Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,286 per week in Jefferson, NC

Start Date: March 23, 2026
Location: Jefferson, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, with call rotation every third day and every third weekend. Call hours are 3:00 PM - 7:00 AM on weekdays; weekend call runs Friday 3:00 PM through Monday 7:00 AM. 30-minute call-back requirement.

Highlights:

• Diverse case mix including general surgery, orthopedics, ophthalmology, GYN/OB, and urology procedures
• 1:1 patient ratio in a well-equipped ambulatory OR setting
• Work with Stryker orthopedic equipment, Olympus laparoscopic equipment, and Fuji endoscopy systems
• Meditech and Omnicell charting systems; 24-hour orientation provided
• Scrubs provided; no weekend requirement outside of call rotation
• No floating required; set schedule with predictable work-life balance

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of operating room nursing experience
• Active RN license (North Carolina or Compact state license accepted)
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and PALS required
• Experience with general OR settings including colonoscopy, EGD, laparoscopic procedures, appendectomy, cholecystectomy, hernia repair, and gynecological surgeries
• Proficiency in orthopedic, ophthalmology, and urology procedures
• Competency in conscious sedation monitoring, cardiac monitoring, infection control, radiation safety, specimen handling, peripheral IV starts, and PACU recovery
• Meditech charting system experience required
• Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers an exceptional blend of clinical variety and work-life balance in a collaborative surgical environment. You'll work with a full spectrum of surgical specialties while maintaining a consistent weekday schedule with predictable call rotation. Join a team dedicated to delivering quality patient care with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including physical therapy, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams.