OR RN
Jacksonville, NC
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring 3 years of main hospital OR experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in the Operating Room of a community hospital setting
• 1:1 patient staffing ratio
• Day shift schedule, 5x8 hours, Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
• On-call required for nights, weekends, and holidays, typically one night per week
• 2-3 weekend shifts required per 6-week schedule
• Charting performed in Meditech

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of main hospital OR experience required
• Community hospital experience required
• Meditech charting experience required
• Experience with a wide range of surgical specialties including gynecology, orthopedics, general surgery, neurology, urology, ENT, thoracic, and robotic-assisted procedures preferred
• Skills in patient assessment, IV starts, conscious sedation monitoring, and wound management preferred

Additional Information

• Responsible for assessing patients upon admission to the OR and throughout the perioperative process, addressing biophysical, psychosocial, and educational needs
• Develop individualized intraoperative nursing care plans based on ongoing patient assessment
• Exposure to a broad surgical case mix including general, orthopedic, gynecologic, urologic, ENT, thoracic, and robotic surgeries
• Experience with equipment such as cell saver, electrosurgical units, and Steris systems is valuable
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not permitted
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• RTO must be disclosed prior to presentation to the facility, with a maximum of 5 days subject to manager approval