Operating Room Registered Nurse
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Operating Room

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

Job Description

• Day/Evening rotating nurse position with a combination of 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts totaling 40 hours per week
• Shift options include:

  • 06:30 - 17:00
  • 06:30 - 19:00
  • 10:30 - 20:30
• Schedule may include:

  • Four 10-hour shifts
  • Five 8-hour shifts
  • Two 8-hour shifts and two 12-hour shifts
• Call responsibilities as needed, typically scheduled in 2-3 calls per 4-week period, including evening, night, and weekend shifts
• Preferred experience in neuro, thoracic, ENT, ortho, general, plastics, urology, GU/GYN, free flaps, robotics (Da-Vinci), and oncology

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years Operating Room (OR) experience
• Oncology experience within the last year (minimum 1 year)
• Experience with circulating and scrubbing in the operating room
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record system
• Experience with Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification or experience

Certifications & Compliance Requirements

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA certified (Instructor/Provider and RQI acceptable)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM)
• State RN license verification required within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for RN license
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required prior to start
• Unit-specific competency exams required
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required within 1 year of start and annually thereafter
• Background checks including 7-year criminal background, FBI/BCI fingerprinting (Ohio-specific), EPLS/GSA/SAM, and HHS/OIG monitoring
• Education accreditation confirmation from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA)
• Physical exam documentation within 1 year of start confirming good health and freedom from contagious disease
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • TB questionnaire
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions reviewed)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 3 months of start (no pending drug screens allowed)
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, compliance, and fraud/waste/abuse policies

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership role
• Employment application and skills checklist required
• Fingerprinting must be completed using Ohio BCI & FBI codes with results obtained prior to start; new fingerprinting required if break in service exceeds 90 days or results are older than 1 year
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending at start

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality nursing care in a day/evening rotating schedule in the operating room
• Assist with circulating and scrubbing during surgical procedures
• Maintain accurate patient records using EPIC
• Collaborate effectively with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes

This position requires a full-time commitment and flexibility with shift scheduling and call duties. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.