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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Operating Room

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

Job 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.
• 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.

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

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience in ENT, Urology, Plastic Surgery, and Burn surgeries.

Preferred Experience

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

Certifications & Competencies

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA approved.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) 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 (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM).

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific codes apply).
• 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.
• Physical exam confirming good health and free of contagious disease within 1 year of start.
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12).
  • 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 vaccination or declination during flu season.
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies.
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and annually.
• References: Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership.

Additional Information

• Parking permits available for purchase (details not included here).
• Call and weekend/holiday coverage required based on unit needs.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity Level 1 trauma operating room with a diverse surgical case mix. Candidates must meet all licensing, certification, and compliance requirements prior to start.