OR | OR Tech | 13-Week Travel Contract – Herrin, IL
Compensation
$1,900.00 - 2,040.00/week
OR OR Tech Details
Location
Address : Herrin, IL, 62948
Job Description
Travel Operating Room Technologist (OR Tech) / Surgical Technologist – Herrin, Illinois
Apply now for a 13-week travel OR Tech job in Herrin, Illinois, supporting safe, efficient surgical care on a collaborative perioperative team. This on-site operating room contract offers a consistent four-day schedule, varied procedural experience, and the opportunity to contribute directly to high-quality patient care. Located in Southern Illinois, Herrin offers a welcoming community with convenient access to outdoor recreation, local dining, and the cultural and educational amenities of nearby Carbondale.
Travel OR Tech Job Details
- Job Title: Operating Room Technologist (OR Tech) / Surgical Technologist
- Location: Herrin, Illinois
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,900–$2,040
- Employment Type: Travel contract
- Start Date: November 2, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending February 1, 2027
- Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week, generally 8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., with a rotating weekday off
- Call Requirements: One weeknight and two weekend days per month
- Work Setting: On-site operating room and perioperative services
Operating Room Technologist Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited operating room technician or surgical technology program, or documented specialized training or equivalent experience such as military technician training, licensed practical nursing, dental assisting, ophthalmic technology, or medical assisting
- At least six months of technical experience or specialized training in an operating room, surgical services department, or related procedural setting
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Certified applicants must hold Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credentials through NBSTSA or NCCT
- Ability to work scheduled call assignments and rotating days off
Travel Surgical Technologist Responsibilities
- Transport and position patients safely for surgical procedures
- Prepare the operating room, patient, tables, instruments, and supplies for scheduled procedures
- Open sterile supplies and establish and maintain the sterile field
- Perform skin preparation and draping in accordance with established protocols
- Assist with gowning and gloving and pass surgical instruments and sutures to the surgeon
- Help maintain accurate counts of instruments, sutures, and sponges
- Apply dressings and bandages as needed
- Identify, collect, label, and appropriately care for surgical specimens
- Decontaminate instruments, supplies, and equipment according to established policies and procedures
- Handle and store surgical instruments, equipment, and supplies appropriately
- Support efficient operating room turnover between cases
- Monitor and restock operating room supplies
Apply now for this travel Operating Room Technologist opportunity in Herrin, Illinois, and join a dedicated surgical services team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Equal Opportunity
GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.