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

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

Location: Columbus, Ohio
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Work in a Level 1 Trauma 18-bed Operating Room.
• Surgical cases 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 electronic health record system.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room RN experience (including experience in Level 1 trauma centers).
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license for Ohio.
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Experience with EPIC electronic health records.

Preferred Experience

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

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA Provider or Instructor accepted.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for certain units; check unit-specific requirements.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam – Required within 1 year of start and updated annually (except for certain excluded units).
• Unit-specific competency exams required.
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required prior to start.

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 (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, THC, cocaine, opiates, etc.).
• Monthly EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG monitoring.
• Completion of Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Annual review and acknowledgment of Ethics and Compliance policies.
• Orientation Safety Manual acknowledgment annually.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations or titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (adult dose after age 11/12).
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year; TB questionnaire annually.
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella – 2 MMR vaccines or positive titer.
  • Hepatitis B titer or 3-vaccine series (declination accepted).
  • Varicella – 2 vaccines or positive titer (medical exemption allowed).
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 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.
• Compliance with dress code and hand hygiene policies.

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in a high-acuity Level 1 Trauma Operating Room requiring at least 2 years of OR experience, including trauma center experience. The role involves variable shifts with call responsibilities and requires multiple certifications, background checks, and health screenings. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.