Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel OR RN opportunity in a Level 1 Trauma Center in Columbus, OH — 13-week assignment; EPIC, BLS, NIHSS required. Join a high-volume perioperative team and advance your travel nursing career in Columbus, Ohio.

Overview

Step into a dynamic Travel Registered Nurse role as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) at a Level 1 Trauma Center in Columbus, Ohio. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers hands-on perioperative nursing experience across General, Robotic, Laparoscopic, Trauma, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Spine, and transplant cases. Enjoy the city’s welcoming community, diverse culture, and thriving arts and food scene while working in a top-tier healthcare environment.

Job Details

• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Columbus healthcare jobs / Ohio nursing jobs)
• Job Title: Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) / Perioperative Nurse
• Assignment Type: Travel Nurse (13 weeks)
• Setting: Level 1 Trauma Center – 18-bed Operating Room
• Start Date: April 20, 2026
• End Date: July 20, 2026
• Shift: Day shifts 4x10 (06:30–17:00); variable shifts may include 8s, 10s, or 12s; on-call required
• Hours per Week: 40
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,280 - $2,400 per week

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent Operating Room RN experience with perioperative nursing expertise
• Experience in Level 1 Trauma Centers required
• Active RN license (Nurse Licensure Compact or Ohio state RN license in hand at submission)
• Graduate of ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• NIHSS certification
• EPIC charting experience (EPIC proficiency preferred)
• Two professional references (at least one from a manager, director, or formal leader)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting process promptly after booking

Key Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care across a broad surgical case mix: General, Robotic, Laparoscopic, Trauma, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Spinal, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Burns, Urology, GYN, and Transplant.
• Circulate in the OR with emphasis on Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Spine, and General Surgery cases.
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the multidisciplinary surgical team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes.
• Document and maintain accurate patient records using EPIC electronic health records.
• Float to different units within the organization as needed to support patient care.
• Participate in on-call rotation: Mon–Fri 21:00–06:30; Sat–Sun split shifts 06:30–19:00 and 19:00–06:30; holiday and weekend coverage as required.
• Provide care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations as part of perioperative practice.

Why This Travel Nursing Job?

• Gain high-acuity experience at a Level 1 Trauma Center — excellent for OR RN and perioperative nurse career growth.
• Work with advanced surgical technologies including robotic and spinal procedures.
• Columbus, OH living: vibrant city life, diverse neighborhoods, and strong healthcare community.

How to Apply: Submit your resume/CV, copies of current RN license and certifications (BLS, NIHSS), EPIC experience details, and two professional references. Immediate submissions with an active Ohio license or compact license will be prioritized.

Apply now to join our surgical team as a Travel OR RN in Columbus, OH. Advance your perioperative nursing career with this high-impact travel nursing assignment — join our healthcare team today!

Equal Opportunity Employer. Columbus healthcare jobs — travel nurse opportunities available for qualified OR Registered Nurses.

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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.