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Surgical Technologist Travel Jobs in California

Top ST Travel Nurse Jobs in California

We currently offer 13 of the best ST travel jobs in California and 5 exclusive, high-paying Surgical Technologist travel nurse jobs here that you won’t find anywhere else! ST travel jobs are currently available in cities like Mountain View, Los Alamitos, Santa Clara, Los Angeles and Fresno. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare ST nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average Surgical Technologist travel nurse working in California earned about $1,926 per week as of Oct 1, 2024. Today, you can find ST jobs with a salary range between $1,659 to $2,712 per week. The city with the highest paying ST job is currently Mountain View with a position for a Surgical Technologist – Operating Room – OR at $2,712 per week.

In California, there are a number of hospital facilities with ST nursing staff. Adventist Health Hanford in Hanford, Adventist Health St. Helena in Deer Park and Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding are well known in California.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the earliest start date in California is Nov 22, 2024 for a Surgical Technologist – Operating Room – OR role at $2,712 per week. The latest start date for an ST job is Jan 7, 2025 for a Surgical Technologist – Cardiac Surgery – CVOR role at $2,423 per week. Find additional possibilities by sorting “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) ST travel job including 13 weeks.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, California is a popular place for ST travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

Top Cities in California with Travel Surgical Technologist Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 13 travel Surgical Technologist positions available in the state of California. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 2 travel Surgical Technologist positions available in Palo Alto.
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Surgical Technologist – Cardiac Surgery
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 12 D, 12 N,
  • December 2, 2024
  • 13
$2,017 to $2,223
Weekly Pay*
Lucile was recently listed on the top 10 list from US News Honor Roll for Children’s Hospitals This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Surgical Technologist – Pediatric Operating Room
  • Palo Alto, California – 94304
  • 10 D, 10 E,
  • December 2, 2024
  • 13
$2,017 to $2,223
Weekly Pay*
When you choose Stanford Children’s Health, you get exceptional care that’s backed by the research, innovation and discoveries coming from a leading university and top-ranked academic medical center.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Hanford, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 1 travel Surgical Technologist positions available in Hanford.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Hanford, California – 93230
  • 12 D,
  • December 9, 2024
  • 13
$1,700 to $1,874
Weekly Pay*
Description: Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city’s historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour’s travel time Yosemite Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed. Job Summary: Facilitates physician’s performance of invasive and therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Handles the instruments supplies and equipment necessary during the surgical procedure. Ensures quality patient care during the operative procedure and is constantly monitoring the maintenance of the sterile field. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: Associate Degree or Certificate of Program Completion in Surgical Technology: Required Relevant acute care experience: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: National Board of Surgical Technologists or Association of Surgical Technologists certified: Preferred Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR or Basic Life Support BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS certification: Preferred Facility Specific License/Certifications: Basic Life Support BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQI BLS certification: Required Tech in Surgery NCCT-ST or Certified Surgical Technologist CST: Required Essential Functions: Verifies surgery to be performed with consent forms and brings patient to assigned operating room. Passes instruments to surgeon during proced Located in a tight-knit community in Kings County, Adventist Health Hanford has been serving the Central Valley since 1965. We are comprised of a 173-bed hospital and many outpatient clinics with primary and specialty care services. Hanford residents are proud of their city’s historic charm and family-friendly atmosphere. Within an hour’s travel time, Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks can be enjoyed. Job Summary: Assists the surgical team in the preparation of surgical procedures in the operating room. Prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field, retracting and passing instruments, supplies and medications to surgeons during cases. Performs a variety of technical skills, including the maintenance of supplies. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred Associate?s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Scrub technician experience: Preferred Operating room experience and/or training course: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Surgery Technician certification: Preferred Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred Essential Functions: Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to case. Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment prior to operative procedures. Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned. Sets up operative instrumentation/sterile field for expedient retrieval/utilization. Collects data on assigned surgical cases by the unit based Performance Standards of Care. Cleans equipment and facilities as necessary. Performs housekeeping duties as requested. Transports patients according to unit schedules and priorities. Provides clerical duties. Completes instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with the Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards. Sets up/maintains neat and orderly sterile field demonstrating careful attention to aseptic technique. Labels solutions according to established standards. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Los Alamitos, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 1 travel Surgical Technologist positions available in Los Alamitos.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Los Alamitos, California – 90720
  • 8 N,
  • December 16, 2024
  • 13
$2,277 to $2,510
Weekly Pay*
160+ beds facility 400 cases a month Adults, ortho, neuro, general, vascular, robotics, gyn,urology. Circulate only No open heart, not a trauma center- busy community hospital.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Los Angeles, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 1 travel Surgical Technologist positions available in Los Angeles.
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Surgical Technologist – Cardiac Surgery
  • Los Angeles, California – 90027
  • 8 D, 8 E,
  • January 7, 2025
  • 13
$2,199 to $2,423
Weekly Pay*
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Highest Paying Jobs in Saint Helena, CA

