Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Hickory, NC for STs

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

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Hickory, North Carolina. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Hickory’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

Hickory is a great location for OR travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Hickory

We have 9 Operating Room travel jobs in North Carolina, and 107 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.

Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Concord, North Carolina – 28025
Distance from Hickory: 48 miles
12 D,
June 16, 2025
13

$1,351 to $1,489

This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
10 D,
June 26, 2025
13

$1,547 to $1,705

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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
10 E,
July 1, 2025
13

$1,547 to $1,705

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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
10 D,
July 7, 2025
13

$1,547 to $1,705

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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
10 D,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,547 to $1,705

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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
10 D,
July 13, 2025

$1,537 to $1,694

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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
Distance from Hickory: 69 miles
12 D,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,378 to $1,519

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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Duluth, Georgia – 30097
Distance from Hickory: 199 miles
8 D,
July 14, 2025
13

$1,435 to $1,581

A great opportunity to join the Emory team at John’s Creek! This is a close knit team with friendly surgeons Top 10 Diagnosis/Procedures: Total Joints (hips, knees, shoulders), Spine (ortho & neuro), General (chole, appy, colon), Robotics (urology, general, colorectal, GYN)

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Rocky Mount, North Carolina – 27804
Distance from Hickory: 199 miles
10 D,
July 7, 2025
13

$1,502 to $1,655

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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Roswell, Georgia – 30076
Distance from Hickory: 208 miles
10 D,
July 7, 2025
13

$1,519 to $1,675

The Surgical Technologist Certified functions under the direction of the registered professional nurse. Assists the health care team in providing safe, age appropriate and culturally aware patient care. He/she has knowledge, skill and ability to perform duties within the context of moderate to high acuity surgical cases (with an expectation on occasion to work above this level as cases require) as defined by the scope of anatomy, equipment and instrumentation of the case and anticipates the needs of the surgeon and other members of the healthcare team. Exhibits an acquisition of additional surgical skills for progressively more difficult cases. Demonstrates an efficient, organized surgical plan for assigned cases. Takes initiative to discuss surgical plan with other members of the healthcare team. Able to troubleshoot instruments and equipment. Anticipates any additional supplies or equipment required for procedures. Ability to mentor, precept or train in various modalities. Participates in performance improvement initiatives. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of the operative suite and surgical field to ensure a safe patient care environment while being vigilant for the maintenance of the sterile field and other patient safety concerns. In addition, they will gather required instruments, supplies and serve as surgical assistant as needed. (not to be confused with a certified surgical first assistant). Other duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with inventory, ordering and stocking ORs and additional perioperative areas as assigned. Also, ensure that the unit is compliant with Joint Commission standards at all times. Call or late coverage may be required related to the facility in which the ST is working.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Greenville, North Carolina – 27834
Distance from Hickory: 223 miles
12 D,
June 30, 2025
26

$1,774 to $1,955

The population consists of surgical patients of all ages and medical specialties. This includes: Core services include gynecology, urology, robotics, ENT, neurology, dental, plastics, eyes, transplant, oncology, organ procurement, general, laparoscopic, pediatrics, orthopedics, and podiatry The patient in this area trust us with their care while they are asleep and cannot speak for themselves. We are their advocates and their voice. Registered nurses provide care in conjunction with the surgical technologists, surgeon and anesthesia. Assignments are based on the patient and case needs. BLS is required upon hire

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Charlottesville, Virginia – 22911
Distance from Hickory: 224 miles
8 E,
July 14, 2025
13

$2,452 to $2,703

This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Richmond, Virginia – 23235
Distance from Hickory: 249 miles
10 D,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,670 to $1,840

Operating Room (OR) assistance needed for 300 bed Level 3 Trauma center located in Richmond. 16 suite units sees all service lines except transplants and cardiac We have Comprehensive Stroke Certification, and specialize in neurological care at our Neuroscience and Gamma Knife Center.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Richmond, Virginia – 23235
Distance from Hickory: 249 miles
12 D,
June 23, 2025
13

$1,488 to $1,640

Operating Room (OR) assistance needed for 300 bed Level 3 Trauma center located in Richmond. 16 suite units sees all service lines except transplants and cardiac We have Comprehensive Stroke Certification, and specialize in neurological care at our Neuroscience and Gamma Knife Center.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Morgantown, West Virginia – 26506
Distance from Hickory: 280 miles
12 D, 12 E,
July 7, 2025
13

$1,748 to $1,926

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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Cincinnati, Ohio – 45219
Distance from Hickory: 292 miles
10 D,
June 23, 2025
13

$1,975 to $2,176

Magnet Recognized! The Christ Hospital is ranked as the #1 Hospital in Greater Cincinnati and #3 in Ohio. CVOR: -The Cardiovascular Operating Room is a subset of our Main Operating Room, consisting of 3 open heart rooms, 1 cardiovascular/thoracic robot room and 1 hybrid room. It is a fast-paced, critical environment where our staff of Registered Nurses, Surgical Technologists, Surgical Assistants, and support staff work together to provide nationally recognized care. -Our CVOR staff is highly proficient in complex and specialized cardiovascular surgical procedures including CABG, mitral/aortic valve repair/replacement, heart transplants, balloon pumps, Impella insertions, LVADs, RVADs, ECMO, ascending aortic aneurysms, minimally invasive procedures, and robotic heart/chest procedures. -In the hybrid room, our CVOR staff assists with endovascular repairs of thoracic and abdominal aortic aneurysms and acts as standby for procedures done by the Cath Lab and EP Lab. -Our patients are high acuity and often have many co-morbidities. -Good patient outcomes and patient safety is our number one priority and staff is highly supported by nursing leadership and medical leadership.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Winchester, Virginia – 22601
Distance from Hickory: 295 miles
12 D,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,559 to $1,718

