Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Asheville, NC
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$2,240/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Bring your Operating Room Registered Nurse expertise to a rewarding 13-week travel nursing assignment in Asheville, North Carolina. Join a busy surgical team in a fast-paced operating room environment, work 10-hour day shifts, and enjoy the energy of this welcoming mountain city known for its arts, outdoor adventures, and strong sense of community.
Job Details
- Setting: Operating Room (OR)
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 10-hour days
- Weekly Hours: 40 guaranteed hours
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,000 - $2,100
- Location: Asheville, North Carolina
- Start Date: September 14, 2026
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- At least 1 year of Operating Room nursing experience required
- Broad surgical knowledge across general surgery, GYN, robotics, neuro, orthopedics, plastic surgery, urology, burn, and trauma
- Ability to work a variable schedule with call responsibilities
- Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability in a fast-paced perioperative and surgical setting
- Experience with Cerner preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled perioperative nursing care in the operating room and support safe, efficient surgical workflow
- Assist with a wide range of surgical service lines and variable procedures
- Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and the surgical team to maintain patient safety and quality outcomes
- Adapt to changing case needs and support coverage across departments when needed
- Follow unit policies, documentation standards, and clinical best practices, including use of Cerner
Apply now to take on this Asheville, NC travel RN opportunity and join a team dedicated to exceptional surgical care.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:- Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
- Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.
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