Operating Room RN – ENT & Ophthalmology
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a fast-paced ambulatory surgery center specializing in ENT and ophthalmology, with scrub experience and a minimum of 2 years of OR experience required.

Details

• Fast-paced ambulatory surgery center (ASC) specializing in ENT and eye surgery with 6 ORs
• Patient population spans all age groups: infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Cases include ENT surgery, cataracts, ocular plastics, and head and neck procedures
• Required ENT procedural experience includes: endoscopic sinus procedures, laparoscopic assisted cases, laryngectomy, mastoidectomy/tympanoplasty/stapedectomy, radical neck dissection, septoplasty/rhinoplasty, tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy, and tracheostomy
• Required pediatric ENT experience includes: myringotomy with tubes, scrub PEDI ENT surgery, and tonsillectomy/adenoidectomy
• Preferred experience includes: bronchoscopy, ophthalmology procedures (cataract extraction/implant, corneal transplant, eye trauma, glaucoma surgery, vitrectomy), pediatric eye trauma, and general pediatric OR
• Day shift: 8-hour shifts, 07:00–16:00 (5x8 schedule)
• No weekend or on-call requirements
• Float to other Charlotte-area ASCs may occasionally be required (COSC, Ballantyne ASC, Huntersville ASC, and Center City)
• EMR: Epic (required); SBAR communication protocol used

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required; license and certifications may be pending at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience required
• Scrub experience required
• Strong ENT surgical experience required
• Proficiency in emergency management skills: code response, fire safety, latex allergy protocol, and malignant hyperthermia response
• Proficiency in specimen handling/labeling and universal protocol (time-out procedure)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Two professional references from a manager or supervisor within the past 2 years required prior to start (pending at time of consideration is acceptable)
• Previous permanent, PRN, or EP employment with Novant Health or New Hanover Regional requires a 12-month waiting period before applying as a traveler; facility rehire approval is needed

Additional Information

• Scrubs are provided
• Orientation is approximately 40 hours; pre-start modules (4–5 hours for non-acute roles) must be completed prior to start and annually
• Modules are completed via online learning, Zoom, webinar, or in-person classes
• Candidates must be available to work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• RTO is not permitted during the first week of the assignment due to orientation; up to 7 days of RTO may be approved provided it does not fall on a holiday
• Local candidates are welcome to apply; candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility may be subject to a different pay rate
• First-time travelers will be considered if the candidate can scrub and has strong ENT experience
• Travel pairs are permitted, provided each candidate has their own transportation and can accommodate different schedules