Travel Surgical Scrub Tech | Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

Job Description

Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) Certification and minimum 2+ years Surgical Tech / Operating Room Tech experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

This travel opportunity features a vital role in orthopaedic nursing within a specialized women's hospital setting. Ideal candidates will bring expertise in perioperative nursing for orthopaedic cases and the adaptability to work a dynamic schedule supporting elective surgeries and call coverage.

Location Overview:
Based in Coraopolis, PA, this role offers exposure to a collaborative environment in a modern orthopaedic operating room (ORT) setting. The hospital serves a diverse patient population with a commitment to advanced surgical care and team-focused practice.

Schedule and Hours:

• Daylight shifts with weekly rotation:
  5:30 AM 2:00 PM
  6:30 AM 3:00 PM
  7:30 AM finish (includes elective cases and any add-ons)
• On-call responsibilities
• Weekend call coverage (6 AM to 6 PM), requiring coverage for 2 weekends every 6-week cycle
• No elective surgeries on call weekends; primarily call coverage with low call volume
• The 7:30 AM shift extends to complete elective/add-on cases, potentially working 1-2 hours past scheduled time

Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled perioperative nursing care for orthopaedic surgeries
• Collaborate with a small team of 6 (3 RNs and 3 scrub techs) to cover two orthopaedic ORs across a five-day workweek
• Manage patient safety, surgical instrumentation, and aseptic technique during procedures
• Stay flexible to complete all add-on cases after scheduled hours as needed
• Participate in weekend call work ensuring prompt response to surgical needs

Qualifications/Desired Experience:

• Current RN licensure with perioperative and orthopaedic nursing experience
• Ability to thrive in a small, team-oriented OR environment
• Comfortable working a rotating and occasionally extended shift schedule
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care
• Willingness to participate in weekend call rotation

This role offers the chance to enhance your orthopaedic nursing skills in a supportive and professional hospital setting with a consistent schedule that values teamwork and patient outcomes.

If you are a dedicated OR nurse ready to undertake this rewarding travel assignment, apply now to explore this engaging opportunity in Coraopolis, PA.