Travel Surgical Tech Job

Embark on a dynamic travel assignment as a Surgical Tech in Bozeman, Montana, where your precision, teamwork, and steady hands help ensure safe, efficient surgeries across a busy operating room schedule. In this role, you’ll be a vital member of the surgical team, partnering with surgeons, nurses, and anesthesia professionals to maintain sterile technique, prepare implants and instruments, and support patient-centered care from pre-op through post-anesthesia recovery. The opportunity is designed for professionals who value growth, adventure, and a meaningful daily impact—allowing you to shape patient outcomes while exploring a region known for its rugged beauty and boundless outdoor opportunities.

Montana’s beauty is not just a backdrop; it’s part of your everyday experience. In your downtime, you’ll discover wide-open skies and rugged landscapes that invite exploration. From the snow-dusted peaks of the Bridger and Gallatin Ranges to flowing rivers, grassy plains, and world-class outdoor recreation, Montana offers a stage for hiking, fishing, skiing, and photography. The state’s charm becomes a source of energy and balance as you rebuild and recharge between cases.

Bozeman location benefits include a thriving, family-friendly community with a growing hospital network, robust outdoor recreation, and a strong commitment to education and innovation in patient care. You’ll work in cutting-edge operating rooms with supportive, collaborative teams committed to safety, quality, and efficiency. The assignment provides exposure to a range of surgical specialties, diverse case mixes, and opportunities to refine sterile technique, instrumentation management, and intraoperative problem solving. For travelers seeking broader horizons, there’s the potential to be placed in additional locations across the U.S., allowing you to broaden your clinical experience while maintaining a predictable schedule and guaranteed hours.

Role specifics and benefits: As a Surgical Tech on this contract, your core responsibilities include setting up and maintaining sterile fields, assembling and handling instruments and implants, performing instrument counts, assisting the surgical team during procedures, helping with patient positioning and draping, and supporting accurate specimen handling and documentation. You’ll communicate clearly with surgeons, scrub nurses, circulating staff, and anesthesia to anticipate needs and prevent delays. You’ll help ensure turnover efficiency, support room readiness between cases, and participate in quality and safety initiatives that protect patients and staff alike. This position offers professional growth within the surgical tech discipline through exposure to diverse specialties, potential cross-training, and the chance to take on extended contracts or leadership-support roles as you demonstrate reliability and initiative. Competitive benefits include a sign-on or completion bonus, housing assistance or stipend options, and the opportunity to extend your assignment for continuity of care and professional momentum. In addition, you’ll have access to comprehensive support, including 24/7 assistance from a dedicated traveler support team, staffing coordinators, and clinical leads who are available to address scheduling, housing, credentialing, and travel needs whenever challenges arise.

Company values: The organization is built on empowering its staff, valuing initiative, and fostering a culture of growth, safety, and respect. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment where your clinical judgment is respected and your career is nurtured. From onboarding through ongoing professional development, the company invests in you, helping you expand your skill set, pursue certifications, and advance within a network that recognizes your contributions and honors work-life balance. The aim is not only to place skilled professionals in fulfilling roles but to build lasting relationships that sustain you throughout your career.

Call to action: If you’re ready to bring precision, compassion, and stamina to a high-performing surgical team, apply now to begin your Montana adventure. This is more than a assignment; it’s a pathway to meaningful patient care, personal growth, and a future filled with new locations, experiences, and opportunities. Start March 4, 2026, with 40 guaranteed hours per week and a weekly pay range of $2,204 to $2,291. Your professional journey deserves momentum—let’s shape it together.

Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.

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About TLC Nursing

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

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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 Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.