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How much do temp surgical tech extern jobs pay per week?

As of Jul 1, 2026, the average weekly pay for temp surgical tech extern in the United States is $1,882.31, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,403.85 and $2,307.69 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temp Surgical Tech Extern vs Surgical Tech?

AspectTemp Surgical Tech ExternSurgical Tech
CredentialsTypically requires certification or in trainingCertified Surgical Tech (CST) or equivalent
Work EnvironmentTemporary, often in hospitals or clinics, during externshipFull-time or part-time in surgical settings
Employer & Industry UsageUsed for externship programs, training, or internshipsPermanent or long-term surgical staff

The Temp Surgical Tech Extern is a temporary role mainly for students or trainees gaining hands-on experience, often during externships. A Surgical Tech is a certified professional working permanently in surgical environments. The externship provides practical training, while the Surgical Tech role involves ongoing responsibilities in the operating room.

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Infographic showing various Temp Surgical Tech Extern job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $97,880 per year, or $47.1 per hour.
Surgical Technologist Student Extern

Surgical Technologist Student Extern

Sentara Healthcare

Norfolk, VA • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 8 hours ago


Sentara Health rating

6.8

Company rating: 6.8 out of 10

Based on 387 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

483rd of 877 rated healthcare providers


Job description

City/State
Norfolk, VA
Work Shift
Rotating
Overview:
Sentara is hiring a Surgical Technologist Student Extern at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, in Norfolk, VA.
Shift: PRN/Flexi
Overview
This position is responsible for supporting surgical services staff and department manger in the role of first scrub tech or second assistant role. The Surgical Technologist works under direct supervision of preceptor or surgeon.
Must be enrolled in the 3rd or 4th semester of a 4 semester program in an accredited school of surgical technology awarding an associate degree.
Education
  • Final 3rd or 4th semester of Surgical Technologist Trade School Degree REQUIRED

Certification/Licensure
  • NA

Experience
  • No experience required. Prior surgical or operating room experience preferred.

KEYWORDS: Talroo - Allied Health. Surg Tech student. Surg tech extern. Surgical technologist student. Surgical technologist extern. surg tech. OR Tech. Student. Extern.
Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to 10,000
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave
• Emergency Backup Care
• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans
• Life Insurance
• 401k/403B with Employer Match
• Tuition Assistance - 5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education
• Student Debt Pay Down - 10,000
• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Colleagues may have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met
Here at Sentara, we are committed to consistently enhancing our training, advancement tracks, work-life benefits, and more. Our goal is to make you feel more excited to be here every day!
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, located in Norfolk, VA, is a 525-bed tertiary care facility that is home to the only Level I Adult Trauma Center and burn trauma unit in Hampton Roads, and also serves as the primary teaching hospital for Eastern Virginia Medical School.
In addition to the high-quality heart program at Sentara Heart Hospital, our facility is home to Nightingale Regional Air Ambulance and several other dedicated facilities and specialized services. As a recognized accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center, and Magnet hospital for nursing excellence, our hospital specializes in heart and vascular, neurosciences, neurosurgery, urology, oncology, spine care, advanced imaging, behavioral health, maternity, and women's health, including a state-of-the-art neonatal intensive care unit.
Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
In support of our mission "to improve health every day," this is a tobacco-free environment.
For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:
Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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