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OR Travel Nursing Jobs in Asheville, NC for Surgical Assistants

Find Top Surgical Assistant OR Travel Nursing Jobs in Asheville, North Carolina

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Surgical Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Greenville, South Carolina – 29601
    Distance from Asheville: 52 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 5, 2025
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Position Details: Mon-Fri 8 hr shifts starting at 0630 – one call per week and every 4th weekend required must have Spine, Neuro, and vascular experience, but looking for well rounded must have at least 4- 5 years of experience Seasoned OR Travelers needed, solid circulator in multiple areas, they need someone that can jump in immediately. Unit is in transition so Strong, confident candidates that can hit the floor running are needed BLS required Must be a Certified Surgical First Assistant locals accepted at a lower rate No Dysrhythmia exam *manager will review profile after clinical will delay offer up to 48 hours* Unit Specific Details: Must be a Certified Surgical First Assistant must have Spine, Neuro and vascular experience
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Surgical Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Salem, Virginia – 24153
    Distance from Asheville: 182 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,787 to $1,970
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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Surgical Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Salem, Virginia – 24153
    Distance from Asheville: 182 miles
  • 10 E,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,700 to $1,873
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right First Assist Technologist to join their team. 500 bed teaching facility that serves as a regional referral center for comprehensive medical services.
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Surgical Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Henrico, Virginia – 23229
    Distance from Asheville: 230 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,700 to $1,873
Weekly Pay*
Operating Room (OR), based in exciting Richmond, is looking for the right new member to join their team. 340 bed Level II Trauma center; Specialties include; General/GYN; Vascular; ENT/Plastics; Neuro; Ortho; Cardiac; Davinci, Kidney Transplant Our campus specializes in trauma, cardiovascular and neurological care, women’s health, and oncology. We’re a national trendsetter in kidney transplants through the Virginia Transplant Center and as part of the Virginia Institute of Robotic Surgery, we lead the state in procedures with da Vinci robotic-assisted surgeries.
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Surgical Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Henrico, Virginia – 23229
    Distance from Asheville: 230 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,611 to $1,776
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Operating Room (OR), based in exciting Richmond, is looking for the right new member to join their team. 340 bed Level II Trauma center; Specialties include; General/GYN; Vascular; ENT/Plastics; Neuro; Ortho; Cardiac; Davinci, Kidney Transplant Our campus specializes in trauma, cardiovascular and neurological care, women’s health, and oncology. We’re a national trendsetter in kidney transplants through the Virginia Transplant Center and as part of the Virginia Institute of Robotic Surgery, we lead the state in procedures with da Vinci robotic-assisted surgeries.
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Surgical Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Nashville, Tennessee – 37207
    Distance from Asheville: 240 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,585 to $1,747
Weekly Pay*
Certified Surgical First Assist needed for 12 suite OR at 200 bed Level 2 Trauma center High volume of Neuro/Spine and Orthopedic Trauma. Unit also sees General Orthopedics, General Surgery including Robotics, Urology, GYN, Vascular, ENT, OMF
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Surgical Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Dickson, Tennessee – 37055
    Distance from Asheville: 273 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,772 to $1,953
Weekly Pay*
Operating Room (OR) at 150 bed Level 3 Trauma center located 40 miles west of Nashville.
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Surgical Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Clarksville, Tennessee – 37040
    Distance from Asheville: 276 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,410 to $1,554
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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Surgical Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Charlottesville, Virginia – 22911
    Distance from Asheville: 281 miles
  • 8 E,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$2,574 to $2,836
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Surgical Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Richmond, Virginia – 23235
    Distance from Asheville: 313 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$1,787 to $1,970
Weekly Pay*
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 Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Richmond, Virginia – 23235
    Distance from Asheville: 313 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 2, 2025
  • 13
$1,787 to $1,970
Weekly Pay*
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 Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Richmond, Virginia – 23235
    Distance from Asheville: 313 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,611 to $1,776
Weekly Pay*
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 Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Richmond, Virginia – 23235
    Distance from Asheville: 313 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,395 to $1,538
Weekly Pay*
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 Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Richmond, Virginia – 23235
    Distance from Asheville: 313 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 9, 2025
  • 13
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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 Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Hopewell, Virginia – 23860
    Distance from Asheville: 315 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$1,395 to $1,538
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. As a valued member of this Operating Room (OR) unit, you can expect to care for patients with a wide range of conditions, even very complex cases. The respected members of this Operating Room (OR) unit are looking for a team-playing, compassionate RN to join their ranks. This position presents an excellent opportunity to provide optimal patient as a member of an elite team of caregivers. This highly respected Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. You’ll find this esteemed facility to be a challenging and fulfilling environment whose patient care is firmly rooted in compassion and innovation. Expect to grow professionally while providing top-notch care to those most in need. This position presents an opportunity to join an elite team of motivated and passionate physicians and nurses within the Operating Room (OR) unit. The ideal candidate will bring experience, innovation, and compassion to their position. If you a driven, committed RN, and are ready to join a caring staff within beautiful surroundings, this is the role for you! With a caregiving model based on optimal patient outcomes, the well regarded team members of this Operating Room (OR) unit seek a compassionate, driven RN to join their ranks. This environment is creative and patient-centric, providing a unique opportunity to work on complex cases with a