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

Job Overview

• Work in an 18-bed Level 1 Trauma Operating Room.
• Surgeries include General, Robotic, Laparoscopic, Trauma, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Spinal, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Burns, Urology, GYN, and Transplant.
• Variable shifts: days/evenings, 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts.
• Call required Monday-Friday 9:00 PM - 6:30 AM, Saturday and Sunday split shifts with possible holiday/weekend coverage based on unit needs.

Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room RN experience.
• Experience working in Level 1 trauma centers.
• Current BLS certification.
• Proficiency with EPIC electronic health records.
• Valid Registered Nurse license for Ohio.

Preferred Experience

• Experience in ENT, Genitourinary (GU), Plastics, and Burns surgeries.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider or instructor accepted.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit (check specifics).
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%).
• Unit-specific competency exams required.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required prior to start.

Background & Credentialing Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific codes apply).
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, NLN CNEA, or CASN).
• State license verification within 30 days of start.
• NURSYS verification for RN license.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership).

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire required annually.
• Immunizations or positive titers required for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)
  • Hepatitis B (titer or vaccine series; declination accepted)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12).
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31).
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended.

Additional Facility Policies

• Annual acknowledgment of dress code and hand hygiene policies.
• Annual completion of fraud, waste, and abuse training.
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgment.
• Compliance with fingerprinting and background check processes is time-sensitive and mandatory.

Summary

This travel Registered Nurse position in the Operating Room requires at least 2 years of OR experience, trauma center experience, and strong surgical circulating skills. The role involves variable shifts with call responsibilities and requires multiple certifications, background checks, and immunizations. Candidates must be prepared to work in a high-acuity Level 1 trauma surgical environment with a diverse surgical case mix.