Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,072 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Assignment in Hickory, North Carolina

Overview

Join a fast-paced surgical team in Hickory, NC, and put your perioperative nursing skills to work in a rewarding travel nursing assignment. This Operating Room Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for a confident RN who enjoys a collaborative environment, advanced surgical technology, and delivering high-quality patient care.

Located in western North Carolina, Hickory offers a welcoming community with a small-city feel, convenient amenities, and easy access to the scenic Blue Ridge foothills. If you’re looking for North Carolina nursing jobs with strong clinical experience and great pay, apply today.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing / Travel RN
• Schedule: Day shift coverage with unit notes indicating 4 shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 8-hour days; unit scheduling notes also reference 10-hour day coverage from 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 40
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,850 to $1,940
• Start Date: October 12, 2026
• Healthcare Setting: Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing
• Patient Population: Adults with minimal pediatric outpatient cases
• Electronic Health Record: Cerner
• Technology Exposure: DaVinci robotics, Mako, Holmium Laser, and Hana table
• Call Requirements: 7 days per month, including Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
• Weekend Coverage: Call on weekends only

Job Requirements

• Active RN license or eligibility to practice as a Registered Nurse
• ADN or BSN required
• Minimum of 1 year of Operating Room experience required
• Ortho or neuro experience preferred
• Experience in perioperative nursing and surgical care preferred
• Ability to work effectively in a 1:1 patient care environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt in a busy surgical setting
• Willingness to participate in a call rotation

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and efficient perioperative nursing care in the Operating Room
• Prepare the operating room and support surgical workflow throughout the day
• Assist the surgical team during procedures while maintaining sterile technique
• Monitor patient needs and respond quickly to changes in clinical status
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, and OR staff to ensure smooth case progression
• Support procedures involving advanced surgical technologies, including robotics
• Participate in scheduled call coverage and weekend call as assigned

Apply now to join this Operating Room RN travel assignment in Hickory, North Carolina, and take the next step in your healthcare career.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #518540. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

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