chance to elevate your practice, expand your clinical repertoire across diverse operating rooms, and make a tangible difference with every case. The beauty of Illinois adds a layer of inspiration to your professional journey: from the winding Mississippi and rolling farmland to lakeside retreats, culture-rich towns, and thriving communities. Carbondale blends small-town warmth with a vibrant arts and outdoor scene, offering a welcoming home base while you explore the region and beyond. Your story begins here, with a clear path to growth, meaningful patient impact, and a supportive system behind you.

Location benefits: Carbondale sits in the heart of southern Illinois, a gateway to outdoor adventure and affordable living, with access to state parks, nearby rivers, and a thriving local scene. While you’ll anchor your assignments in Carbondale, there’s the exciting possibility of working at facilities across Illinois and, over time, other U.S. locations through our travel program. You’ll experience the unique rhythms of the Midwest—friendly communities, seasonal events, and ample opportunities to enjoy nature after shifts. The regional network provides exposure to different hospital cultures, technologies, and patient populations, enriching your clinical perspective and expanding your professional value. For those who relish variety, this path offers the balance of a stable weekly schedule with the adventure of new teams, patient stories, and operational challenges that sharpen your skills—and the chance to collect experiences that stand out on your resume.

Role specifics and benefits:
- Core responsibilities: support the sterile technique throughout surgical procedures, scrub and pass instruments with precision, maintain the sterile field, anticipate the needs of surgeons and nurses, assist with patient positioning and specimen handling, manage counts and documentation, support room turnover, and help ensure all equipment is prepped and ready for subsequent cases. You’ll collaborate closely with circulating nurses, anesthesia teams, and surgeons to maintain efficiency and safety in high-stakes environments.
- Professional growth: gain exposure to multiple surgical specialties, pursue continuing education opportunities, and build credentials that enhance your operating room leadership potential. The assignment structure is designed to foster skill diversification, from advanced instrumentation to evolving workflow technologies, helping you become a more versatile OR professional.
- Compensation and incentives: weekly pay in the range of $1,887-$2,033, with guaranteed hours to support stability and planning. The program includes a sign-on bonus and housing assistance to ease relocation, plus extension opportunities that allow you to stay longer with a supportive team if both you and the facility value the partnership.
- Support and security: enjoy 24/7 dedicated travel support, ensuring you’re never alone on the road. From onboarding to on-site needs and crisis management, a responsive team is available to help you navigate schedules, housing, licensing documentation, and facility-specific protocols.
- Scheduling and reliability: initial assignments follow a consistent schedule with guaranteed hours, designed to provide predictable routines while offering the flexibility to extend or transition to new assignments as opportunities arise.

Company values: the organization is built on empowering staff, prioritizing patient care, and fostering a collaborative, respectful work culture. You’ll find a commitment to career advancement, mentorship, and ongoing professional development, backed by a supportive network that values open communication, safety, and the well-being of both patients and travelers. The emphasis on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement creates an environment where hard work is recognized and growth is a shared goal.

Call to action: if you’re ready to shape outcomes in operating rooms across Illinois and beyond, seize this opportunity to join a company that respects your expertise and invests in your future. Apply now to begin a journey that blends meaningful patient impact with professional advancement, exceptional support, and the chance to discover new places while strengthening your OR tech skills. Ready to explore new horizons and contribute to outstanding surgical care? Take the next step and apply today.

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. Start date is 01/05/2026, with initial assignments spanning multiple weeks and extension potential based on performance and facility needs.

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About TLC Nursing
TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, 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 Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.