Job Description
Take the lead in patient care as a Surgical Tech in California’s Marysville, where your precision, teamwork, and compassion directly impact outcomes in the operating room. In this role, you’ll support surgeons, protect the sterile field, handle instruments with accuracy, and ensure smooth procedure flow from scrub to set-down. Your work helps families rely on a calm, efficient surgical experience, and you’ll play a critical role on a team that values safety, quality, and compassionate patient care. California’s landscapes span rolling foothills, river valleys, and sparkling lakes, and Marysville sits in the heart of Gold Country—a place where outdoor beauty meets small‑town warmth. Picture mornings in a community that blends heritage with modern living, afternoons exploring nearby parks or rivers, and evenings spent in welcoming neighborhoods. Beyond Marysville, this opportunity can lead you to diverse facilities across the United States, exposing you to a spectrum of surgical teams, case mixes, and hospital cultures. It’s a chance to grow your expertise while broadening your professional horizons in a state renowned for innovation in healthcare and a lifestyle that invites balance and well‑being.
Location benefits go beyond the comfort of a family‑oriented town. Marysville offers a supportive community, straightforward commutes, and proximity to Sacramento’s urban offerings for occasional city adventures, dining, and cultural experiences. The surrounding natural beauty—from the Feather River corridors to nearby hills and reservoirs—provides ample weekend recreation, which can recharge you for demanding OR schedules. You’ll also have the opportunity to be placed in multiple U.S. locations through our travel program, gaining exposure to varying hospital environments, patient populations, and surgical teams. This mobility fosters adaptability, enhances clinical decision‑making, and strengthens your resume as you build a track record of reliable, high‑quality support in a range of settings—from busy community hospitals to specialty centers. You’ll experience the richness of different regional practices, expand your professional network, and develop a versatile skill set that makes you indispensable wherever your career takes you.
Role specifics and benefits begin with the core duties that define a Surgical Tech’s day. You’ll prepare the operating room for procedures by confirming sterile fields, arranging and organizing instruments and implants, and ensuring all equipment is functional and properly labeled. You’ll scrub in and assist surgeons during cases, hand off instruments, anticipate needs, and perform meticulous instrument counts with the circulating nurse to prevent discrepancies. You’ll help with patient positioning and draping, maintain strict sterile technique throughout the procedure, and support intraoperative workflow to minimize delays. After cases, you’ll participate in instrument reprocessing and OR turnover, ensuring readiness for the next case and maintaining safety protocols. This role also offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth within the specialty—opportunities to expand your proficiency across general surgery, orthopedics, and specialty procedures, with potential training in robotics or advanced laparoscopy as facilities require. Our travel model supports ongoing skill development through exposure to diverse case mixes and facility protocols, helping you become a more versatile Surgical Tech.
We pair competitive benefits with tangible support to make travel assignments empowering. Expect a competitive weekly pay range of $1,456 to $1,549, with the potential for bonuses, a welcome incentive, and housing assistance to ease relocation and temporary housing concerns. Contract terms include extension opportunities that let you deepen your experience in a chosen setting or explore longer assignments across different facilities. A robust support system is in place 24/7, so you’re never working alone on the road; our dedicated travel support team is available around the clock to assist with housing logistics, travel changes, credentialing, and any on‑the‑ground needs that arise during assignments. You’ll also benefit from continuous access to clinical resources, orientation materials, and peer guidance as you acclimate to each site. The combination of competitive compensation, practical benefits, and structured growth pathways makes this travel Surgical Tech role a meaningful step forward in your career.
Company values center on empowering staff, clear pathways for advancement, and a genuinely supportive work environment. We’re committed to recognizing your expertise, valuing your contributions, and providing mentors and resources to help you advance. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and professional development, so you can pursue additional certifications, expand your scope of practice, and take on leadership opportunities as you progress. We understand that travel assignments are more than a paycheck—they’re a bridge to new communities, new clinical challenges, and a stronger professional identity. Your success is our success, and we invest in the tools, network, and encouragement you need to thrive.
If you’re ready to elevate your career in a way that combines meaningful patient impact with personal and professional growth, apply now. Start date February 2, 2026, with assignments measured in weeks and the chance to extend for longer engagements across the country. This is your moment to join a company that values your expertise, supports your ambitions, and stands beside you as you broaden your horizons and shape the future of surgical care. Ready to embark on this journey, make a difference in the OR, and grow with a team that honors your contribution? Apply today and take the next step in your travel Surgical Tech career.
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 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.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Contract work, Temporary work, Local area, Relocation, Weekend work, Day shift, Afternoon shift,