Travel Surgical Tech Job
Petoskey, MI
Contracted
McLaren Northern Michigan
Mid Level
Embark on a transformative opportunity as a Surgical Tech traveling professional in Michigan’s cherished Petoskey, where your precision, teamwork, and compassionate care empower surgical teams to deliver life‑changing outcomes. In this role, you scrub, gown, and glove with confidence, anticipate instrument needs, perform meticulous counts, and support surgeons through a broad spectrum of procedures. You’ll be part of a dedicated traveling team that brings sterile technique, efficiency, and patient-centered focus to diverse operating rooms, ensuring safety, comfort, and smooth workflow from initial prep to final closure. Beginning January 5, 2026, you’ll enter a cycle of weeks that offers extension opportunities, ongoing learning, and the chance to broaden your expertise within the Surgical Tech specialty while making an enduring impact on patients, families, and colleagues. This is more than a contract; it’s a doorway to professional growth, personal discovery, and a brighter future in perioperative care.
Petoskey invites you to experience Michigan’s natural beauty and vibrant community life. Picture mornings by the sparkling shores of Lake Michigan, afternoons exploring charming shops along the historic Gaslight District, and evenings unwinding on scenic trails or by the bay. In every season, northern Michigan offers outdoor adventures—from summer boating and lakefront picnics to autumn color tours and winter sports at nearby resorts. Working in Petoskey means a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle where you can recharge after shifts and bring renewed focus to your clinical practice. You’ll enjoy a college-town atmosphere with cultural events, welcome hospitality, and a strong sense of community, all while you contribute to surgical care in a region known for its dedication to residents and visitors alike.
Location benefits extend beyond Petoskey to opportunities across the United States, enriching your professional journey with exposure to a broad range of facilities, case mixes, and perioperative teams. The role provides the flexibility to experience diverse hospital environments—from urban centers to quieter regional centers—allowing you to expand your clinical repertoire, refine your sterile technique, and learn new instrumentation and procedures. You’ll work with seasoned surgeons and surgical teams using cutting‑edge equipment, while benefiting from the stability of a supportive travel program. The comprehensive logistics support, customized housing options, and robust onboarding help you settle quickly, so you can focus on delivering excellence in patient care wherever your travels take you. This diverse exposure not only sharpens your skills but also broadens your professional network, opening doors for future advancement in the surgical services arena.
Role specifics and benefits are designed to maximize both clinical impact and personal value. Your core responsibilities will include maintaining strict aseptic technique, preparing and arranging surgical trays and instruments, performing instrument counts, and providing reliable support to surgeons and nurses throughout procedures. You’ll assist with patient positioning and draping, hand instruments to the sterile field, and help with wound closure preparation and documentation as directed by the surgical team. Throughout your assignments, you’ll have meaningful opportunities for professional growth within the surgical tech specialty, including exposure to diverse procedures, cross‑training in related perioperative roles, and potential progression paths within the travel program. Competitive benefits include a bonus structure, housing assistance, and extension opportunities that allow you to extend successful contracts for continued growth. Weekly pay ranges from $1,380 to $1,416, with the understanding that final compensation and any extensions will be confirmed during the hiring process. While guaranteed hours aren’t set, the program emphasizes consistent scheduling and reliable support, ensuring you can plan ahead while enjoying the flexibility travel provides. A dedicated travel concierge and 24/7 support team stand by to assist you anytime, anywhere, making the logistics of travel seamless and stress‑free so you can focus on clinical excellence and patient safety.
Company values center on empowering staff to reach new heights while maintaining a supportive, collaboration‑driven culture. We are committed to your career advancement, offering ongoing training, mentorship, and a transparent pathway to higher responsibilities within perioperative services. Our teams foster respect, inclusion, and open communication, celebrating your contributions and providing a stable environment where you can thrive as you navigate new clinical settings. When you join, you join a community that prioritizes your professional development, wellbeing, and work‑life balance, backed by leadership that understands the unique rewards and challenges of travel healthcare.
If you’re ready to elevate your surgical tech career and embrace the chance to impact patients across the country while enjoying a rich Michigan experience, apply now. This is your opportunity to join a company that values your expertise, supports your ambitions, and crafts a journey built around growth, flexibility, and meaningful care. Begin your travel adventure with us, contributing to high‑quality surgical outcomes and building a legacy of perioperative excellence.
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.
Petoskey invites you to experience Michigan’s natural beauty and vibrant community life. Picture mornings by the sparkling shores of Lake Michigan, afternoons exploring charming shops along the historic Gaslight District, and evenings unwinding on scenic trails or by the bay. In every season, northern Michigan offers outdoor adventures—from summer boating and lakefront picnics to autumn color tours and winter sports at nearby resorts. Working in Petoskey means a balanced, fulfilling lifestyle where you can recharge after shifts and bring renewed focus to your clinical practice. You’ll enjoy a college-town atmosphere with cultural events, welcome hospitality, and a strong sense of community, all while you contribute to surgical care in a region known for its dedication to residents and visitors alike.
Location benefits extend beyond Petoskey to opportunities across the United States, enriching your professional journey with exposure to a broad range of facilities, case mixes, and perioperative teams. The role provides the flexibility to experience diverse hospital environments—from urban centers to quieter regional centers—allowing you to expand your clinical repertoire, refine your sterile technique, and learn new instrumentation and procedures. You’ll work with seasoned surgeons and surgical teams using cutting‑edge equipment, while benefiting from the stability of a supportive travel program. The comprehensive logistics support, customized housing options, and robust onboarding help you settle quickly, so you can focus on delivering excellence in patient care wherever your travels take you. This diverse exposure not only sharpens your skills but also broadens your professional network, opening doors for future advancement in the surgical services arena.
Role specifics and benefits are designed to maximize both clinical impact and personal value. Your core responsibilities will include maintaining strict aseptic technique, preparing and arranging surgical trays and instruments, performing instrument counts, and providing reliable support to surgeons and nurses throughout procedures. You’ll assist with patient positioning and draping, hand instruments to the sterile field, and help with wound closure preparation and documentation as directed by the surgical team. Throughout your assignments, you’ll have meaningful opportunities for professional growth within the surgical tech specialty, including exposure to diverse procedures, cross‑training in related perioperative roles, and potential progression paths within the travel program. Competitive benefits include a bonus structure, housing assistance, and extension opportunities that allow you to extend successful contracts for continued growth. Weekly pay ranges from $1,380 to $1,416, with the understanding that final compensation and any extensions will be confirmed during the hiring process. While guaranteed hours aren’t set, the program emphasizes consistent scheduling and reliable support, ensuring you can plan ahead while enjoying the flexibility travel provides. A dedicated travel concierge and 24/7 support team stand by to assist you anytime, anywhere, making the logistics of travel seamless and stress‑free so you can focus on clinical excellence and patient safety.
Company values center on empowering staff to reach new heights while maintaining a supportive, collaboration‑driven culture. We are committed to your career advancement, offering ongoing training, mentorship, and a transparent pathway to higher responsibilities within perioperative services. Our teams foster respect, inclusion, and open communication, celebrating your contributions and providing a stable environment where you can thrive as you navigate new clinical settings. When you join, you join a community that prioritizes your professional development, wellbeing, and work‑life balance, backed by leadership that understands the unique rewards and challenges of travel healthcare.
If you’re ready to elevate your surgical tech career and embrace the chance to impact patients across the country while enjoying a rich Michigan experience, apply now. This is your opportunity to join a company that values your expertise, supports your ambitions, and crafts a journey built around growth, flexibility, and meaningful care. Begin your travel adventure with us, contributing to high‑quality surgical outcomes and building a legacy of perioperative excellence.
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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