What are the responsibilities and job description for the OR | RN position at Planet Healthcare?
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Locum Tenens Nursing Job in Hickory, North Carolina
Advance your nursing career as a Locum Tenens Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Hickory, NC! This 13-week travel nurse assignment places you in a state-of-the-art healthcare facility, working with cutting-edge surgical technology and serving a diverse adult patient population. Hickory, North Carolina, is celebrated for its welcoming community, scenic parks, and vibrant arts scene—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding nursing jobs in North Carolina.
OR RN Job Details – Hickory, NC
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.
We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Advance your nursing career as a Locum Tenens Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Hickory, NC! This 13-week travel nurse assignment places you in a state-of-the-art healthcare facility, working with cutting-edge surgical technology and serving a diverse adult patient population. Hickory, North Carolina, is celebrated for its welcoming community, scenic parks, and vibrant arts scene—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding nursing jobs in North Carolina.
OR RN Job Details – Hickory, NC
- Location: Hickory, NC 28601 (North Carolina healthcare jobs)
- Healthcare Setting: Operating Room (OR)
- Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 10/27/2025 – End: 1/26/2026)
- Nursing Shift: 4 x 10-hour day shifts per week (06:45 – 17:15)
- Call Requirements: 7 days per month, including weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
- Patient Ratio: 1:1
- Unit Size: 13 beds
- Technology: Robotics (DaVinci), Mako, Holmium Laser, Hana table
- Electronic Health Record: Cerner EHR
- Estimated Weekly Salary: $2000-$2050
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (ADN or BSN required)
- Minimum 1 year of recent Operating Room RN experience
- Experience with surgical procedures; orthopedic or neuro experience preferred
- Ability to participate in call rotation (7 days/month)
- Comfortable providing clinical support for adult patients; minimal outpatient pediatrics
- Must wear hospital-provided scrubs (scrub machine available)
- Deliver direct patient care in the operating room, ensuring patient safety and high-quality standards
- Assist with a range of surgical procedures, including orthopedic and neurological surgeries
- Operate and maintain advanced surgical equipment and robotics
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams
- Accurately document patient care using Cerner electronic health records
- Participate in call rotation and respond promptly to urgent surgical needs
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.
We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.
We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Salary : $2,000 - $2,050
