Travel Surgical Tech Job

Embark on a dynamic journey as a Surgical Tech in Templeton, California, where precision meets purpose. This travel-enabled opportunity places you in the heart of the OR, supporting surgical teams during weeks-long assignments that begin on February 2, 2026. Your expertise will help ensure sterile fields, smooth instrument flow, and patient safety across diverse procedures. As you heal patients and enable teams to perform at their best, you’ll also have the chance to explore new places, cultures, and practice settings. This role isn’t just a job—it’s a pathway to broaden your clinical impact while enjoying the beauty and variety of the U.S. healthcare landscape.

Templeton sits on California’s Central Coast, a region of vineyards, coastlines, and outdoor recreation. It’s a welcoming community with easy access to Paso Robles wine country, beaches, and scenic hikes. For travel clinicians, there’s the added advantage of working in different U.S. locations as part of a single program, gaining exposure to hospital systems, patient populations, and surgical teams you wouldn’t encounter at a single site. You’ll build a robust professional network while enjoying a manageable, quality-of-life-focused base in Templeton.

Role specifics and benefits: As a Surgical Tech, you’ll prepare the operating room and instruments, maintain sterile technique, hand instruments to surgeons, perform counts, and assist with positioning and setup. You’ll support perioperative teams through case preparation, turnover, and instrument logistics, contributing to efficiency and patient safety. This program emphasizes growth: you’ll receive ongoing training, expand your expertise across specialties, and pursue extension opportunities to deepen your experience with preferred teams. Compensation is competitive, with weekly pay between $1,449 and $1,509, plus a bonus, housing assistance, and the potential for extended assignments. While guaranteed hours aren’t provided, you’ll have structured schedules with multiple weeks of availability. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. The program also provides 24/7 support while traveling with the company, ensuring you have assistance for onboarding, travel logistics, and clinical questions at any hour.

Company values: We’re dedicated to empowering our staff, prioritizing career advancement, mentorship, and a supportive work environment. You’ll join teams that value accountability, teamwork, and compassionate patient care, with resources to help you pursue certifications, refine technique, and grow into leadership roles. Our culture emphasizes continuous learning, open communication, and a shared commitment to elevating surgical care across diverse settings.

Call to action: If you’re ready to expand your surgical tech career, apply now to join a company that values your contributions and invests in your development. This is your chance to impact patient outcomes, explore new regions, and build a resilient, rewarding professional journey.

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About TLC Nursing

TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.

ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection

ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions.

Why Travelers Choose TLC

• Competitive weekly pay


• Fast credentialing


• 24/7 recruiter & clinical support


• Nationwide assignments

Referral Bonus

Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required.

EEO Statement

TLC Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.