Operating Room RN
Asheville, NC
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days
$2,288/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Title
Travel RN – Operating Room / Surgery
Location
Asheville, North Carolina
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Variable Schedule | Call Required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct perioperative nursing care within a high-volume operating room environment across a broad range of surgical service lines
- Perform scrub and/or circulating duties for procedures including general surgery, GYN, robotics, neuro, orthopedics, plastic surgery, urology, burn, and trauma cases
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation using the Cerner electronic health records system
- Adhere to a variable scheduling model, including on-call responsibilities as required
- Float to other departments as needed in accordance with facility policy
- Maintain a 1:1 patient ratio and uphold patient safety and quality care standards throughout all phases of the surgical experience
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Carolina or compact state eligibility
- Minimum of 2 years of operating room nursing experience
- Broad surgical knowledge spanning multiple service lines including general, GYN, robotics, neuro, orthopedics, plastic surgery, urology, burn, and trauma
- Proficiency with Cerner documentation system
- Ability to meet variable scheduling and on-call requirements
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience in a high-volume or Level II trauma center surgical environment
- Familiarity with robotic surgery platforms and associated perioperative workflows
- Prior travel nursing experience in an operating room setting
Why Join Us
- Join one of the busiest and most recognized surgical programs in the region, offering exposure to a wide variety of complex and high-acuity cases across numerous specialty service lines
- Work within a facility that has earned national recognition for clinical quality and nursing excellence, providing a professionally rewarding environment for experienced OR nurses
Employer
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.
The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.
Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.
Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others
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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