Location: Bozeman, MT

Start Date: 02-04-2026

End Date: 05-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable/rotating shifts (may include day, evening, night and weekend coverage); on-call responsibilities; specific start/end times not provided

Hours per Week: 36

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

• Scrub for operative procedures in Labor & Delivery, partnering closely with the surgeon and RN to maximize patient safety
• Prepare and verify case carts according to preference cards and ensure instrumentation is complete
• Recognize and interpret preference cards to procure the correct instruments and supplies
• Coordinate communication between the operating room and sterile processing to ensure smooth instrument flow throughout the day
• Review the daily surgical schedule with the charge nurse and SPD coordinator to anticipate turnover and scheduling issues
• Manage core OR communications, delegate tasks, and coordinate breaks and lunches to maintain coverage
• Serve as a resource for SPD and Surgical Services for supply and instrumentation needs for scheduled and unscheduled cases
• Liaise with materials management regarding supply utilization and deployment to support safe, efficient care
• Maintain required education and training per DNV and facility policy to remain compliant and skilled
• Exercise sound judgment, maintain professionalism, and deliver patient-centered care in high-pressure situations

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) — required
• American Heart Association BLS — required
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program or equivalent military surgical technologist program — required
• High school diploma or equivalent — required
• Preferred: 1 year surgical technologist experience in an acute care operating room (especially L&D experience a plus)
• Ability to work varied shifts, respond on-call, and work beyond a standard 40-hour week when needed
• Strong emotional intelligence, teamwork, communication, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited Surgical Technologist program (or military surgical technologist program equivalent)

Knowledge & Skills

• Expertise in surgical technique, human anatomy, and common surgical procedures
• Instrument handling, sterile technique, and sterile field maintenance
• Case cart completion and accurate use of preference cards
• Clear communication with OR staff, charge nurses, SPD, and materials management
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a busy, high-stress environment while maintaining professionalism
• Tact, discretion, confidentiality, and sound clinical judgment
• Physical stamina for standing, lifting, bending, and fine-finger movements during procedures
• Familiarity with bloodborne pathogen precautions, radiation safety basics, and handling of clinical chemicals/medications

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your skills and growth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Paid time off so you can recharge after intense shifts
• Professional development and required education support to meet DNV and facility standards
• Travel reimbursement and help with credentialing paperwork for contract clinicians
• Access to employee health resources including basic wellness programs
• Opportunity to work with experienced OR teams and advance surgical skills
• A welcoming culture with mentorship and strong interdisciplinary collaboration

Travel Perks: Explore Bozeman, MT

Bozeman is a fantastic basecamp for outdoor lovers — explore nearby Hyalite Canyon for hiking and waterfalls, try world-class fly fishing and rafting on the Gallatin River, or take a weekend trip to Yellowstone National Park. Hit the slopes at Bridger Bowl in winter, unwind at Bozeman Hot Springs, and enjoy a lively downtown with local breweries, coffee shops, and the Museum of the Rockies. Plenty of trails, parks, and scenic drives make Bozeman a memorable place to live and work during your contract.

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