Night shift surgical technologist jobs offer consistent shift differentials that add $5 to $12 per hour above base pay, bringing total compensation to $58,000 to $82,000 annually depending on facility type and region. These positions keep trauma bays, emergency ORs, and labor and delivery suites staffed around the clock at acute care hospitals.
This role is well-suited for CSTs who prefer lower elective case volume and thrive in fast-paced, unpredictable environments where independent judgment is routine. Most facilities require at least one year of scrub experience, with trauma or OB exposure viewed favorably during hiring.
Texas, Florida, and the Southeast post strong overnight surgical tech demand, with HCA and Tenet operating large acute care campuses that maintain full overnight OR teams. Trinity Health and Ascension also hire night shift techs regularly across their regional hospital networks.
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