OR RN
Columbus, OH
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a night shift travel assignment at a Level I trauma teaching hospital in Ohio, requiring at least 2 years of surgical experience including neurosurgery, spine, complex ortho, and bariatric surgery.

Details

• General OR setting within a large academic Level I trauma hospital
• Night shift schedule: 6:30 PM – 7:00 AM (3x12-hour shifts)
• Weekend and holiday coverage required as needed
• On-call required: Monday–Friday 9:00 PM–6:30 AM; Saturday–Sunday 6:30 AM–7:00 PM or 6:30 PM–7:00 AM
• Required surgical specialties include neurosurgery, spine, complex ortho/ortho spine, and complex general surgery including bariatrics
• Preferred experience in ENT, GU, plastics, and burns
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active Ohio or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of OR/surgical nursing experience required
• BLS required; NIHSS preferred
• Level I trauma and neuro OR experience required
• Surgical Tech experience may be considered in lieu of RN OR experience
• Prior travel experience preferred
• Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
• 2 professional references required: at least 1 must be from a manager, director, or formal leadership (supervisor); a Charge RN is acceptable for the 2nd reference — no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• This position operates within a large academic teaching hospital
• Ohio fingerprinting is required immediately upon contract signing — candidates outside Ohio must travel to an in-state fingerprinting location or complete a mailed packet urgently upon receipt
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Former employees are eligible after a minimum 6-month separation from the facility; current employees at any Ohio State University hospital location are ineligible
• Any requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at time of consideration and built into the contract, with a maximum of 7 days
• Multiple parking permit options are available for purchase through CampusParc, ranging from on-site garage access to budget surface lot options with shuttle service to the medical center
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply