OR RN
Hickory, NC
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

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

Join a dynamic Operating Room nursing team in Hickory, North Carolina, and bring your perioperative expertise to a fast-paced surgical environment. This travel RN job offers the chance to support high-quality patient care in a well-equipped OR while enjoying the friendly community, scenic foothills, and outdoor recreation of western North Carolina.

Job Details

• Setting: Operating Room / Perioperative Services
• Location: Hickory, NC 28601
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Start Date: September 14, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 10-hour day shifts, 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM
• Shifts Per Week: 4
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 40
• Call Requirements: 7 days per month, including select Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,850 - $1,940

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• At least 1 year of Operating Room nursing experience
• Strong knowledge of OR workflows, surgical nursing, and patient safety
• Preferred experience in orthopedics or neuro cases
• Ability to work effectively in a 1:1 patient ratio environment
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care in the Operating Room as part of a collaborative perioperative team
• Assist with pre-op, intra-op, and post-op surgical support as assigned
• Maintain a safe, efficient, and organized surgical workflow
• Support procedures using advanced surgical technology and equipment
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and OR team members
• Participate in on-call coverage as scheduled
• Deliver high-quality care to adult patients, with minimal pediatric exposure

Apply now to join this Operating Room travel nursing assignment in Hickory, NC, and take the next step in your healthcare career today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.