Operating Room Registered Nurse
Columbus, OH
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Operating Room

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

Join a Level 1 Trauma 18-bed Operating Room team providing care during a variety of surgical procedures including General, Robotic, Laparoscopic, Trauma, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Spine, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Burns, Urology, GYN, and Transplant surgeries.

Work Schedule

• Variable shifts: days/evenings, 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts
• Call required Monday-Friday 9:00 PM - 6:30 AM
• Weekend and holiday coverage may be required based on unit needs

Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (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
• Experience in an Acute Care setting
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Preferred Experience

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

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider or instructor level
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• Unit-specific competency exams including Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (annual renewal required)
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam prior to start
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (must be completed within 1 year of start)
• Education accreditation verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (no pending results allowed)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and freedom from contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documentation including:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate (updated annually)
• References: 2 professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership role

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• Fingerprinting must be done using specific state codes and is time-sensitive
• Candidates must complete all required competency exams and certifications prior to or shortly after start
• Some certifications and compliance documents have specific expiration and renewal requirements
• Call and weekend coverage are mandatory components of the role

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, trauma-focused operating room environment with a diverse surgical case mix. It is ideal for experienced OR nurses seeking a travel contract in Ohio.