AMN Healthcare currently has 1 travel Surgical Technologist positions available in Saint Helena.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Saint Helena, California – 94576
  • 8 D,
  • December 6, 2024
  • 13
$2,075 to $2,287
Weekly Pay*
This department includes all functions related to operating room services, including intraoperative patient care. It also may include perfusion services, inpatient and/or outpatient services, and other operating room support functions. It does not include PACU, anesthesia functions, pre op holding, and/or central sterile functions. If your department is operating as a combined department with all surgery services combined, please notify FP&A and we can map it to “Surgical Services Combined Without Anesthesia” to provide you with an appropriate benchmark. Nestled between Burbank and Pasadena, Adventist Health Glendale is one of the area’s leading healthcare providers. We are comprised of a 515-bed hospital, two urgent cares, home care services, comprehensive cardiology care and a vast scope of services located in the San Fernando Valley. We are committed to the development and empowerment of our nurses and have received Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Glendale is known for its urban living, with easy access to dining, entertainment, shopping, amusement parks and outdoor recreation. Adventist Health Glendale is proud to be part of the thriving, diverse community since 1905. Job Summary: Assists the surgical team in the preparation of surgical procedures in the operating room. Prepares surgical cases by creating and maintaining a sterile field, retracting and passing instruments, supplies and medications to surgeons during cases. Performs a variety of technical skills, including the maintenance of supplies. Job Requirements: Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Preferred Associate?s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred Scrub technician experience: Preferred Operating room experience and/or training course: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Surgery Technician certification: Preferred Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) or Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) certification: Required Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification: Preferred Essential Functions: Prepares for each surgical case by accurately checking required supplies and equipment prior to case. Assembles appropriate supplies/equipment prior to operative procedures. Reviews equipment inventory for specialty as assigned. Sets up operative instrumentation/sterile field for expedient retrieval/utilization. Collects data on assigned surgical cases by the unit based Performance Standards of Care. Cleans equipment and facilities as necessary. Performs housekeeping duties as requested. Transports patients according to unit schedules and priorities. Provides clerical duties. Completes instrument, sponge, needle and blade counts with the Registered Nurse (RN) according to established standards. Sets up/maintains neat and orderly sterile field demonstrating careful attention to aseptic technique. Labels solutions according to established standards. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
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Statistics on ST Jobs in California

View helpful statistics about ST travel nursing jobs based on historical data in California. This data is based on the last three months of ST job postings. Our statistics are updated regularly, which means you can find the most accurate Surgical Technologist job salary trends, the types of shifts, and common contract durations available and more. Learn more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs about Surgical Technologist Jobs in California

On average, how much does an ST travel nurse make in California?

A Surgical Technologist nurse in California can make an average of $2,068 per week.

How much does a night shift ST travel nurse make on average in California?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Surgical Technologist in California can make an average of $1,944 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift ST make on average in California?

A: A 8 Hour Day shift Surgical Technologist in California can make an average of $2,147 per week based on recent job availability.

How many travel Surgical Technologist jobs are currently available in California?

There are currently 13 Surgical Technologist travel nursing jobs available in California. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

Historically, what hospitals and healthcare facilities have Surgical Technologist staff in California?

  • Nexxrad in Long Beach
  • AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – West Covina in West Covina
  • UC Davis Department of Psychiatry in Sacramento
  • Kingsburg Community Health Center in Kingsburg
  • Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building in Lancaster

How long is the most common ST travel nursing contract in California?

8 Hour Day shifts was the most common duration for an ST traveling nurse job in California cities based on the last 6 months.

How long is the most common contract duration for ST travel jobs in California?

13 is the most common duration for a(n) Surgical Technologist travel job in California based on recent data.

What are the top paying ST jobs available in California currently?

Locating ST Travel Nursing Jobs in California

Cities like Fresno, Los Angeles, Murrieta, Palo Alto, and Santa Clara currently have ST travel jobs. It’s a great state to work in and is home to facilities like Nexxrad, AltaMed Medical and Dental Group – West Covina, UC Davis Department of Psychiatry, Kingsburg Community Health Center and Kaiser Permanente – Lancaster Medical Office Building which all have ST departments.

Healthcare Facilities in California that offer Surgical Technologist Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the California area that have historically offered jobs for Surgical Technologist professionals.

Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 18, 11, 26, and 8
Address
300 Pasteur Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Neighborhoods
Southgate (94302), College Terrace (94305), Professorville (94302), Evergreen Park (94305), Mayfield (94306)
Adventist Health Bakersfield
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 20, 10, 7, 4, 25, 11, 8, and 26
Address
2615 Chester Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), Landco (93302), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Kern City (93309)
Saint Agnes Medical Center
Shifts
10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 13, and 8
Address
1303 East Herndon Avenue
Fresno, CA 93720
Nearby Neighborhoods
Pinedale (93650), Cincotta (93703), Hammond (93701), Figarden (93711), Sierra Sky Park (93711)
Surgery Center of Valley Presbyterian Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Infection Control Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Operating Room Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Rehabilitation Telemetry
Address
15107 Vanowen Street
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
19, 16, 13, 18, and 28
Address
420 34th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Nearby Neighborhoods
Kern (93305), East Bakersfield (93305), Kayandee (93307), Landco (93302), Kern City (93309)
Adventist Health Glendale
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 52, 13, 16, 10, 14, 11, and 8
Address
1509 Wilson Terrace
Glendale, CA 91206
Nearby Neighborhoods
Adams Square (91205), North Glendale (91202), Sepulveda (91201), Sparr Heights (91208), Verdugo City (91046)
Adventist Health Hanford
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 9, 13, 7, 26, and 8
Address
115 MALL DRIVE
Hanford, CA 93230
Nearby Neighborhoods
Fort Roosevelt (93232), Bel Air Mobile Home Park (93232), Tara Mobile Estates (93230), Pitco (93230), Sierra Vista Mobile Estates (93230)
Kaiser – Oakland Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
280 West MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94611
Nearby Neighborhoods
Adams Point (94610), Sharfter (94609), Grand Lake (94610), Rockridge (94618), Uptown (94617)
MAD RIVER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 6
Address
3800 Janes Rd
Arcata, CA 95521
Shasta Regional Medical Center
Shifts
7 D, 8 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Address
1100 Butte Street
Redding, CA 96001
Nearby Neighborhoods
Riverside Mobile Park (96001), Shady Acres Trailer Park (96001), Marina Travel Park (96001), Paradise View Mobile Estates (96003), Country Club Mobile Estates (96002)

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