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Travel Certified Surgical Technologist

Sentara Health

Virginia Beach, VAFull-time$60/hrPosted 2w agoStill listed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$60/hr
Location
Virginia Beach, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Virginia Surgical Technologist License, required

Job overview

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is hiring a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist for its Operating Room team in Virginia Beach. The role prepares the operating room, assists the surgical team during procedures, maintains the sterile field, and supports patient safety. The posting lists a 14-week temporary full-time assignment on day shift and requires Virginia surgical technologist licensure. Previous operating room experience is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Operating Room Preparation, nice to haveSurgical Instrument Handling, nice to haveSterile Technique, nice to haveInfection Control, nice to havePatient Safety, nice to have

Qualifications

Trade School Graduate in Surgical Technology, nice to haveVirginia Surgical Technologist License, requiredCST or TS-C Certification, nice to haveBasic Life Support Certification, nice to haveOperating Room Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

City/State Virginia Beach, VA Work Shift First (Days) Overview: Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is hiring a Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) for the Operating Room team!

Travel Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Operating Room (OR) Sentara Princess Anne Hospital - Virginia Beach, VA

  • $60.00/hr
  • Temporary Full Time
  • 14-week assignment
  • Day shift
  • No benefits

Overview: The Surgical Technologist ensures that the operating room is properly prepared with the necessary instruments and equipment and assists the surgical team throughout the procedure by passing instruments, maintaining the sterile field, and anticipating the needs of the surgeon. The role involves maintaining patient safety and ensuring that the surgical environment is organized, clean, and sterile. The Surgical Technologist assists in applying dressings, securing surgical drapes and transferring patients to recovery areas. Adheres to infection control protocols and sterile techniques to prevent contamination and ensure patient safety. Works closely with the surgical team to ensure smooth and effective procedures.

Surgical Technologist Licensure required in the state of practice.

Education

  • TS – Trade School Graduate – Surgical Technologist

Certification/Licensure

  • Licensed Surgical Technologist – Virginia

  • Unexpired Certification Achievements any in the selection list:• Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Certifications - National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA)

  • Tech in Surgery TS-C - Certification - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) RQI

Experience

  • Previous Surgical Technologist experience in operating room (preferred)

Hospital Overview Sentara Princess Anne Hospital, located in Virginia Beach, VA, is a Magnet Status, general medical and surgical facility with 160 beds. The hospital offers a full-service emergency room with a dedicated observation unit, Critical Care, Oncology and Stroke services. It also encompasses a Family Maternity Center with an On-site Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Keywords: OR, Operating Room, CST, Surg Tech, ST, Surgical Tech, Surgical Technician, Traveler, Contract, Virginia Beach, Monster, Talroo-Nursing

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, and benefits. The base pay range for full-time employment is $30.26 - $44.75 hourly. Additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, on-call pay, overtime, shift premiums, extra-shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Compensation within the range may vary based on qualifications, experience, location, market conditions, and business needs. Sentara offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; 401(k)/403(b) with employer match; paid time off (vacation, sick time, and holidays); paid parental and military leave; educational assistance or student loan repayment; and voluntary benefits. Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

  • Medical, Dental, Vision plans
  • Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000
  • Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
  • Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
  • Emergency Backup Care
  • Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k/403B with Employer Match
  • Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
  • Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000 •Pet Insurance •Legal Resources Plan •Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Princess Anne Hospital is a 174-bed acute care hospital that provides quality clinical outcomes, experienced physicians, advanced technology, and a patient-centered approach to care in southern Virginia Beach, as well as neighboring Chesapeake and Northeastern North Carolina communities. As a recognized accredited Primary Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, the hospital specializes in orthopedic and spine care, heart, vascular, advanced imaging, gynecological, comprehensive breast care services, and family maternity with a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit. Our facility also is home to Virginia’s only Ornish Lifestyle Medicine program.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states: Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,773 open Surgical Technologist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$60/hr
  • Virginia median$30–43/hr44 hourly ranges
  • US median$28–41/hr1,153 hourly ranges

This rate, $60/hr, is 67% above the Virginia median midpoint ($36/hr) — in the top quarter of Surgical Technologist hourly ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 68 open Surgical Technologist jobs in Virginia and 2,773 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
Surgical Technologist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,201 postings).
Education
6 of the 2,773 open Surgical Technologist jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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