Travel OR Tech Job

TLC Healthforce•Hermiston, OR

23h•$2,065 - $2,207

About The Position

Step into a pivotal OR Tech role in Hermiston, Oregon, where precision, teamwork, and patient care come together to shape outcomes in the operating room. This dedicated travel assignment begins February 4, 2026, with guaranteed 40 hours per week and a competitive weekly pay range of $2,065 to $2,207. You will be at the heart of the surgical team, scrubbing, prepping sterile fields, passing instruments, maintaining counts, and supporting surgeons and anesthesia to ensure patient safety from incision to closure. You’ll coordinate with circulating staff to anticipate needs, safeguard sterility, and uphold efficiency under pressure. Beyond the OR, you’ll join a network of professionals committed to your growth. Oregon’s landscapes—from the Columbia River Gorge to Crater Lake and sunlit uplands—offer daily inspiration and weekend explorations that enrich your professional journey. Hermiston sits on Oregon’s eastern edge, a welcoming hub near the Columbia River with a strong sense of community, outdoor recreation, and affordable living. This role blends the stability of travel work with the adventure of seeing different hospitals across the U.S., while staying rooted in a city that values family and outdoor pursuits. You’ll gain exposure to varied surgical techniques and instruments, building a versatile clinical portfolio and expanding your professional network. The opportunity to work across multiple facilities means you’ll encounter diverse case mixes and instrumentation setups, sharpening your adaptability and clinical judgment while enjoying the rich local culture. Role specifics and growth: As an OR Tech, you scrub, gown, and prepare instruments for a wide range of procedures; maintain sterile technique; assist surgeons with instrument handling, suction, retraction, and sponge counts; support patient positioning and transport; and help the perioperative team manage equipment and supplies. You’ll work closely with perioperative nurses, surgeons, and support staff to streamline workflows and safeguard patient safety. The assignment offers pathways for professional development through exposure to diverse cases, with potential cross-training in robotics or minimally invasive techniques and access to mentorship and continuing education. This environment rewards meticulousness, situational awareness, and collaborative problem solving, empowering you to grow your technical proficiency while expanding your leadership capabilities within the surgical suite. Benefits and support: You’ll receive competitive compensation, a travel bonus, and housing assistance to ease relocation and daily living. If facilities request continued collaboration, extension opportunities may be available to extend your stay. A dedicated travel concierge will assist with logistics, while 24/7 company resources provide around-the-clock support during travel. This program prioritizes safety, well-being, and professional development, with a culture that values teamwork and excellence. You’ll be part of a network that recognizes your contributions, celebrates your progress, and supports your pursuit of higher credentials or broader perioperative roles. Company values and call to action: Our mission is to empower staff to advance professionally within a compassionate, inclusive environment. We invest in your development with skill-building, certifications, and leadership pathways, so you can grow within perioperative care. If you’re ready to apply your OR Tech expertise across diverse settings, to continuously learn, and to impact patient outcomes, this is your invitation to join a company that honors your contributions and your career trajectory. Apply today and embark on a travel assignment that blends surgical excellence with exploration and stability. Note: Hours and pay ranges are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Responsibilities

scrubbing
prepping sterile fields
passing instruments
maintaining counts
supporting surgeons and anesthesia to ensure patient safety from incision to closure
coordinate with circulating staff to anticipate needs
safeguard sterility
uphold efficiency under pressure
scrub, gown, and prepare instruments for a wide range of procedures
maintain sterile technique
assist surgeons with instrument handling, suction, retraction, and sponge counts
support patient positioning and transport
help the perioperative team manage equipment and supplies
streamline workflows
safeguard patient safety