Step into a critical role as a Sterile Processing Tech, where your meticulous work underpins every patient’s safe surgery. In this essential specialty, you’ll guarantee that instruments and equipment are decontaminated, inspected, packaged, and sterilized to the highest standards, so surgeons can perform with confidence and patients can recover with peace of mind. This multi-week assignment begins on 01/11/2026 in Olathe, Kansas, offering a competitive weekly pay between 1,289 and 1,403, with the flexibility that comes from a dynamic travel team. Picture the impact you’ll have: transforming complex workflows into seamless, safety-driven processes that reduce risk, protect patients, and support the entire perioperative team. Separately, consider the beauty of Kansas—vast plains, rolling farmland, the charm of river towns, and easy access to outdoor adventures, from prairie trails to city parks in the Kansas City metro—an environment that complements a purpose-driven career.

Location Benefits: Olathe sits within the thriving Kansas City metro, blending strong community values with modern healthcare opportunities. You’ll enjoy a cost-conscious living landscape, convenient access to top-tier medical facilities, and a supportive network that values your expertise. Beyond Olathe, this role can offer experiences across diverse locations in the U.S., exposing you to different hospital ecosystems, urban amenities, and rural settings—each enriching your professional perspective, sharpening your adaptability, and expanding your professional toolkit. Kansas itself offers a blend of Midwest hospitality, vibrant cultural scenes, and seasonal beauty—from spring blossoms to autumn colors—making it a welcoming base for healthcare professionals who thrive on balance between purpose-driven work and enriching local culture.

Role Specifics and Benefits:
- Core responsibilities: You’ll lead decontamination, cleaning, and preparation of surgical instruments and instrumentation sets; perform rigorous inspection for wear, integrity, and functionality; assemble and wrap instrument trays according to strict sterility and packaging standards; operate and monitor sterilization processes (steam, ethylene oxide, and other approved methods) with validation checks; maintain accurate sterile processing records, traceability, and logbooks; manage inventory to ensure availability for upcoming procedures; participate in routine quality control and infection prevention activities; and collaborate closely with perioperative teams to minimize turnaround times while preserving safety and compliance. Your precision directly influences patient outcomes and the efficiency of surgical services.
- Professional growth: This assignment offers pathways to broaden scope within sterile processing, including cross-training with OR teams, instrument tracking systems, and sterile technique enhancements. You may gain exposure to certification prep and hands-on leadership opportunities as you demonstrate reliability and process improvements.
- Competitive benefits: Expect a comprehensive compensation package featuring a weekly pay range of $1,289 to $1,403, with contract terms structured for multi-week assignments. You’ll have access to a welcome incentive and the potential for sign-on bonuses where applicable, along with housing assistance to ease transition and relocation support as needed. There are extension opportunities for continued engagement based on performance, departmental needs, and mutual interest, giving you a clear path for ongoing collaboration.
- Support and security: The travel experience is backed by 24/7 support from a dedicated team, ensuring you have real-time assistance for housing, logistics, workplace questions, or any concerns during your assignment. The company emphasizes a robust support network to keep you focused on precision work and patient safety, no matter where your travels take you.

Company Values: At the heart of the organization is a commitment to empowering staff, prioritizing career advancement, and fostering a supportive work environment. You’ll join a culture that values open communication, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem-solving. The leadership team emphasizes mentorship, transparent feedback, and opportunities to elevate your career while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. The company believes that when you feel supported, your clinical excellence and dedication to patient care shine through—benefiting you, your teammates, and the communities you serve.

Call to Action: If you’re ready to leverage your sterile processing expertise in a role that challenges you, rewards accuracy and initiative, and offers meaningful growth across a network of healthcare settings, apply now. This is your chance to join a program that respects your contributions and actively invests in your professional development. Begin 01/11/2026 and embark on a journey that blends technical mastery, service-minded care, and the opportunity to experience diverse environments across the U.S.—all while contributing to safer, more efficient surgeries and better patient outcomes.

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 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.

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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.