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Travel Surgical Services Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Aya Healthcare · Lake Charles, LA

✓ Confirmed open today on Aya Healthcare's site · posted 2d ago

Weekly pay

$1,257–$1,494/wk

Specialty

Operating Room

Contract

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Shift

day

Start

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Compact state

Yes

Apply on Aya Healthcare's site

Travel Surgical Services Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST) travel assignment in Lake Charles, LA with Aya Healthcare. day shift. Posted pay $1,257–$1,494 per week. Louisiana is a Nurse Licensure Compact state.

Pay breakdown check

Posted weekly pay

$1,257

Most that can be tax-free here (GSA)

$1,267/wk

So at least this is taxed wages

This rate fits entirely under the area's tax-free limit, so the agency decides the split. Ask for the taxable hourly rate before you accept.
A low taxable hourly rate means lower overtime, holiday and missed-shift pay, and smaller 401(k) contributions. Ask what overtime pays.
Tax-free stipends generally require a tax home you keep paying for while you travel. Ask a tax professional about your situation.

Estimate from the posted weekly rate and GSA FY2027 per diem limits for this city; assumes 36 hours a week. Not tax advice.

$1,267/wk

Max tax-free stipend here (GSA per diem)

$1,329/mo

Typical rent in Lake Charles (Zillow)

3 agencies

list Operating Room jobs in Lake Charles ($1,257–$2,230/wk)