Location: Petoskey, MI

Start Date: 09-03-2026

End Date: 12-03-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: 4x10 shifts (10-hour days, times vary), rotating/day-focused schedule; on-call one night per week and one weekend per month with a 20-minute call response; flexible (no block schedule)

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $41 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 and maintain a sterile field for elective and critical surgical procedures
• Set up, pass, and care for surgical instruments and equipment during cases
• Anticipate surgeon needs and proactively support efficient, safe surgery flow
• Participate in specialty cases across ortho, general, endo-vascular, urgent, and OB procedures
• Respond promptly and professionally to on-call situations and emergent cases
• Collaborate with perioperative team members to uphold high standards of patient care and safety
• Document case specifics and instrument counts accurately to ensure patient safety

Qualifications

• CST (Certified Surgical Technologist) — 2+ years of CST experience required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• Experience in Ortho, General, Endo-Vascular, Urgent (Urgo), or OB procedures is preferred
• Comfort working in a fast-paced OR environment and responding to on-call needs
• Willingness to provide physical copies of certifications if requested in profile

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong sterile technique and surgical instrumentation knowledge
• Familiarity with a broad mix of surgical specialties (Ortho, General, Endo-Vascular, Urgo, OB)
• Ability to work collaboratively with surgeons, nurses, and perioperative staff
• Quick decision-making and calm performance under pressure during critical cases
• Good documentation practices and attention to counts and safety protocols

Benefits

• Collaborative, supportive team that values your skills and growth
• Hospital-provided scrubs so you can pack lighter
• Licensure verification support and help navigating state requirements
• Opportunities to work with a wide range of surgical specialties and advanced techniques
• Flexible schedule options that help you balance work and life
• Travel assignment support and local resource assistance for housing and logistics
• Professional development and exposure to a regional referral hospital with many specialties
• A meaningful role where your work directly improves patient outcomes

Travel Perks: Explore Petoskey, MI

Petoskey sits on the shores of Little Traverse Bay — enjoy waterfront parks, sandy beaches, and scenic sunsets. Explore the charming Gaslight District with boutiques, cafes, and restaurants, or hit nearby trails for hiking and biking. Winter brings skiing and snow activities at local resorts; summer offers boating, fishing, and easy day trips to Mackinac Island and nearby northern Michigan attractions. Plenty of outdoor recreation and small-town charm to enjoy on your days off.

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