Operating Room Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Operating Room Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

Seeking experienced circulator RNs with skills in multiple specialties including Orthopedics (Trauma, Joints, Sports Medicine, Shoulders) and Robotic Surgery (DaVinci).

Shift Details:

• Weekdays: Prefer 12-hour shifts, Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM (3 shifts/week, total 36 hours)
• Call Requirement: Up to 10 calls per contract, typically fewer; call hours after 7:00 PM to 6:30 AM and weekends
• Weekend Shifts: Call only, 24-hour coverage on Saturday or Sunday
• Float Requirement: May float to 2nd floor Outpatient ORs

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, with OR experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Orthopedic Trauma experience

Background and Credentialing Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific code 3701.881)
• Education verification from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA) required
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring
• License verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending

Certifications and Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA provider or instructor level only
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - AHA provider or instructor level preferred
• NIH Stroke Certification - must be obtained within 1 year of start and renewed every 2 years
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam - required within 1 year of start and updated annually (minimum passing score 76%)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam - required prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams may be required

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or TB questionnaire in lieu of annual testing
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12) required
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - 2 vaccines or positive titer required; boosters if low titer
• Varicella - 2 vaccines or positive titer required; medical exemptions reviewed
• Hepatitis B - titer or 3-vaccine series or signed declination acceptable
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); decliners must wear mask
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended

Additional Facility Requirements

• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code and hand hygiene policies
• Annual completion of Confidential Fraud Waste Abuse and Compliance Reporting training
• Annual review and acknowledgment of ethics and compliance policies
• Fit mask testing required annually for inpatient/patient-facing roles starting with contracts on or after 7/13/2026; onsite fit testing available if needed
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leader

Summary

This travel RN role in the Operating Room requires strong circulating skills with experience in orthopedic and robotic surgeries. The position offers weekday day shifts with call responsibilities and occasional weekend call shifts. Candidates must meet rigorous background, credentialing, certification, and health requirements to ensure compliance and patient safety. Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory.