Location: Scottsbluff, NE

Start Date: 12-16-2025

End Date: 03-17-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating 10-hour shifts (4x10); varied start/end times and days (assignment-dependent), rotating schedule

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $49 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

• Handle instruments, supplies, and equipment needed during surgical procedures with precision
• Prepare and maintain sterile fields and ensure proper instrument counts before, during, and after cases
• Anticipate the surgeon's needs by understanding the procedure and thinking ahead
• Set up and test surgical equipment and supplies to ensure procedures run smoothly
• Communicate clearly with the surgical team to promote safe, efficient patient care
• Maintain strict adherence to aseptic technique and safety protocols in the OR

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited Surgical Technologist program (required)
• Previous operating room experience and comfort handling surgical instruments
• Travel assignment experience — please note, first-time travelers should not apply
• Strong teamwork and communication skills in fast-paced OR environments
• Certification (CST) and current local/lifetime certifications encouraged or preferred

Education

• Graduated from an accredited Surgical Technologist Program

Knowledge & Skills

• Instrument handling and proper passing techniques
• Understanding common surgical procedures and instruments used
• Anticipating surgeon needs and preparing ahead for each case
• Sterile technique, instrument counts, and infection control practices
• Equipment setup, basic troubleshooting, and supplies management
• Professional communication and teamwork in the perioperative setting

Benefits

• Generous housing stipend and travel reimbursement to make your assignment comfortable and easy
• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you healthy
• Licensure assistance & reimbursement so you can focus on practice, not paperwork
• Paid time off to rest and recharge between assignments
• 401(k) retirement savings options to plan for your future
• Life insurance and disability protection for peace of mind
• Referral bonus program — help a friend and be rewarded
• A supportive team and clinical environment that values your skills and growth

Travel Perks: Explore Scottsbluff, NE

Scottsbluff sits near some of western Nebraska’s most scenic spots — explore Scotts Bluff National Monument’s sweeping views and historic trails, take a short drive to Chimney Rock National Historic Site for a photo-worthy landmark, or hike and birdwatch at Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area. Enjoy local restaurants, community events, farmers’ markets, and charming small-town life with easy access to outdoor adventures and scenic drives.

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