Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Asheville, NC
Cross Country Nurses
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,195/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Operating Room Nurse in Asheville, North Carolina. This role involves providing specialized surgical nursing care within a busy perioperative environment, supporting a variety of service lines including general, gynecology, robotic, neuro, orthopedics, plastic surgery, urology, burn, and trauma. The position offers the opportunity to work with advanced equipment and contribute to a high-acuity surgical department.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Day shifts, 8 hours per shift, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; broad surgical knowledge; experience in service lines to include general, gynecology, robotics, neuro, orthopedics, plastic surgery, urology, burn, and trauma; no minimum experience required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with advanced surgical procedures and familiarity with Cerner documentation system.
- Float: Float to other departments may be required.
- Additional Information: The position involves working in a high-capacity operating room environment with a focus on patient safety and surgical excellence. Scrubs are provided by the facility, and the dress code requires the use of facility-provided scrubs.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
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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