dedicated team. Your expertise will be utilized to provide the best of patient care within this innovative Operating Room (OR) unit. Welcome to this outstanding Operating Room (OR) unit, whose innovative care teams deliver the best of themselves to their patients. Expect to work in an environment where compassionate care meets the latest in advanced technology. This role is perfect for passionate caregivers who seek to gain experience utilizing top-notch technology and patient care models. This Operating Room (OR) unit boasts the latest in cutting-edge technology in addition to a compassionate, efficient patient care model. This unit takes pride in providing all patients with comfortable, comprehensive experiences. If you are ready to join a caring staff within beautiful surroundings, and are experienced and passionate, this is the role for you! The highly regarded team members of this Operating Room (OR) unit seek caring, team-playing RN’s to join their ranks. As an addition to this esteemed team, you can expect to work with up-to-date, state of the art equipment. This role presents a unique opportunity to work on complex cases with a dedicated team within an innovative, patient-centric environment.
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Surgical Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Suffolk, Virginia – 23434
    Distance from Asheville: 342 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$2,614 to $2,881
Weekly Pay*
Sentara Obici Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk. This 172-bed, full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. The hospital fully integrates advanced technologies such as Sentara eCare®, the Sentara electronic medical record system, which gives doctors immediate access to health information via a secure network. Electronic medical records enable better collaboration between physicians, elevating the level of care for patients at Sentara Obici Hospital and across Sentara.
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Surgical Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Suffolk, Virginia – 23434
    Distance from Asheville: 342 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$2,614 to $2,881
Weekly Pay*
Sentara Obici Hospital is a state-of-the-art facility located on Godwin Boulevard in Suffolk. This 172-bed, full-service hospital continues a legacy of providing residents of Western Tidewater with high-quality, patient-centered care. The hospital fully integrates advanced technologies such as Sentara eCare®, the Sentara electronic medical record system, which gives doctors immediate access to health information via a secure network. Electronic medical records enable better collaboration between physicians, elevating the level of care for patients at Sentara Obici Hospital and across Sentara.
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Surgical Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Norfolk, Virginia – 23507
    Distance from Asheville: 360 miles
  • 9 D, 9 E, 9 N,
  • June 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,109 to $2,324
Weekly Pay*
The Surgical Technician is responsible for assisting the RN and surgeon during operative procedures. The ST assists with cases of various degrees of complexity. This role may require the ability to work flexible shifts and be on call to help fulfill 24/7 operations. Arranges and inventories sterile set up utilizing knowledge of asepsis and sterilization techniques Assists in preparing and moving of patients, cleaning and room set up Provides a safe and efficient environment for the surgical patient under the direction of the registered nurse within a defined scope of practice..
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Surgical Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Virginia Beach, Virginia – 23454
    Distance from Asheville: 377 miles
  • 8 D, 10 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$2,559 to $2,820
Weekly Pay*
Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital nurses are committed to providing evidence-based practice in their delivery of quality healthcare to our patient and families. We strive to create an environment of health and healing. Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital originally opened its doors in 1965. The 276 bed acute care hospital is located just miles from the shoreline of Virginia Beach and specializes in orthopedics, neurosurgery, thoracic and colorectal surgery and sleep disorders. Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital is one of the region’s accredited stroke centers and includes a Level III Trauma Center. Nursing structures include a Nurse Residency Program for new grads, shared governance councils, nursing research and a commitment to lifelong learning.
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Surgical Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Ocala, Florida – 34471
    Distance from Asheville: 444 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
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Surgical Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Ocala, Florida – 34471
    Distance from Asheville: 444 miles
  • 12 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
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Surgical Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Ocala, Florida – 34471
    Distance from Asheville: 444 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 30, 2025
  • 13
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Surgical Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • O Fallon, Illinois – 62269
    Distance from Asheville: 455 miles
  • 8 D,
  • June 16, 2025
  • 13
$2,298 to $2,533
Weekly Pay*
As part of HSHS, you’ll join a team that is focused on improving, excelling and building a better tomorrow. Whether it is a clinical, technical or professional career, this is your chance to launch a rewarding career.
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Surgical Assistant – Ambulatory OR
  • Decatur, Illinois – 62521
    Distance from Asheville: 456 miles
  • 10 D,
  • June 23, 2025
  • 13
$2,316 to $2,553
Weekly Pay*
Founded in 1878 by three Hospital Sisters of St. Francis, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital is an all-private room health care facility that combines modern technology with the caring spirit of the original founders. HSHS St. Mary’s is situated on a 21-acre campus overlooking Lake Decatur and offers a broad spectrum of comprehensive health services, including the latest diagnostic equipment, interventional cardiology, surgical and medical intervention, emergency medical care, outpatient radiation therapy, pain management and a sleep center. HSHS St. Mary’s also offers a variety of community education and wellness programs. HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital’s approach to health care combines the compassion and human touch of more than a century of caring with the modern technologies available today.
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Statistics on OR Surgical Assistant Jobs in Asheville, North Carolina

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

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for Surgical Assistants in Asheville, NC

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

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

How much does a day shift OR nurse make on average in Asheville and nearby cities?

A: A 10 Hour Day shift OR nurse in Asheville can make an average of $2,059 per week based on recent job availability.

What is the most common contract for OR travel jobs in Asheville?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a OR job in Asheville is 13 weeks.

Locating OR Travel Nursing Jobs in Asheville

Other popular cities near Asheville’s OR job opportunities are Swannanoa (8.7 miles), Arden (9.5 miles) and Fletcher (12.1 miles).

* 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.