Operating Room Registered Nurse
Durham, NC
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,314/weekOverview
- Start Date03/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Operating Room
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Summary
Seeking a Registered Nurse for Operating Room assignments with rotating days off (no set or consecutive days). On-call 2–3 days per month, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in North Carolina
- Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with EPIC charting system
Work Environment & Unit Details
- Units include: Operating Room, Neurology, Oral, ENT, Orthopedics, General Surgery, Bariatrics, Urology, Gynecology, Vascular, Robotics, Plastics, Dental, Podiatry
- Special equipment used: Intuitive DaVinci XI, Neptune, Electrical Surgical Unit, Smoke-Free Cautery Devices, Stryker Video Tower, Tourniquet, Cori Orthopedic Robot, Olympus Endoscopy Tower, Globus
Schedule
- Rotating days off (no set or consecutive days)
- On-call 2–3 days per month
- Weekends and holidays as needed
Additional Information
- Scrubs provided
- Bi-weekly orientation sessions
- Local candidates within 75 miles considered with adjusted rate
- First-time travelers are welcome
- Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
Summary
This is a 13-week travel contract for an experienced Registered Nurse with at least 2 years of RN experience, licensed in North Carolina or with a Compact license, to work in the Operating Room and related surgical units. The role requires BLS certification, flu vaccination, and compliance with extensive health and background documentation. The position offers a dynamic schedule with rotating days off and on-call responsibilities.
Employer
Olaro
13 nurses recommend working with Olaro
Pros
Very friendly, extremely helpful and patient, explains the steps needed well and clearly. Very understanding and kind. Dave always made sure to keep in contact and help control my fears as I started my first travel assignment.
Cons
None.
Recommends working with Olaro
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About Durham, NC
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Durham, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Durham is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Durham experiences hot and humid summers with average highs around 89°F and mild winters with average lows around 30°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are readily available in Durham, making it easy for travel nurses to find suitable accommodations.
- Durham is fairly car-friendly, but it also has a public transportation system including buses and a light rail system for easy commuting.
- Durham is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
- Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Durham offers a vibrant food scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving arts and music community, opportunities for sports enthusiasts, and plenty of outdoor activities including hiking and biking trails.
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