Operating Room Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
7x6 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Operating Room Registered Nurse – Columbus, Ohio (Travel/Contract)

Position Overview

• Work in an 18-bed Level 1 Trauma Operating Room.
• Surgical specialties include General, Robotic, Laparoscopic, Trauma, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Spine, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Burns, Urology, GYN, and Transplant surgeries.
• Variable shifts: days/evenings with 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts.
• Night shift example: 4 shifts of 10 hours (5:00 PM – 11:30 PM).
• Call required Monday-Friday from 9:00 PM to 6:30 AM; weekend and holiday coverage may be required.

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 electronic health record system.

Contract Length

• Approximately 13 weeks.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system.
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing.
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification.

Preferred Experience

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

Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA provider or instructor accepted.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit.
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, EFM) as applicable to specific units.
• Annual orientation safety manual acknowledgment.
• Stroke education and NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit assignment.
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and annually.
• State license verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.

Additional Requirements

• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Education must be from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Background checks and fingerprinting must be completed and cleared prior to start.
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start.
• Compliance with dress code and hand hygiene policies.
• Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting acknowledgment required.

Parking

• Various parking permit options available for agency staff (costs and details subject to change).

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, health, and compliance requirements to ensure patient safety and regulatory adherence.