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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Austin, TX for STs

Find Top ST Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Austin, Texas

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Austin, Texas. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Austin’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Austin is a great location for OR travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Austin

We have 1 Operating Room travel jobs in Texas, and 107 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Arlington, Texas – 76015
    Distance from Austin: 175 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,498 to $1,651
Weekly Pay*
Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its team. 380 bed Level 3 Trauma center City of 400k people located between Dallas and Forth Worth.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Lawton, Oklahoma – 73505
    Distance from Austin: 302 miles
  • 8 D, 10 D, 12 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,850 to $2,039
Weekly Pay*
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Lawton, Oklahoma – 73505
    Distance from Austin: 302 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 10
$1,850 to $2,039
Weekly Pay*
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Lawton, Oklahoma – 73505
    Distance from Austin: 302 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,850 to $2,039
Weekly Pay*
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73134
    Distance from Austin: 360 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • June 30, 2025
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7 suite outpatient surgical center offering Endoscopy Procedures along with General, Hand, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic, Otorhinolaryngology (ENT), Plastic, Podiatry, and Urology Surgery
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Alamogordo, New Mexico – 88310
    Distance from Austin: 517 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,477 to $1,628
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65804
    Distance from Austin: 544 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,835 to $2,022
Weekly Pay*
Assist with Vascular Surgeon in OR and Hybrid Imaging suite. Work with a team of nurses and surgical techs for Endo and Open cases. Number of ORs: 4 • Preferred Skillset/Experience: ECMO, Impella insertion, Robotics • Type of Patients on Unit: Cardiothoraci • Highest CMS Star Rating in the area • Level 1 Trauma & Burn Center • Level 2 Stroke Center by MoDHSS • Only 1 of 2 level 1 trauma centers in a 50 mile radius • Joint Commission Stroke Certification as Primary Stroke Center
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Las Cruces, New Mexico – 88011
    Distance from Austin: 552 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,514 to $1,669
Weekly Pay*
Located in the Mesilla Valley of southern New Mexico – between the stunning Organ Mountains and the rambling Rio Grande – our medical center serves the 300,000 residents of Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, and the surrounding region. We offer comprehensive care to our patients, including the latest in diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services, both on an inpatient and outpatient basis.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Meridian, Mississippi – 39301
    Distance from Austin: 553 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,537 to $1,694
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right individual to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Deming, New Mexico – 88030
    Distance from Austin: 607 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 13
$1,517 to $1,671
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding OR unit, based in exciting Deming is looking for the right certified surgical technician to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. – 25 bed community hospital serving the southwestern New Mexico area Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Albuquerque, New Mexico – 87106
    Distance from Austin: 615 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 12
$1,484 to $1,635
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Albuquerque is looking for the right technician to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Espanola, New Mexico – 87532
    Distance from Austin: 623 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,368 to $1,507
Weekly Pay*
Job Summary: -Utilizes the nursing process to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients during a shift. -Ensures safe, effective, patient-centered, timely, efficient, and equitable care of patients. -Provides direct patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating, and documenting individual patient needs, actions taken, and patient responses. -Coordinates patient care through collaboration with the patient/family and healthcare team. -Initiates, utilizes, and documents appropriate protocols and standards of care. -Administers medication and treatments as prescribed by physician or standard protocols and documents according to policy. -Identifies and meets patient and family learning and discharge needs on admission and throughout the episode of care. -Assumes responsibility for the clinical supervision of LPNs and non-licensed assistive personnel. -Completes patient population/age-specific/procedure and protocol education and competency testing per unit standards.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
    Distance from Austin: 674 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,394 to $1,537
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit, based in exciting Columbia is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Pagosa Springs, Colorado – 81147
    Distance from Austin: 719 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 11
$1,944 to $2,142
Weekly Pay*
As a valued member of this Operating Room (OR) unit, you can expect to care for patients with a wide range of conditions, even very complex cases. The respected members of this Operating Room (OR) unit are looking for a team-playing, compassionate CST to join their ranks. This position presents an excellent opportunity to provide optimal patient as a member of an elite team of caregivers.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Herrin, Illinois – 62948
    Distance from Austin: 721 miles
  • 10 D, 10 N,
  • July 8, 2025
  • 13
$1,916 to $2,112
Weekly Pay*
Your Career. Our Company. Together, We Grow. At Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH), we realize that in order to provide our surrounding communities with excellent care, we must begin by providing our employees with that same care and appreciation. We offer rich opportunities to develop and grow professionally, an environment of excellence in patient care, and the awareness that everything we accomplish is a direct outgrowth of the superb efforts and dedication of our employees. As a non-profit system of almost 4000 employees, we have won national acclaim for our cancer, cardiac, stroke, bariatric, breast imaging, and rehabilitation services. Role Specific Responsibilities Assists in transportation and positioning of patients Assists in assembling and dismantling of tables and instruments before and after procedure Prepares patient and room for the planned surgical procedures. Opens sterile supplies and sets up for procedures Completes skin preparation and draping Assist Surgeon with gowning and gloving Assist surgeon by passing instruments and suture Assists in maintaining correct count of instruments, sutures, and sponges Applies dressings and bandages as needed Assists in identifying, collecting, and caring for specimens. Decontaminates instruments (point of use cleaning), supplies and equipment according to established policies and procedures; handles and stores instruments, equipment and supplies appropriately Aids in the efficient turnover of the operating room for next cases Monitors and restocks supplies
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • O Fallon, Illinois – 62269
    Distance from Austin: 727 miles
  • 8 D, 12 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,985 to $2,187
Weekly Pay*
As part of HSHS, you’ll join a team that is focused on improving, excelling and building a better tomorrow. Whether it is a clinical, technical or professional career, this is your chance to launch a rewarding career.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Durango, Colorado – 81301
    Distance from Austin: 756 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • July 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,781 to $1,963
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Durango is looking for the right technician to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Lone Tree, Colorado – 80124
    Distance from Austin: 758 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,383 to $1,524
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Englewood, Colorado – 80113
    Distance from Austin: 766 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,313 to $1,447
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Cortez, Colorado – 81321
    Distance from Austin: 791 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,485 to $1,637
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Austin: 816 miles
  • 10 N,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$2,016 to $2,222
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50316
    Distance from Austin: 816 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,910 to $2,105
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Lutheran Hospital has a long history of serving the Des Moines community and Central Iowa. The hospital has 224 staffed beds and specializes in maternity services, emergency and trauma treatment, chemical dependency treatment, behavioral medicine, general surgery, critical care, transitional and skilled care services and home health care.
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Des Moines, Iowa – 50309
    Distance from Austin: 816 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 20, 2025
  • 14
$1,910 to $2,105
Weekly Pay*
Iowa Methodist Medical Center was established in 1901 in a single building. Today, Iowa Methodist has become an important regional medical center and teaching hospital. Located in downtown Des Moines on a 42-acre campus, Iowa Methodist employs nearly 4,000 people and has 370 staffed beds. Iowa Methodist is well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the state of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year. 16 OR’s 1,050 cases/month Variety of cases, Level I Trauma Ctr All specialties Open Heart, Kidney Transplant, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Robotics, ENT, General Surgery, Bariatrics, Pediatrics, Plastics, Urology, Vascular, Gynecology, Oncology
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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room
  • Roswell, Georgia – 30076
    Distance from Austin: 824 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 21, 2025
  • 13
$1,519 to $1,675
Weekly Pay*
The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working.
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Statistics on OR ST Jobs in Austin, Texas

