OR Registered Nurse | Monroe, North Carolina

A skilled Registered Nurse with Operating Room expertise is sought for a contract assignment based in Monroe, NC, supporting a large facility recognized for trauma and specialty surgical care. This role requires extensive OR proficiency, flexibility to work a range of 12-hour day shifts, and commitment to on-call and weekend rotations.

Location: Monroe, North Carolina
Monroe is a vibrant city offering a welcoming community atmosphere, access to regional healthcare facilities, and proximity to larger metropolitan areas. It provides a balance of suburban living with cultural and recreational opportunities nearby.

Schedule/Hours:

• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM
• Weekend rotation every 4th weekend (scheduled shifts or call)
• Call required: average 6 call shifts per 6-week schedule, with a 45-minute response time
• Weekend call or scheduled shifts between 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• Holiday coverage expected at approximately 75% of holidays
• Shift variation possible: 7a-7p, 9a-9p, 11a-11p
• Schedule cycles every 6 weeks

Qualifications/Desired Experience:

• Registered Nurse license in North Carolina (NC RN)
• Minimum 5 years OR nursing experience
• BLS certification required; CNOR preferred but not mandatory
• Strong experience circulating in trauma, ortho trauma, total joints, spine, cardiac, vascular, gynecology, robotics, general surgery, bariatrics, urology, ENT, plastics, and other specialty cases
• Charge RN experience and scrub proficiency required for night shifts
• Ability to perform laparoscopic, open abdominal, ortho trauma, cystoscopy, vascular, and robotics cases is a plus
• Proven flexibility, motivation, and team collaboration skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high acuity OR environment

Responsibilities:

• Provide expert perioperative nursing care in a Level 3 Trauma and specialty surgical center
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary surgical teams and support staff
• Maintain compliance with safety, infection control, and documentation standards using EPIC EMR
• Participate actively in on-call rotations and weekend coverage as scheduled
• Adapt to case demands dynamically and provide necessary support across various surgical specialties

Benefits & Perks:

• Free parking available
• Department-provided scrub color and supplies
• Orientation and ongoing departmental training to support transition and performance
• Supportive OR team culture with clinical supervisors, educators, and technical staff

This is a contract opportunity with an established facility known for advanced surgical care and a high volume of complex cases. Experience and expertise are critical to thriving in this demanding yet rewarding role.

Qualified candidates interested in flexible, challenging OR nursing assignments with competitive scheduling and professional growth opportunities are encouraged to apply promptly.