Location: Aberdeen, WA

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Primarily day shifts, 8-hour shifts (exact start/end vary with OR schedule); typical workweek is 40 hours with schedule determined by OR case load; includes on-call rotation and occasional holiday coverage

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $60 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 operating rooms by assembling surgical instruments, supplies and equipment — make every case run smoothly
• Maintain aseptic and sterile technique to protect patients and the surgical field
• Support PACU and Day Surgery areas with patient care and safe turnover
• Assist the surgical team during procedures by anticipating needs and passing instruments
• Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of assigned areas following department procedures
• Complete clerical or administrative duties related to the department as requested
• Communicate clearly with surgeons, nurses and support staff to ensure coordinated care
• Demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making consistent with Surgical Technologist responsibilities

Qualifications

• Current certification by the Association of Surgical Technologists (required)
• Active Washington state license (required)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification (required)
• Minimum one year hospital surgical experience preferred
• Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program or equivalent experience
• Ability to work calmly and skillfully under pressure and alongside many different physicians
• Ability to meet physical demands of the role (lifting, pushing/pulling stretchers as described by the employer)

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Completion of a Surgical Technologist Course or equivalent training

Knowledge & Skills

• Thorough knowledge of aseptic and sterile techniques
• Working knowledge of surgical instruments and equipment
• Operating Room (OR) support and room turnover
• Patient care fundamentals for PACU and Day Surgery
• Basic clerical/administrative skills for departmental documentation
• Strong teamwork, communication and situational awareness

Benefits

• Supportive travel contract with local onboarding help — we’ll get you settled so you can focus on patients (and beach walks)
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement for required credentials
• BLS and clinical credential support where needed
• Generous time off to recharge between assignments
• Travel reimbursement and help coordinating temporary housing
• A collaborative OR team that values your skills and growth
• Opportunities to expand your skills across OR, PACU and Day Surgery
• Friendly local staff who’ll show you the best coffee and local trails

Travel Perks: Explore Aberdeen, WA

This contract places you near the beautiful Pacific Northwest coastline — think beach walks, tide pools and fresh seafood. Explore nearby stretches of the Pacific coast, visit Olympic National Forest for hiking and scenic views, and enjoy local parks and small-town charm in Aberdeen and neighboring communities. Weekend trips to nearby coastal towns and outdoor recreation make this a great spot for clinicians who love nature between shifts.

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