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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Hickory, NC for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Hickory, North Carolina

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Hickory

We have 8 Operating Room travel jobs in North Carolina, and 162 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Concord, North Carolina – 28025
    Distance from Hickory: 48 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 4, 2025
  • 12
$1,457 to $1,605
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,919 to $2,115
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its team. 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,919 to $2,115
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 4, 2025
$1,819 to $2,005
Weekly Pay*
700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Salem, Virginia – 24153
    Distance from Hickory: 129 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,876 to $2,067
Weekly Pay*
500 bed Level 2 Trauma center and teaching facility. 11 suite OR sees Ortho, General, ENT, Spine, Urology, Vascular, Robotics and others. Salem is a city of 25k, the Roanoke County seat, and an integral part of Virginia’s Blue Ridge region. The city features a charming downtown combining historical elements, a delicious food & drink scene, and rich arts & cultural amenities.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Hazard, Kentucky – 41701
    Distance from Hickory: 147 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 13
$1,987 to $2,190
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Lumberton, North Carolina – 28358
    Distance from Hickory: 153 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,739 to $1,917
Weekly Pay*
About Facility: Address: 300 W 27th Street, Lumberton, NC 28358 452 Beds No trauma Designation General Information: Number of ORs: 4 OR’S and 1 Endoscopy Suite Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience? RN: yes CST: yes Nursing Assistant: yes First Assist (if applicable): yes Case Types: GYN GENERAL ROBOTICS—BARIATRIC, PROSTATE, HERNIA, GALLBLADDER, HYSTERECTOMY UROLOGY ORTHO ORTHO/SPINE PODIATRY PLASTICS CATARACT ENT ENDOSCOPY—COLON, EGD, ERCP, BRONCHOSCOPY Average # of cases performed in a day: 25 Required Licensure and Certifications: RN: BLS, ACLS Scrub Tech: BLS, National certification (CST) – NBSTSA required – MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH PROFILE Nursing Assistant: BLS First Assist: BLS, National certification (CSFA) – NBSTSA required – MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH PROFILE Skills required: RN: able to circulate above cases Scrub Tech: able to scrub above cases independently Nursing Assistant: general knowledge of the OR First Assist (if applicable): able to assist independently Technology/Equipment: EMR: Epic IV pumps: Alaris Medication dispensing: Omnicell Floating: No floating required Orientation: How many days are given? Dependent on skillset and experience Scheduling: Weekend rotation: weekend call – discussed during interview On call? If so, what is that schedule? RN: dependent on staffing – typically one weekend every 7 weeks Scrub Tech: dependent on staffing – typically one weekend every 5 weeks Nursing Assistant: No call First Assist (if applicable): dependent on staffing – typically one weekend every 5 weeks Holiday Expectations? Call only RTO: Manager approval Shift times: 0645 – 1515 1445 – 2315 2245 – 0715 Schedule cycle: Every 8 weeks Other notes: Scrub Color: Provided/procedural Parking: Free
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Lumberton, North Carolina – 28358
    Distance from Hickory: 153 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,721 to $1,897
Weekly Pay*
About Facility: Address: 300 W 27th Street, Lumberton, NC 28358 452 Beds No trauma Designation General Information: Number of ORs: 4 OR’S and 1 Endoscopy Suite Will you accept a traveler with 1-year experience? RN: yes CST: yes Nursing Assistant: yes First Assist (if applicable): yes Case Types: GYN GENERAL ROBOTICS—BARIATRIC, PROSTATE, HERNIA, GALLBLADDER, HYSTERECTOMY UROLOGY ORTHO ORTHO/SPINE PODIATRY PLASTICS CATARACT ENT ENDOSCOPY—COLON, EGD, ERCP, BRONCHOSCOPY Average # of cases performed in a day: 25 Required Licensure and Certifications: RN: BLS, ACLS Scrub Tech: BLS, National certification (CST) – NBSTSA required – MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH PROFILE Nursing Assistant: BLS First Assist: BLS, National certification (CSFA) – NBSTSA required – MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH PROFILE Skills required: RN: able to circulate above cases Scrub Tech: able to scrub above cases independently Nursing Assistant: general knowledge of the OR First Assist (if applicable): able to assist independently Technology/Equipment: EMR: Epic IV pumps: Alaris Medication dispensing: Omnicell Floating: No floating required Orientation: How many days are given? Dependent on skillset and experience Scheduling: Weekend rotation: weekend call – discussed during interview On call? If so, what is that schedule? RN: dependent on staffing – typically one weekend every 7 weeks Scrub Tech: dependent on staffing – typically one weekend every 5 weeks Nursing Assistant: No call First Assist (if applicable): dependent on staffing – typically one weekend every 5 weeks Holiday Expectations? Call only RTO: Manager approval Shift times: 0645 – 1515 1445 – 2315 2245 – 0715 Schedule cycle: Every 8 weeks Other notes: Scrub Color: Provided/procedural Parking: Free
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Lynchburg, Virginia – 24501
    Distance from Hickory: 168 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
$1,742 to $1,919
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Lynchburg, Virginia – 24501
    Distance from Hickory: 168 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 8
$1,742 to $1,919
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Lawrenceville, Georgia – 30045
    Distance from Hickory: 194 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 12
$1,763 to $1,942
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Myrtle Beach, South Carolina – 29572
    Distance from Hickory: 198 miles
  • 12 E,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 14
$1,721 to $1,897
Weekly Pay*
300 bed Level 2 Trauma center. Enjoy sunshine, fishing, crabbing, local wineries and breweries, and 60 miles of beautiful, sandy beaches
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Duluth, Georgia – 30096
    Distance from Hickory: 199 miles
  • 12 N,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 12
$1,763 to $1,942
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Rocky Mount, North Carolina – 27804
    Distance from Hickory: 199 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 6, 2025
  • 13
$1,698 to $1,871
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tucker, Georgia – 30087
    Distance from Hickory: 208 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 28, 2025
  • 13
$2,023 to $2,229
Weekly Pay*
Emory Healthcare is the largest and most comprehensive hospital system in Atlanta, Georgia. Emory doctors and nurses have served Atlanta for more than 100 years with a broad range of health services including oncology, orthopedics, heart and vascular health, brain health and much more.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina – 27870
    Distance from Hickory: 212 miles
  • 10 D,
  • July 27, 2025
  • 13
$2,603 to $2,869
Weekly Pay*
ECU North Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare organizations. The Hospital is licensed for 204 beds, including psychiatric and nursery. We offer an array of medical and surgical services, including 24-hour emergency care, backed by the latest technology. We strive to create a compassionate environment where our approximately 800 employees can deliver the best care every hour of every day.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
    Distance from Hickory: 221 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,872 to $2,063
Weekly Pay*
Northside Hospital Atlanta (in Sandy Springs) opened in 1970 and is our system’s flagship hospital. What started as a facility with 250 beds has expanded to 621 beds, 2,300 physicians and more than 11,000 employees.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
    Distance from Hickory: 221 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 12
$1,872 to $2,063
Weekly Pay*
Northside Hospital Atlanta (in Sandy Springs) opened in 1970 and is our system’s flagship hospital. What started as a facility with 250 beds has expanded to 621 beds, 2,300 physicians and more than 11,000 employees.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30303
    Distance from Hickory: 221 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 12
$1,766 to $1,947
Weekly Pay*
Bill rate: $ 130 M-F 645a-515p, no call 10hr Day 8 WEEKS 40 GWW
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30303
    Distance from Hickory: 221 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 12
$1,766 to $1,947
Weekly Pay*
Bill rate: $ 130 M-F 645a-515p, no call 10hr Day 8 WEEKS 40 GWW
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
    Distance from Hickory: 221 miles
  • 12 N,
  • July 4, 2025
  • 13
$1,749 to $1,927
Weekly Pay*
Northside Hospital Atlanta (in Sandy Springs) opened in 1970 and is our system’s flagship hospital. What started as a facility with 250 beds has expanded to 621 beds, 2,300 physicians and more than 11,000 employees.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Atlanta, Georgia – 30342
    Distance from Hickory: 221 miles
  • 8 D,
  • July 7, 2025
  • 12
$1,625 to $1,791
Weekly Pay*
Northside Hospital Atlanta (in Sandy Springs) opened in 1970 and is our system’s flagship hospital. What started as a facility with 250 beds has expanded to 621 beds, 2,300 physicians and more than 11,000 employees.
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travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee – 37404
    Distance from Hickory: 229 miles
  • 12 D,
  • July 14, 2025
  • 12
$2,341 to $2,580
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Richmond, Virginia – 23225
    Distance from Hickory: 249 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$2,076 to $2,287
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Hickory, North Carolina

Here are some helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in & near Hickory. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the Hickory and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Operating Room job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Hickory and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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Jobs by Facility types

FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in Hickory, NC

What types of shifts are most common for OR travel jobs in Hickory?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 10 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Hickory and surrounding areas.

How much does a day shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Hickory and nearby cities?

A: A 10 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Hickory can make an average of $1,903 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Hickory and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in Hickory can make an average of $1,918 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Operating Room staff in or near Hickory?

  • Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory
  • Carolinas Medical Center – Pineville in Charlotte (44.8 miles from Hickory)
  • Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem (66.4 miles from Hickory)
  • Bon Secours St. Francis Downtown (Simplify) in Greenville (85 miles from Hickory)

What is the most common contract for Operating Room travel jobs in Hickory?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Operating Room job in Hickory is 13 weeks.

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Hickory

In Hickory, facilities like Frye Regional Medical Center, all offer OR departments.

Other popular cities near Hickory’s OR job opportunities are Granite Falls (6.7 miles), Conover (7.1 miles) and Newton (8 miles). These are near to zip codes: 28210 (44.8 miles), 27157 (66.4 miles) and 29601 (85 miles).

Hickory Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Hickory. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling OR nurse position in or nearby Hickory.

Frye Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 N, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
5 wks, 6 wks, 9 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, and 14 wks
Departments
Cardiac Catheterization Lab Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, Emergency Room RN, Endoscopy Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit RN, Labor & Delivery Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical Registered Nurse, Operating Room RN, Operation Room Nursing Surgical Technology, Progressive Care Unit Registered Nurse, Psychiatric, Rehabilitation RN, and Telemetry RN
Address
420 N Center St.
Hickory, NC 28601
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.