Location: Seattle, WA

Start Date: 01-05-2026

End Date: 04-06-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 4x10 schedule (manager-assigned, variable days) Monday-Friday — 10-hour shifts with start times of 6:30 AM, 9:00 AM or 11:00 AM (typical windows: 6:30 AM - 4:30 PM, 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM, 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM). Evenings/rotating coverage with 1 call per 4-week schedule (weeknight call covers end of shift until 7:00 AM next morning; weekend call is 24 hours, 7:00 AM - 7:00 AM, rotated).

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 maintain a sterile field for a high-volume, complex caseload across 16 service lines
• Prepare OR suites and instruments for cases including ENT, GYN, Urology, Neuro, Cardio/Thoracic, Orthopedics and Transplant
• Assist and troubleshoot during DaVinci Xi robotic procedures in GYN, Uro and General surgery
• Perform instrument counts, sterile technique checks and ensure patient safety every case
• Document perioperative care in Cerner and communicate case needs with the surgical team
• Respond to call assignments promptly (30 minute response time) and provide reliable coverage
• Participate in unit-specific orientation and on-site online training during first week
• Collaborate with surgeons, charge nurses and multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional care

Qualifications

• Washington State Surgical Technologist license required at time of submittal (no pending licenses)
• Washington State CST registration (state registry) required — national CST not required
• BLS certification current and active
• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program
• Minimum 1 year of scrubbing/OR experience required; first-time travelers are welcome
• DaVinci Xi robotic experience required (GYN, Uro, General)
• Hands-on ENT case experience (FESS, septoplasty, cochlear implant, tympanoplasty, laryngoscopy and soft tissue thyroid/parathyroid) highly preferred
• Ability to work 4x10 shifts, participate in call rotation, and adapt to variable start times

Education

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program (certificate, diploma or associate level)

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong sterile technique and operating room procedure knowledge
• Experience with robotic systems (DaVinci Xi) and robotics workflow
• Familiarity with Cerner charting and perioperative documentation
• Comfort with complex and high-volume case mix (transplants, cardiac, neuro, ortho)
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a multi-floor OR environment
• Ability to prioritize, stay calm under pressure and support teaching-oriented surgical teams
• Flexibility to cover evening shifts and call rotations with dependable response times

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend to help you settle into Seattle comfortably
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• 401K retirement savings plan so you can plan for the future
• Life Insurance and short-term disability protection for peace of mind
• Paid Time Off to recharge after intense OR rotations
• Travel reimbursement and travel support to make relocation smooth
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to help with WA state requirements
• Referral bonus program — bring talented friends and get rewarded
• A supportive team and preceptorship model that helps travelers succeed

Travel Perks: Explore Seattle, WA

Explore Seattle’s iconic waterfront and Pike Place Market for fresh food and lively street performers, take in skyline views from the Space Needle and nearby Kerry Park, and dive into cultural stops like the Museum of Pop Culture and the Seattle Art Museum. Outdoor lovers will enjoy Discovery Park trails, Alki Beach, and easy day trips to Mount Rainier or the San Juan Islands. Ferry rides to Bainbridge Island, thriving coffee shops, farmers markets, craft breweries and a robust live-music scene make weekends full of adventure.

Hashtags

#SurgicalTechJobs #SurgicalTech #TravelSurgicalTech #SeattleJobs #ORTechJobs #HealthcareJobs #UHCCareers #VirginiaMason #TravelHealthcare #DaVinciXi