| Weekly pay | Up to $2,300 on a 5x8 schedule of 40 hours per week |
|---|---|
| Shifts | Day/Evening/Night shifts available |
| Schedule | 5x8 (40 hours per week) |
| Credentials | CST certification (NBSTSA); New York law sets certification requirements for surgical technologists in hospital settings (see below). |
| Extras | Weekly pay and a dedicated recruiter. Stipend and benefit details vary by contract, and your recruiter breaks down every package. Call (866) 680-2920. |
| Pay updated | June 2026 |
As a travel surgical technologist with We Care Staffing, you'll be the backbone of the operating room: preparing sterile fields, setting up instruments and equipment, anticipating the surgeon's next move, passing instruments, maintaining the sterile environment, and helping count and account for every item before closing. Good surg techs keep cases moving and surgeons calm, and experienced travelers who can walk into an unfamiliar OR and perform from day one are in constant demand.
Our New York surgical technologist contracts span general surgery, orthopedics, cardiovascular, neuro, OB (C-sections), and outpatient surgery centers. Tell your recruiter which service lines you've scrubbed, and you'll be matched to cases that fit your experience.
Weekly pay with transparent breakdowns of taxable wages and tax-free stipends
A dedicated recruiter plus clinical support throughout your assignment
Referral benefits when you refer fellow healthcare professionals to We Care Staffing
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New York hospitals run some of the highest surgical volumes in the country, from Level I trauma ORs in the city to busy regional programs in Buffalo and Rochester. Thirteen weeks scrubbing cases at a major NYC academic center is the kind of line that upgrades a surg tech resume permanently.
We Care Staffing's current New York surg tech contracts pay up to $2,300 per week on a 5x8 schedule with day, evening, and night shifts available, above the typical national travel range for the role.
$2,300
Max Weekly Pay
$62,830
National Median/Yr
5x8
Schedule
Weekly pay on this contract blends taxable wages with tax-free stipends for housing and meals, provided you maintain a qualifying tax home under IRS rules. Because stipend ceilings track GSA per diem rates by location, ask your recruiter for the full package breakdown rather than comparing contracts on the headline number alone.
New York has graduated state income tax plus a NYC local tax for city residents, but stipends are not taxed. For benchmarking: Surgical technologists earn a national median of $62,830 per year per BLS May 2024 data, and certified techs (CST) typically earn 12 to 18% more. Travel contracts typically exceed staff equivalents once tax-free stipends are counted, and the figures above give you the floor to negotiate from.
Taxable Base Rate
Competitive hourly wage
Housing Stipend
Tax-free, GSA-based rates
Meal Stipend
Tax-free daily allowance
Weekly Pay
Transparent breakdown every week
New York enacted a surgical technology law requiring hospitals to employ surgical technologists who hold CST certification (with limited grandfathering and exemptions), so your NBSTSA credential is effectively your license to work here. Keep it current and bring documentation of your service lines. Confirm any facility-specific requirements with your recruiter.
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We Care Staffing places surgical technologists at facilities across New York's major systems, including Northwell Health, NewYork-Presbyterian, Mount Sinai, and NYC Health + Hospitals. Demand concentrates in New York City, Buffalo, and Rochester, with additional needs across the state's regional and community facilities.
"We-Care found me the perfect ER nurse assignment quickly. Their communication was fantastic throughout the entire process. I couldn't be happier!"
Jessica Miller
Travel Nurse
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