Location: Los Angeles, CA

Start Date: 02-02-2026

End Date: 05-04-2026

Shift Type: Rotating 12-hour shifts (06:30 AM - 03:00 PM; 03:00 PM - 11:00 PM; 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM), variable starts between 6:30 AM and 9:00 AM, includes weekend coverage. Call required 1x/week (8-hour call windows, weekday call 11:00 PM - 07:00 AM; weekend 8-hour call shifts). Rotating (day & night).

Hours per Week: 36

Candidate Pay Rate: $46 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 the operating room and sterile field for trauma, orthopedic, vascular, and general surgical cases
• Assist surgeons by passing instruments and anticipating procedural needs during cases
• Perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts accurately to ensure patient safety
• Prepare, handle, and maintain surgical instruments and sterile supplies between cases
• Document case activity and patient information in Cerner in a timely and accurate manner
• Participate in the unit call schedule and respond promptly for assigned call shifts
• Collaborate with perioperative team members to maintain a smooth, efficient workflow in a high-acuity acute care setting

Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) via NBSTSA required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of surgical technologist experience (OR experience preferred)
• Comfortable working 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends, and participating in a call rotation
• Familiarity with trauma, orthopedic, vascular, and general surgical cases
• Ability to complete required orientation (12 hours stated) and comply with hospital credentialing

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong sterile technique and operating room protocols
• Instrument and procedural knowledge for trauma, ortho, vascular, and general surgery
• Charting and documentation skills using Cerner
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and situational awareness in acute care
• Ability to prioritize tasks and perform under pressure during high-acuity cases
• Reliable time management for shift-based work and call responsiveness

Benefits

• Generous travel assignment support and practical perks to make your stay comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement for required credentials
• Paid time off so you can recharge between assignments
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• Orientation and dedicated onboarding (includes stated orientation hours)
• A supportive OR team that values safety, learning, and your contributions
• Opportunities to work high-acuity cases (trauma, ortho, vascular, general) to grow your skills

Travel Perks: Explore Los Angeles, CA

Explore Los Angeles between shifts: stroll the beaches at Santa Monica and Venice, hike to the Griffith Observatory for skyline views, visit the Getty Center and LACMA for world-class art, enjoy diverse dining scenes and nightlife in downtown LA, catch a game or concert at Crypto.com Arena, or take a weekend trip to Malibu, Disneyland (Anaheim), or Joshua Tree for outdoor adventures.

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