Location: Seattle, WA

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM / 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM / 11:00 AM - 9:30 PM (10-hour day shifts). Call rotation: 1 on-call per 4-week schedule — weekday on-call from end of shift until 7:00 AM next morning; weekend call is 24 hours (7:00 AM - 7:00 AM) rotated between staff and travelers. Shift type: Day with on-call and rotating weekend coverage. Response time for call: 30 minutes.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $52 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

• Scrub and assist surgeons across a wide variety of procedures, including ENT (FESS), robotics (DaVinci Xi), transplants, orthopedics, neuro, cardiovascular, thoracic, general surgery and more
• Maintain strict sterile technique and set up sterile fields, instruments, implants and robotic equipment with precision
• Prepare and troubleshoot DaVinci Xi robotic systems for gynecologic, urologic and general cases
• Anticipate surgeon needs, pass instruments efficiently and contribute to smooth, timely case flow in a high-volume OR (50–65 cases/day across suites)
• Perform instrument counts, documentation and accurate charting (Cerner experience helpful)
• Assist with orientation activities and mentor new travelers or staff during onboarding
• Respond to call assignments within required response time (30 minutes) and support patient care during emergent situations

Qualifications

• Washington State surgical tech license required at time of submittal — no pending licenses accepted
• Registered with Washington State (CST registration) — national CST not required if state-registered
• Current BLS certification
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program
• Minimum 1 year of OR scrubbing experience (first-time travelers are welcome)
• DaVinci Xi (robotic surgery) experience required (Gyn, Uro, General)
• Comfort with complex and high-acuity cases across multiple service lines
• Able to meet call response expectations (30-minute response time) and work assigned rotations

Education

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program (state registration required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong sterile technique and scrubbing skills
• Hands-on experience with DaVinci Xi robotic systems and robotic instrument setup
• Familiarity with ENT procedures (FESS, septoplasty, cochlear implant, tympanoplasty, laryngoscopy, thyroid/parathyroid)
• Experience or familiarity with a broad mix of surgical specialties (GYN, Uro, Ortho, Neuro, Cardio, Thoracic, HPB, Bariatric, Transplant, Sports Med)
• Charting experience (Cerner preferred)
• Excellent teamwork, communication and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced OR environment
• Ability to follow protocols, perform accurate counts and maintain quality documentation

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel support to make your assignment comfortable and stress-free
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement to help you stay current and compliant
• Paid time off options so you can recharge after busy OR days
• Supportive onboarding and orientation — two days with an experienced surgical tech to get you up to speed
• Opportunities to extend — many travelers choose to stay longer because the team is welcoming
• Professional development and exposure to high-acuity, complex cases for rapid skills growth
• A collaborative, teaching-minded team that values your input and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Seattle, WA

Explore Seattle’s iconic highlights on your off days: stroll Pike Place Market and the waterfront, snap a photo at the Space Needle, browse museums like MoPOP and the Seattle Art Museum, and sip amazing coffee in local cafés. Outdoor lovers will enjoy day trips to Mt. Rainier and Olympic National Park, local hiking trails, whale-watching excursions, and nearby islands for weekend getaways. The city’s music scene, craft breweries and diverse neighborhoods offer plenty to do after shift — from Capitol Hill nightlife to calm walks in Discovery Park.

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