Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 02-09-2026

End Date: 05-11-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating day/evening shifts, mix of 8-, 10- and 12-hour shifts between 06:30 AM and 11:30 PM (typical patterns include Day 4x10: 06:30 AM - 05:00 PM and Day 3x12: 11:30 AM - 11:30 PM). Call required: Monday-Friday 09:00 PM - 06:30 AM; Weekend call coverage includes Sat/Sun 06:30 AM - 07:00 PM and 07:00 PM - 06:30 AM. Flexible scheduling with weekend requirement and variable shift lengths to meet department needs.

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $57 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 and sterile fields using strict aseptic technique to ensure patient safety
• Assist surgical teams during complex cases including neurosurgery, spine, ortho-spine and bariatric procedures
• Manage instrument processing, sterilization, and case cart setup for a wide range of specialties
• Support intraoperative specimen handling and labeling to maintain diagnostic accuracy
• Provide dependable coverage for call and weekend assignments to support emergent and trauma cases
• Contribute to team education and communication in a teaching hospital environment
• Operate and care for specialized equipment including scopes, cell saver and robotic instruments when needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Surgical Technologist (travel experience required/preferred)
• Demonstrated experience in Neurosurgery and Spine cases; ortho spine and complex general surgery (including bariatrics) strongly preferred
• Trauma experience required (Trauma Level II required, Level I preferred)
• BCLS (BLS) certification required
• Teaching hospital experience required; prior travel assignments preferred
• Epic experience preferred
• Comfort with call and weekend coverage, and flexibility to work varied shift lengths and times

Knowledge & Skills

• Aseptic technique, sterilization/disinfection, and instrument processing expertise
• Proficiency with operating room procedures and endoscopic cases (EGD, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy)
• Familiarity with specimen handling/labeling and universal protocol (time out)
• Wound care, dressing changes, and perioperative patient support
• Experience with specialized equipment: scopes, fiber optic instruments, electrosurgical units, cell saver, and robotic systems
• Ability to work effectively in trauma, transplant, and high-acuity OR settings
• Strong communication, teamwork, and charting familiarity (Epic preferred)

Benefits

• Travel-friendly support like housing stipend options and relocation help to make your move easy
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage so you can stay healthy while you help others
• Paid time off to recharge between assignments
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current
• Travel reimbursement and assignment-related support for smooth transitions
• A welcoming team culture at a teaching hospital that values your experience
• Professional development opportunities and continuing education encouragement
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates along

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Explore Columbus during your assignment: stroll the Short North Arts District for galleries and eateries, visit the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens for a nature escape, and spend a day at the renowned Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Catch a Buckeyes game or tour the Ohio State University campus, enjoy the riverfront on the Scioto Mile, check out interactive fun at COSI (Center of Science and Industry), and sample local breweries and restaurants in German Village. For weekend road trips, beautiful outdoor options like Hocking Hills are within reach for hiking and scenic views.

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