Travel Sterile Processing Tech Job

Embark on a transformative journey as a Sterile Processing Tech with a national healthcare partner dedicated to patient safety and surgical excellence. In Rochester, New York, you’ll be the essential link between sterile processing standards and the operating room, ensuring instruments are pristine, well-packaged, and ready for life-changing procedures. This role invites you to picture yourself making a measurable impact every day, while exploring the rich culture, parks, and vibrant neighborhoods of western New York. The start date is 01 / 05 / 2026, and you’ll have week-to-week opportunities designed to align with your career goals. Expect competitive compensation that rewards your expertise and the critical nature of your work, with the chance to extend engagements as needed and to broaden your professional horizons within the sterile processing specialty. This position is offered with flexible weeks and no guaranteed hours, reflecting the dynamic nature of travel assignments.

Rochester offers a compelling blend of small‑city warmth and big‑city access, with affordable housing, a thriving arts scene, outdoor recreation along the Genesee River, and easy access to lakes and state parks. For flexible travelers, the opportunity to work across additional U.S. locations broadens your experience—from urban hubs to quieter community hospitals—while you maintain support from a dedicated national team. Our locations emphasize professional development, mentorship, and a culture that respects your expertise and time. You’ll experience a meaningful balance of hands-on technical work and the chance to collaborate with perioperative teams that value precision, cleanliness, and efficiency. The role is designed to expand your skill set, from instrument decontamination to sterilization cycle validation, while offering exposure to varied equipment and workflows that strengthen your clinical confidence. If you’re drawn to scenic living, accessible I-90 corridors, and a community that celebrates innovation, Rochester is a compelling hub that complements your sterile processing career.

Key responsibilities include receiving, decontaminating, inspecting, assembling, sterilizing, and distributing surgical instruments and equipment; ensuring accurate instrument tracking and lot documentation; adhering to AAMI guidelines, infection control standards, and regulatory requirements; maintaining equipment and sterilization process records; supporting OR readiness and instrument inventory; identifying and addressing equipment issues; collaborating with perioperative teams to optimize workflow; and pursuing ongoing competency in sterilization techniques, sterilizer validation, and instrument care. The role offers competitive pay ranging from $962 to $1,003 per week, plus a bonus, housing assistance, and opportunities to extend assignments based on performance and facility needs. We provide comprehensive support, including 24 / 7 assistance while traveling with the company, onboarding resources designed to accelerate your integration, and a clear path for skill advancement within sterile processing and related surgical support roles. You’ll join a culture that values attention to detail, safety, and continuous improvement, with mentorship and structured feedback to help you grow.

Our company is built on empowering sterile processing professionals to advance their careers in a supportive environment. We believe in recognizing expertise, providing constructive coaching, and ensuring work-life balance wherever possible. When you join our team, you’re joining a community that prioritizes your development, respects your contributions, and backs you with resourceful, responsive support. We encourage you to bring your curiosity, rigor, and pride in craftsmanship to every instrument you touch, knowing your work directly shapes patient outcomes and OR efficiency across diverse hospital settings.

Ready to apply and start a journey that combines technical mastery, patient impact, and travel opportunities? Apply now to join a team that values your precise skill set, your professional voice, and your commitment to safe, reliable care. This is your chance to advance in sterile processing while experiencing diverse hospital environments and communities across the country, all while enjoying the unique charm and natural beauty of Western New York and beyond.

Note : 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.