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

Overview

Join a Level 1 Trauma 18-bed Operating Room team performing a variety of surgeries including General, Robotic, Laparoscopic, Trauma, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Spine, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Burns, Urology, GYN, and Transplant.

Work Schedule

• 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 based on unit needs

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care during surgical procedures
• Circulate with focus on Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Spine, and General Surgery cases
• Collaborate closely with the surgical team
• Maintain patient records in EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working in a Level 1 Trauma center with Level 1 trauma patients
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association

Preferred Experience

• ENT, Genitourinary (GU), Plastics, Burns specialties

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider or instructor accepted
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) 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 as applicable per unit assignment

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 (includes amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming good health and free of contagious disease
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titer
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or declination during flu season (mask required if declined)
• Annual review and acknowledgment of dress code, hand hygiene, ethics, and compliance policies
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually
• References: 2 professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership role

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting results must be current within 1 year of start; new fingerprinting required if there is a break in service over 90 days
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are not yet available at start
• Orientation and safety manual acknowledgment required annually
• Employment application and skills checklist required prior to start

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity surgical environment with diverse case types in a Level 1 trauma center setting. Candidates should be prepared for variable shifts and call responsibilities.