Location: St Ignace, MI

Start Date: 01-19-2026

End Date: 04-20-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Variable days; Day shifts. Typical schedules include 4x10-hour days or 3x12-hour days with a 36-hour weekly guarantee. Exact start and end times vary by assignment at the facility.

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $43 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

• Gather and prepare all surgical supplies and instrumentation needed for each case
• Maintain and monitor sterile technique to ensure a safe operating room environment
• Assume responsibility for keeping the operating room sterilized and organized
• Assist surgical team during procedures by passing instruments and anticipating needs
• Manage supply inventory and restock sterile packs and trays as needed
• Ensure proper documentation and handling of surgical supplies and implants
• Communicate clearly with nurses, surgeons and SPD staff to streamline case flow

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on CST experience required
• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) preferred/required
• NCCT or NBSTSA credential accepted (documentation required)
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• IAHCSMM (HSPA) certification required or equivalent sterile processing knowledge
• Sterile processing experience preferred
• Previous travel assignment experience preferred
• Traveler-provided scrubs for clinical shifts

Education

• Graduate of an accredited surgical technologist program or equivalent training
• High school diploma or GED

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong sterile technique and operating room sterilization practices
• Supply management and tray/station setup for a variety of surgical specialties
• Familiarity with sterile processing workflows and instrument care
• Ability to anticipate surgeon and team needs during cases
• Good communication, teamwork and adaptability in a fast-paced OR
• Attention to detail for documentation and infection control procedures

Benefits

• Generous housing and travel support to help you settle in quickly
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Medical, dental and vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Access to ongoing CE and professional development opportunities
• A supportive team that values your skills and growth
• Traveler-friendly dress code — you provide the scrubs, we handle the rest
• A smooth onboarding experience with dedicated recruiter support

Travel Perks: Explore St Ignace, MI

St. Ignace sits at the southern gateway to Mackinac Island and the Straits of Mackinac — perfect for ferry rides to historic Mackinac Island, scenic shoreline walks, boating and fishing on Lake Huron. Explore nearby Straits State Park, visit local museums and shops downtown, take a day trip to Tahquamenon Falls or enjoy fall colors and winter snowmobiling in the region. Plenty of outdoor adventures and small-town charm for your off hours.

Hashtags

#CertifiedSurgicalTechnologistJobs #StIgnaceMIJobs #SurgicalTech #ORJobs #TravelHealthcare #UHCCareers #HealthcareJobs #SterileProcessing #CSTJobs #MedicalTravel