Location: Newport, VT

Start Date: 01-19-2026

End Date: 04-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (Day); on-call required

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain sterile instrumentation and supplies for a 4-room operating suite
• Assist surgeons and the OR team during procedures with focus and precision
• Perform surgical counts and document instrument and sponge usage accurately
• Maintain strict aseptic technique and help ensure patient safety every step of the way
• Help turnover operating rooms efficiently between cases to keep the schedule moving
• Participate in on-call coverage when scheduled and respond promptly when needed
• Collaborate with nursing and surgical staff to improve workflow and patient outcomes

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred; OR experience welcomed
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Comfortable working in a 4-room OR at a 25-bed critical access hospital
• Ability to take call and respond when scheduled for after-hours coverage
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude
• Relevant experience in surgical services or scrub tech role preferred (1+ year ideal)

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent; completion of an accredited surgical technology program preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of sterile technique and surgical instrumentation
• Proficient in surgical counts, room turnover, and instrument handling
• Familiarity with common surgical procedures and OR protocols
• Ability to anticipate surgeon needs and work efficiently under pressure
• Good documentation practices and attention to detail

Benefits

• Generous travel support to make your contract smooth and stress-free
• Housing assistance and local accommodation guidance to help you settle in quickly
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement so paperwork is one less thing to worry about
• Medical, dental and vision options available to keep you healthy
• Paid time off to recharge between shifts and assignments
• A supportive OR team that values your skills and growth
• Continuing education and training opportunities to sharpen your clinical edge
• Simple onboarding and a dedicated recruiter to help with logistics and questions

Travel Perks: Explore Newport, VT

Explore Vermont’s beautiful Northeast Kingdom while on assignment — paddle or fish on Lake Memphremagog, hike scenic trails, enjoy local farmers markets and craft breweries, catch live events and festivals in the region, and take quick weekend trips to nearby Jay Peak for skiing, hiking, or a relaxing day at the resort.

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