Job Description
Embark on a transformative journey as a Surgical Tech in Aspen, Colorado, where your precision, stamina, and compassionate care directly shape patient outcomes in highly dynamic surgical settings. This multiweek travel assignment begins 01/26/2026, inviting experienced surgical techs to contribute in top tier operating rooms while you enjoy the unparalleled beauty of the Colorado mountains. Imagine applying your sterile technique, instrument handling, and teamwork in a setting that fuses clinical excellence with the outdoor freedom of the Rockies. Aspen’s unique blend of world‑class arts, culture, dining, and outdoor recreation offers a backdrop where professional achievement and personal vitality reinforce one another, making each week not just a job, but a compelling chapter in your career.
Location Benefits: Working in Aspen places you at the heart of a renowned mountain community that values high standards of care and patient safety. You’ll have access to premier facilities that emphasize meticulous surgical environments, advanced equipment, and collaborative teams. The travel model also affords opportunities across diverse locations within Colorado and across the United States, enabling you to experience varied hospital cultures, specialties, and case mixes while expanding your professional network. In your downtime, you’ll be steps away from world‑class alpine adventures, but still can savor intimate mountain town charm, seasonal festivals, and a thriving culinary scene. The ability to rotate through multiple sites lets you diversify your experience, sharpen your skills, and bring back fresh perspectives to every team you join. This location offers not only a career anchor, but a gateway to lasting memories, friendships, and professional credentials that elevate your surgical tech profile.
Role Specifics and Benefits: As a Surgical Tech on this assignment, you’ll be at the forefront of perioperative care. Core responsibilities include preparing the sterile field, setting up and organizing instruments, passing sterile items to surgeons with precision, counting sponges, needles, and instruments, and anticipating the needs of the circulating nurse and anesthesia team. You’ll support instrument processing, maintain strict adherence to sterile technique, and assist with room turnover to ensure efficient, safe procedures across a range of specialties. Your role will also involve collaborating with surgeons, nurses, and support staff to optimize workflow, monitor patient safety, and document intraoperative events accurately. This position offers professional growth through exposure to diverse procedures, opportunities to cross‑train in additional specialties, and access to mentorship that can accelerate your path toward advanced clinical roles or leadership tracks. Competitive benefits include a sign‑on bonus, housing assistance, and the potential for contract extensions with continuity across assignments. You’ll enjoy comprehensive travel support, including dedicated 24/7 assistance from our team as you move between assignments. While starting in Aspen, you may be scheduled at other locations to broaden your repertoire, with a focus on delivering consistent, high‑quality perioperative care wherever you are. Hours are structured to meet facility demand, and the program emphasizes reliability and responsiveness to patient needs, while honoring your schedule wherever possible. The guaranteed hours for this assignment are listed as 0.0, reflecting the travel model; you can expect a predictable weekly cadence where available, with the possibility of extended shifts or additional duties aligned with unit demand and patient care goals.
Company Values: Our organization is built on empowering surgical professionals to advance their careers within a supportive, teamwork‑driven environment. We value integrity, continuous learning, and a patient‑centered mindset, ensuring you have both the autonomy to contribute ideas and the support to implement them. The culture emphasizes professional development, constructive feedback, and a commitment to your well‑being, recognizing that your growth directly enhances patient outcomes and the strength of every surgical team you join. We invest in our staff with resources for skill enhancement, access to mentorship, and opportunities to assume leadership responsibilities as you gain experience across facilities and specialties. Your contribution will be acknowledged, your development nurtured, and your resilience respected in a climate that prioritizes collaboration and professional dignity.
Call to Action: If you are a skilled Surgical Tech ready to elevate your practice in a breathtaking setting while serving diverse patient populations, apply today. This is an exciting chance to join a company that values your expertise, supports your ambitions, and helps you build a wide‑ranging, enduring career in perioperative care. Take the next step toward shaping the future of surgical excellence—and enjoy the extraordinary lifestyle that Aspen and the broader travel network can offer. Please 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 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, Seasonal work, Local area, Relocation package, Shift work,