Surgical Technologist - OR
Location: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Start Date: 10-20-2025
End Date: 01-19-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM; rotating weekends and on-call (12-hour rotating day schedule)
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $53 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 across a wide variety of surgical specialties, ensuring sterile technique at all times
- Prepare operating rooms, set up instruments and supplies, and verify equipment readiness
- Pass instruments and maintain accurate counts throughout procedures for patient safety
- Operate and troubleshoot specialty equipment including robotics when required
- Document intraoperative activity and patient information in Meditech EMR clearly and promptly
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, RNs, and perioperative staff to optimize patient outcomes
- Adhere to infection control, safety protocols, and hospital policies to maintain the highest standards of care
Qualifications
- Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) — required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification — required
- NH Medical Technologist License — required (no exceptions)
- Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience
- Demonstrated ability to scrub a broad range of surgical specialties
- Familiarity with Meditech EMR preferred
- Friendly, professional demeanor and ability to work independently and as part of a team
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong surgical scrub and instrument handling skills
- Knowledge of OR workflows and sterile field management
- Experience with Meditech EMR for intraoperative documentation
- Comfortable with Orthopedics, Trauma, Neurosurgery, Robotics, General Surgery, ENT, GYN, Plastics, Podiatry and Dental cases
- Ability to operate and assist with surgical robotics and specialty instruments
- Excellent communication, organization, and situational awareness in fast-paced OR settings
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend to make your travel stay comfy
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage to keep you healthy
- 401K retirement savings plan to help you plan ahead
- Life Insurance for peace of mind
- Paid Time Off to recharge between assignments
- Travel reimbursement and assistance with assignment logistics
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep credentials current
- Referral bonus program — bring a friend, both win
- A supportive, collaborative OR team that truly values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth is a charming New England coastal town with plenty to explore between shifts — stroll the historic downtown and waterfront, visit Strawbery Banke Museum, catch a show at the Portsmouth Music Hall, relax in Prescott Park or take a ferry to nearby Isles of Shoals. Foodies will love fresh seafood and farm-to-table dining. Quick drives take you to scenic beaches (Hampton), Portland ME for dining and nightlife, and Boston for a day trip — plenty of weekend adventure options to make your 13-week assignment memorable.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Surgical Technologist - OR? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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