Operating Room Registered Nurse
Durham, North Carolina
Duke Regional Hospital

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.