Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in North Carolina

Registered Nurse Operating Room jobs in North Carolina are in strong and steady demand, concentrated in large acute care hospital systems, academic medical centers, and ambulatory surgery centers, with openings from new-graduate perioperative nurses through experienced senior circulating and scrub RNs. The heaviest hiring is in Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Greensboro, where established systems like Atrium Health, Duke University Health System, and Novant Health maintain significant surgical volumes. The most consistently sought specialties are cardiovascular surgery, orthopedic and spine, and robotics-assisted procedures. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles161+
Top employerAdvocate Aurora Health
Top cityCharlotte, NC
Cities hiring48
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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OR Scheduler - Operating Room ECHI
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OR Scheduler - Operating Room ECHI
ECU Health
Greenville, North Carolina
Administrative & Office Support
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
$16.97 - $24.74/hr
High school diploma or GED
1,001-5,000

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Registered Nurse Supervisor (RN)- Operating Room 1030 a- 11 p FT w Call
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Registered Nurse Supervisor (RN)- Operating Room 1030 a- 11 p FT w Call
Advocate Aurora Health
Concord, North Carolina
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$44.15 - $66.25/hr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Certified Surgical Technician II - Operating Room
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Certified Surgical Technician II - Operating Room
Frye Regional Medical Center
Hickory, North Carolina
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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Travel RN - Operating Room
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Travel RN - Operating Room
American Traveler
Concord, North Carolina
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
BLS Certification
501-1,000

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Registered Nurse Supervisor (RN) - Pediatric Operating Room
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Registered Nurse Supervisor (RN) - Pediatric Operating Room
Atrium Health
Charlotte, North Carolina
Customer Service
Healthcare Administration
Human Resources
$44.15 - $66.25/hr
Managed Registered Nurses (RNs)
10,000+

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Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs by City in North Carolina

Where North Carolina roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Charlotte
39 jobs
Concord
13 jobs
Winston-Salem
9 jobs
Durham
8 jobs
Raleigh
8 jobs
Hickory
6 jobs
Asheville
6 jobs
Chapel Hill
5 jobs
Elkin
4 jobs

Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Market in North Carolina

A snapshot from current North Carolina openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Advocate Aurora Health38
  • Atrium Health32
  • UNC Health18
  • Duke Health10
  • Novant Health10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What North Carolina Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse operating room jobs across North Carolina.

  • Active Registered Nurse license issued or recognized by the North Carolina Board of Nursing
  • Current BLS and ACLS certification required before independent patient care assignment
  • CNOR certification preferred or required for scrub and circulating RN roles
  • Minimum one to two years of perioperative or surgical services nursing experience
  • Demonstrated proficiency with sterile field technique and surgical instrumentation handling
  • Experience with electronic health records and OR scheduling or documentation systems

Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a registered nurse operating room in North Carolina?

You must hold an active registered nurse license issued by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, obtained by passing the NCLEX-RN after completing an accredited associate or bachelor's degree nursing program. From there, most hospitals require a perioperative internship or new-graduate residency before independent assignment in the OR. Large North Carolina health systems such as Atrium Health and Duke University Health System run structured perioperative residency programs that take candidates with no prior OR experience and prepare them for circulating and scrub roles.

How much do registered nurse operating rooms make in North Carolina?

Registered nurse operating rooms in North Carolina earn a median of about $84,350 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,660 for the lowest 10% to over $110,220 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire registered nurse operating rooms in North Carolina?

Employers hiring registered nurse operating rooms in North Carolina right now include Advocate Aurora Health, Atrium Health, and UNC Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. North Carolina's large integrated health systems and academic medical centers account for the bulk of perioperative RN openings, particularly for specialized surgical service lines.

Which North Carolina cities have the most registered nurse operating room jobs?

The most registered nurse operating room openings in North Carolina are concentrated in Charlotte, Concord, and Winston-Salem. Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham lead because of the flagship campuses of Atrium Health, Novant Health, Duke University Health System, and UNC Health, all of which run high-volume surgical programs, while secondary markets like Greensboro and Wilmington are supported by regional medical centers serving large surrounding populations.

Are there remote registered nurse operating room jobs in North Carolina?

Yes, but they're rare. Perioperative nursing is a hands-on, sterile-field discipline that requires physical presence in the surgical suite, so remote work is not a realistic option for the core circulating or scrub RN role. About 0% of registered nurse operating room openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve OR educator, clinical documentation specialist, or perioperative quality coordinator functions rather than direct patient care.

How can I get hired as a registered nurse operating room in North Carolina with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to a perioperative new-graduate residency or internship program, which major North Carolina systems like Atrium Health, Novant Health, and UNC Health Medical Center run specifically for RNs without OR backgrounds. Candidates who have worked as surgical technologists, sterile processing technicians, or procedure room nurses hold a strong advantage because familiarity with instrumentation and sterile technique shortens training time. Earning your CNOR certification early, even as an exam candidate, signals commitment and gives you an edge in a competitive applicant pool.

Where can I find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in North Carolina?

You can find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to each position that fits.

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