This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Martinsburg, West Virginia – 25401
Distance from Hickory: 317 miles
8 D,
June 30, 2025
13

$1,791 to $1,974

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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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Washington, District of Columbia – 20016
Distance from Hickory: 322 miles
8 D,
June 24, 2025
13

$1,921 to $2,117

288 bed teaching hospital, a proud part of the Johns Hopkins Hospital System. Readers of the Washington City Paper have voted Sibley the best hospital in D.C. numerous times. Sibley’s campus includes 200 fully private patient rooms with accommodations for visitors; 14 bed ICU; expanded medical oncology and inpatient oncology units; a new Women’s and Infant’s Services department, with 18 private special care nursery bassinets; orthopaedic unit with a dedicated rehabilitation gym

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Washington, District of Columbia – 20016
Distance from Hickory: 322 miles
12 E,
June 24, 2025
13

$1,921 to $2,117

288 bed teaching hospital, a proud part of the Johns Hopkins Hospital System. Readers of the Washington City Paper have voted Sibley the best hospital in D.C. numerous times. Sibley’s campus includes 200 fully private patient rooms with accommodations for visitors; 14 bed ICU; expanded medical oncology and inpatient oncology units; a new Women’s and Infant’s Services department, with 18 private special care nursery bassinets; orthopaedic unit with a dedicated rehabilitation gym

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Bethesda, Maryland – 20814
Distance from Hickory: 323 miles
12 E,
June 26, 2025
13

$1,711 to $1,886

230 bed Regional Trauma Center and Primary Stroke Center is part of the Johns Hopkins Hospital System More than 1,200 trees grace the streets of Bethesda, a community whose downtown is designated an Arts & Entertainment District by the state of Maryland. Bethesda is a bedroom community of Washington, D.C. and considered one of the wealthiest and most highly educated cities in America

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 15212
Distance from Hickory: 333 miles
10 D, 10 N,
July 7, 2025
13

$2,073 to $2,284

Allegheny General Hospital is rated the No. 1 hospital in Southwestern PA for Medical Excellence in Cancer Care, Major Cardiac Surgery, Coronary Bypass Surgery, Interventional Coronary Care, Kidney Transplant and Liver Transplant. Our physicians are renowned in their fields. Together with nurses, technicians, clinicians, and support staff, our team delivers advanced care in nearly every medical and surgical specialty

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 15212
Distance from Hickory: 333 miles
10 D, 10 N,
July 7, 2025
13

$2,073 to $2,284

Allegheny General Hospital is rated the No. 1 hospital in Southwestern PA for Medical Excellence in Cancer Care, Major Cardiac Surgery, Coronary Bypass Surgery, Interventional Coronary Care, Kidney Transplant and Liver Transplant. Our physicians are renowned in their fields. Together with nurses, technicians, clinicians, and support staff, our team delivers advanced care in nearly every medical and surgical specialty

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 15212
Distance from Hickory: 333 miles
10 D, 10 N,
July 14, 2025
13

$2,073 to $2,284

Allegheny General Hospital is rated the No. 1 hospital in Southwestern PA for Medical Excellence in Cancer Care, Major Cardiac Surgery, Coronary Bypass Surgery, Interventional Coronary Care, Kidney Transplant and Liver Transplant. Our physicians are renowned in their fields. Together with nurses, technicians, clinicians, and support staff, our team delivers advanced care in nearly every medical and surgical specialty

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Statistics on OR ST 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.

Salary Range

Jobs by Facility types

FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for STs 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 $1,362 per week based on recent job availability.

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

Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory
Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte (44.8 miles from Hickory)
Carolinas Medical Center – Pineville in Charlotte (44.8 miles from Hickory)
Carolinas Medical Center – University in Charlotte (44.8 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.

Recently Filled OR Jobs in & Near Hickory

Curious to learn what kinds of OR jobs were recently filled in Hickory and the benefits of travel nursing? Look no further. We’ve collected 10 of the most recently available ST OR travel jobs posted by healthcare facilities in or nearby to Hickory. The most recent highest paying OR job in Hickory was a Surgical Technologist – Operating Room job in Hickory with a weekly salary of $1,555, and a contract length of 13 weeks. The lowest paying Operating Room travel nurse position in Hickory was a Surgical Technologist – Operating Room position in Hickory with a weekly salary of $1,216, and a contract length of 13 weeks.

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Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Hickory, NC 28601
Shifts
8 D
Start
February 5, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,270 to $1,400

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Hickory, NC 28601
Shifts
8 D
Start
February 12, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,270 to $1,400

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Hickory, NC 28601
Shifts
10 D
Start
April 1, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,270 to $1,400

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Hickory, NC 28601
Shifts
10 D
Start
July 8, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,270 to $1,400

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Hickory, NC 28601
Shifts
10 D
Start
September 30, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,411 to $1,555

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Hickory, NC 28601
Shifts
10 D
Start
December 9, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,304 to $1,437

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Hickory, NC 28601
Shifts
10 D
Start
December 9, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,304 to $1,437

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Hickory, NC 28601
Shifts
12 D
Start
December 16, 2024
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,216 to $1,340

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Hickory, NC 28601
Shifts
10 D
Start
January 20, 2025
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,216 to $1,340

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

Surgical Technologist – Operating Room

Facility Type
Short Term Acute Care Hospital
Facility Address
Hickory, NC 28601
Shifts
8 D
Start
February 17, 2025
Duration
13 Weeks

$1,361 to $1,500

Weekly Pay*

JOB FILLED

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: 28203 (44.8 miles), 28210 (44.8 miles) and 28262 (44.8 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.