Operating Room RN
Columbus, Ohio
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Contract Length: 13 weeks

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 per week, 10 hours each (5:00 PM – 6:30 AM).
• Call required Monday-Friday 9:00 PM – 6:30 AM, Saturday and Sunday split shifts with possible holiday/weekend coverage based on unit needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care during surgical procedures.
• Circulate primarily for Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Spine, and General Surgery cases.
• Collaborate closely with the surgical team.
• Maintain accurate patient records using EPIC electronic health records system.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year.
• 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 surgical cases.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Instructor/Provider or RQI accepted.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit (effective 11/13/25 for certain units).
• 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.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required annually.
• NURSYS license verification required.
• Additional certifications such as PALS, NRP, EFM, NIH Stroke Certification may be required depending on unit assignment.

Background & Screening Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 90 days of start, including FBI and BCI fingerprinting with specific Ohio codes.
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring.
• 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 (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene).
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations and health documentation:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12).
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year.
  • TB questionnaire in lieu of annual TB test.
  • 2 MMR vaccines or positive titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, and Rubella.
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination acceptable).
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer (medical exemptions require documentation).
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (10/1 - 3/31).
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended.

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required; at least one must be from a manager or formal leadership.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Background check and fingerprinting results must be approved prior to start; pending fingerprint attestations accepted under specific conditions.
• Compliance with dress code and hand hygiene policies.
• Completion of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually.

Parking

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

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must be prepared for variable shifts and on-call responsibilities including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• All certifications and background checks must be current and verifiable before assignment start.

This summary provides key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and professionals considering this Operating Room RN travel contract opportunity in Columbus, Ohio.