Here are some helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in & near Austin. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the Austin and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Operating Room job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Austin and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for STs in Austin, TX

What types of shifts are most common for OR travel jobs in Austin?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 10 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Austin and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Austin and nearby cities?

A: A 10 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Austin can make an average of $1,655 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Austin and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in Austin can make an average of $1,525 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Operating Room staff in or near Austin?

  • St. David’s Medical Center in Austin
  • St. David’s Surgical Hospital in Round Rock (17.1 miles from Austin)
  • Baylor Scott & White-Marble Falls Hospital in Marble Falls (38.3 miles from Austin)
  • CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital – Alamo Heights in San Antonio (73.6 miles from Austin)

What is the most common contract for Operating Room travel jobs in Austin?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Operating Room job in Austin is 13 weeks.

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Austin

In Austin, facilities like St. David’s Medical Center, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Hancock (zip code 78722), Upper Boggy Creek (zip code 78722) and North University (zip code 78705) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Austin’s OR job opportunities are Buda (13.8 miles), Pflugerville (14 miles) and Cedar Park (17.1 miles). These are near to zip codes: 78681 (17.1 miles), 78654 (38.3 miles) and 78209 (73.6 miles).

Austin Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 8 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Austin. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling OR nurse position in or nearby Austin.

Baylor Scott & White-Marble Falls Hospital
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Address
U.S. 281 and Hwy 71
Marble Falls, TX 78654
San Marcos Surgery Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 wks
Departments
Operating Room RN, Operating Room Surgical Technology, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Post Anesthesia Care Unit, and Telemetry RN
Address
1891 Medical Pkwy
San Marcos, TX 78666
St. David’s Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
10 wks, 12 wks, and 13 wks
Address
919 E 32nd St
Austin, TX 78705
Nearby Neighborhoods
Hancock (78722), Upper Boggy Creek (78722), North University (78705), Chestnut (78722), West University (78705)
St. David’s Surgical Hospital
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.