Step into an impactful surgical role as a Travel Surgical Tech in Bangor, Maine, where your expertise quietly sustains life in the operating room and your professional presence elevates every team you join. You’ll be at the center of critical procedures, ensuring sterile technique, precise instrument handling, and seamless collaboration with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesiologists. Each shift offers the chance to contribute to patient outcomes that matter, to sharpen your technique across a spectrum of procedures, and to grow through hands-on experience in a supportive, fast-paced environment. This weeks-long assignment begins on 03/30/2026 and guarantees 40 hours per week, with weekly pay ranging from $1,881 to $2,045, reflecting your skills, reliability, and the responsibilities you undertake. As a Surgical Tech in this program, you’ll join a mission-driven team that values precision, safety, and compassion in equal measure. When you’re not scrubbed in, Maine invites you to breathe in its unspoiled beauty—from rugged coastlines and freshwater lakes to lush forests and charming small towns. Beyond Bangor, you’ll find opportunities to explore the state’s coastal villages and inland trails, as well as taste-seasonal seafood, Appalachian vistas, and a pace that complements focused, methodical work. Separately, you can write in the vacancy about the beautiful places of this state to entice imagination: the rugged beauty of Acadia’s coast, the peaceful pines of the North Woods, the charm of coastal towns, and the warmth of communities that welcome travelers with genuine Maine hospitality.

Location Benefits: Working in Bangor places you in a city that blends historical charm with modern healthcare excellence, where a community hospital environment supports teamwork, efficiency, and professional pride. You’ll benefit from the region’s accessible outdoor recreation, from hiking and boating to fall foliage drives, offering a balanced rhythm between demanding cases and restorative downtime. For the bold traveler, the program also provides the flexibility to be deployed across various locations in the United States, enriching your clinical repertoire, providing exposure to diverse surgical teams, equipment, and hospital protocols, and expanding your professional network. Whether you stay in Bangor or rotate to other facilities, you’ll enjoy consistent orientation, reliable scheduling, and the stability of a guaranteed 40-hour work week, with the potential for extension and ongoing opportunities as you demonstrate skill, reliability, and leadership in the OR.

Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core responsibilities: prepare and handle surgical instruments and supplies, maintain sterile technique throughout procedures, assist the surgical team with positioning and draping, anticipate the needs of surgeons, perform accurate instrument counts, manage specimen labeling and transport, and ensure efficient room turnover while upholding patient safety and privacy. You’ll collaborate closely with surgeons, nurses, anesthesia teams, and support staff to keep the OR running smoothly and safely from case to case.
- Professional growth: this assignment affords broad exposure to multiple specialties and procedures, enabling you to broaden your technical proficiency, sequence optimization, and adaptability under pressure. You’ll have access to mentorship from experienced perioperative leaders, opportunities for additional certifications, and pathways to advance within perioperative services as you demonstrate excellence and leadership on the floor.
- Competitive benefits: you’ll receive weekly pay within the stated range, with the potential for a sign-on or performance bonus, and housing assistance designed to ease relocation and housing search for weeks-long assignments. There are extension opportunities to continue with the program if you excel and the needs align, providing continuity in your professional journey and income stability.
- Comprehensive support: a dedicated travel support team stands by 24/7, ready to assist with scheduling, housing, travel logistics, and any on-site needs. You’ll have robust clinical support and real-time assistance to address emergencies, credential checks, or operational questions so you can focus on patient care and teamwork without distraction.

Company Values: Our organization is devoted to empowering its staff, fostering clear pathways for career advancement, and cultivating a culture of respect, learning, and resilience. We invest in your growth through ongoing education, constructive feedback, and opportunities to showcase leadership in the OR. A supportive, collaborative environment ensures you’re never navigating complex cases alone — your colleagues and leaders are committed to your well-being, professional development, and long-term success in perioperative care.

Call to Action: If you’re a dedicated Surgical Tech ready to elevate your practice, expand your horizons, and contribute to outstanding patient outcomes, apply now. This is your chance to join a company that values your expertise, supports your ambitions, and champions your development as you travel, learn, and lead in operating rooms across dynamic settings.

Note: 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.

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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.

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TLC Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.