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: 10/12/2026
Duration: 6 weeks
40 hours per week
Shift: 8 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary Operating Room Nurse (RN) Location: Not specified. This role involves providing perioperative nursing care in a busy hospital setting, supporting surgical procedures in various specialties including orthopedics and neurology. The position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic surgical team in a facility equipped with advanced technology and multidisciplinary support.
Job Details
Certifications: RN (ADN or BSN) 1 year of experience required.
Schedule: Days shift, 8-hour shifts, minimum of 40 hours per week.
Shift Time: 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM, working four 10-hour shifts weekly.
Additional responsibilities include supporting cardiac, neuro, and orthopedic surgeries, with patient ratios of 1:1 and use of advanced surgical equipment such as robotics and laser systems.
This position involves providing perioperative care for adult patients, with minimal pediatric outpatient procedures.
No float requirements.
Must have prior operating room experience and be committed to 7 days of call per month, including weekends.
The candidate must hold active RN licensure and be able to start on October 12, 2026, with an end date of December 14, 2026.
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 #1330238. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40.0 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
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.
Benefits
401k retirement plan
Referral bonus
Numbers & Facts
Location
Hickory, NC
Skills
Cardiologyunmatched
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Neurologyunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Operating Room Nursingunmatched
Orthopedic Surgeryunmatched
Orthopedicsunmatched
Outpatient Careunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pediatricsunmatched
Perioperative Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Roboticsunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Technical Supportunmatched
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