Operating Room RN
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Overview

Join a Level 1 Trauma 18-bed Operating Room performing a variety of surgeries including:

• General
• Robotic
• Laparoscopic
• Trauma
• Orthopedic
• Neurosurgery
• Spinal
• Ophthalmology
• ENT
• Plastics
• Burns
• Urology
• GYN
• Transplant

Work Schedule

• Shifts: Mix of 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts totaling 40 hours per week
• Hours: 06:30 - 23:30 (Day/Evening shifts)
• Call Hours:

  • Monday-Friday: 21:00 - 06:30
  • Saturday and Sunday: Two 12-hour shifts (06:30-19:00 and 19:00-06:30)

Responsibilities

• Provide care during surgical procedures
• Circulate with focus on Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Spine, and General Surgery cases
• Collaborate closely with the surgical team
• Maintain patient records using EPIC

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room RN experience (highest required years of experience)
• Experience in Level 1 trauma centers
• Current EPIC proficiency
• BCLS certification

Preferred Experience

• ENT
• GU (Genitourinary)
• Plastics
• Burns

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required for certain units; can be renewed onsite
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - Required for ER and related units
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) - Required for L&D, Post-Partum, OB
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - Facility-specific requirements
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam - Required for all RNs within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam - Required prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams may be required

Licensure & Verification

• State RN license verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for RNs
• Education accreditation confirmation required (accredited nursing programs only)
• Transcript/Diploma verification for relevant programs

Background & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Pending background check attestation allowed for candidates starting with fingerprint results pending
• Subcontractors must complete additional background acknowledgements and fingerprinting proof
• Annual review and signing of facility-specific policies including dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire required annually
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) - 2 vaccines or positive titer; boosters if low titer
• Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
• Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer; medical exemptions reviewed
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending tests allowed)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

References & Documentation

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity Level 1 trauma operating room with a diverse surgical case mix. Candidates must meet strict credentialing, background, and health requirements to ensure compliance and patient safety.