Operating Room Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Nights | Columbus, OH (43210)

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Nights in Columbus, OH. 13-week travel assignment at a Level 1 Trauma Center (zip 43210) — ideal perioperative and trauma RN opportunity for experienced surgical nurses with Epic charting skills. Join a high-volume OR team and advance your surgical nursing career in Columbus healthcare.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160 - $2,270
• Location: Columbus, Ohio (Zip: 43210) — Columbus healthcare jobs, Ohio nursing jobs
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (June 21, 2026 – September 20, 2026)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 x 12-hour shifts per week (19:00 – 06:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: Level 1 Trauma Center, 18-bed Operating Room
• Patient Age Groups: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Daily Census: 45–50 surgical procedures per day
• Assignment Type: Travel nurse / Travel OR RN opportunity

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN (OR RN) experience — perioperative nurse or surgical nurse background preferred
• Valid RN license (compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications required
• Experience with Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting system
• Trauma Level I experience preferred — trauma nursing experience a strong plus
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Ability to float to different units within the organization as needed
• Two professional references required (one from a manager/director or formal leadership; Charge RN acceptable for second reference)

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care across a wide range of surgical specialties: General, Robotic, Laparoscopic, Trauma, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Spine, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Burns, Urology, GYN, and Transplant
• Assist with specialized procedures such as abdominal/vaginal hysterectomy, craniotomy, mastectomy, joint replacement, and other high-acuity surgeries
• Ensure patient safety, sterile technique, and infection control standards in a fast-paced, high-volume operating room
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical techs, and interdisciplinary teams to deliver optimal patient outcomes
• Float to other units as required by organizational needs and participate in scheduled call coverage (M–F 21:00–06:30; Sat/Sun 12-hour shifts)

Why this Columbus OR RN opportunity: Work in a state-of-the-art Level 1 Trauma Center with a high surgical volume—ideal for travel nurses and experienced perioperative RNs seeking growth in trauma and specialty surgery. Competitive weekly pay and the chance to join a collaborative surgical team in Columbus, Ohio.

Apply now to be considered for this Travel OR RN position in Columbus, OH (43210). Join our healthcare team today and take the next step in your surgical nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.