Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $1,800 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) for a healthcare facility located in Hickory, North Carolina. This position involves providing perioperative nursing care in a busy surgical environment, supporting a variety of surgical specialties including orthopedics and neurology. The role requires an adaptable and dedicated RN prepared to uphold high standards of patient safety and care.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Day shifts from 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM, totaling 12 hours per shift. Minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: RN (Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing) with at least 1 year of OR experience, valid licensure to practice in North Carolina.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with orthopedic or neuro cases.
• Float: None
• Additional Information: The position is for coverage during a leave of absence, with a joining date of September 14, 2026. The role involves working with advanced surgical equipment such as robotic systems (Da Vinci), Mako, and Holmium Laser. The unit serves adult patients with minimal pediatric outpatient cases and maintains a low patient-to-nurse ratio to ensure quality care.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1299570. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Operating Room

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus