OR RN
Kinston, NC
Host Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,255/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse – Operating Room
Location: Kinston, North Carolina Employment Type: Travel/Contract Contract Length: 13 weeks
Schedule
- Five 8-hour day shifts per week (Monday–Friday), 6:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Arrive at 6:45 a.m. for huddle
- Rotating weeknight and weekend call
- Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
Role Overview
- Provides pre-, intra-, and post-operative patient care as part of the surgical team.
Requirements
- Valid RN license in North Carolina
- Operating Room (OR) experience: 5 years
- OR experience within the last year
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Experience with Epic
Onboarding Requirements
- 7-year criminal background check, with a county search for every location lived or worked in the past 7 years, run within 90 days of start and updated annually
- Education verification, completed within 90 days of start
- EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks, run within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days during the assignment
- E-Verify or attestation
- Government-issued photo ID
- Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (instant drug screens are not accepted except as a temporary placeholder)
- Tdap vaccine within 10 years (titers and DTaP/TD vaccines not accepted)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year of start, plus annual TB questionnaire for Lenoir candidates
- Proof of immunity for measles, mumps, rubella (2 MMR vaccines or positive titer), and varicella (2 vaccines, positive titer, or physician-documented history)
- Hepatitis B vaccine series and positive titer, or declination
- Physical exam within 1 year of start
- Flu vaccine required during flu season (medical or religious exemptions accepted; declinations not accepted)
- COVID vaccination proof, if vaccinated
- Orientation safety manual acknowledgement and proof of annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission training
- Confidentiality form and certification acknowledgement
- Information sheet, completed and signed within 72 hours of signed contract
- Learning management system modules during orientation
Submission Notes
- No candidates within a 50-mile radius.
- Candidates will be reviewed and interviewed by the hiring manager.
- RTO must be included with submission to be honored at time of offer.
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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About Kinston, NC
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Kinston, NC here's what you should know:- Kinston's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer average highs range from 85-90°F, while winter average lows range from 30-35°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Kinston and are relatively easy to find, with options ranging from apartments to single-family homes.
- Kinston is car-friendly, with most residents relying on personal vehicles for transportation.
- Public transportation options are limited.
- Kinston has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Kinston offers a variety of restaurants serving Southern cuisine, as well as opportunities to explore art and music.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local high school and college games.
- Outdoor activities include visiting the CSS Neuse II, golfing, and exploring the natural beauty of the area.
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