Operating Room RN
Asheville, NC
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,059/weekOverview
- Start Date08/03/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Job Title
Travel RN – Operating Room / Surgery
Location
Asheville, NC
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | 13-Week Travel Assignment | Days | Full-Time | Onsite | Start Time: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM | Variable Schedule, Call Required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct perioperative nursing care to surgical patients in an operating room setting with a 1:1 patient ratio
- Perform scrub and/or circulating duties across a broad range of surgical service lines
- Utilize Cerner for clinical documentation throughout the perioperative process
- Adhere to variable scheduling requirements, including on-call obligations as assigned
- Float to other departments as needed per facility floating policy
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary surgical teams to ensure patient safety and quality outcomes
Required Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in North Carolina or compact state eligibility
- Minimum 2 years of operating room / surgical nursing experience
- Broad surgical knowledge across 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 robotic-assisted surgical procedures
- Prior travel nursing experience in a high-volume or Level II trauma center environment
- Familiarity with burn and trauma surgical protocols
Why Join Us
- Join a high-acuity regional referral center recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation, home to the only Level II trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and Level III NICU in the region
- Work within one of the busiest robotic surgery programs in the Carolinas alongside experienced surgical teams in a facility that has earned Magnet® Designation for nursing excellence
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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