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

Operating Room Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

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 to 6:30 AM; weekend and holiday coverage may be required.
• Primary focus on circulating in Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Spine, and General Surgery cases.
• Maintain patient records using EPIC.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records system.

Preferred Experience

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

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA Provider or Instructor level required.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit assignment.
• 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 required.
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement required annually.
• State RN license verification and NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start.
• Additional certifications (e.g., 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 confirmation from an accredited nursing program (CCNE, ACEN, or NLN CNEA).
• Proof of diploma or official transcripts required.
• Pending background check attestation required if fingerprint results are pending.
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug test within 3 months of start (includes amphetamines, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, cannabinoids, cocaine, methadone, methaqualone, opiates, PCP, propoxyphene). New travelers cannot start with drug screen pending.
• Two professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership.

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Tdap vaccine (adult dose after age 11/12) required; exemptions not allowed for those working with infants or pregnant patients.
• Negative TB test (PPD, QGold, or TSPOT) within 1 year or chest x-ray if positive. TB questionnaire required annually in lieu of TB test.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 vaccines or positive titer required; boosters required if low titer and no proof of vaccines. Titers must be drawn 28+ days after last booster.
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required unless medically exempted with documentation. Boosters required if low titer and no proof of vaccines.
• Hepatitis B: Titer or 3-vaccine series required; signed declination acceptable.
• Seasonal flu vaccination or declination required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); decliners must wear a mask.
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but strongly recommended; proof of primary vaccination should be collected if available.

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Dress code and hand hygiene policy acknowledgment required.
• Confidential Fraud, Waste, Abuse, and Compliance Reporting Mechanism form required.
• Fraud, Waste, and Abuse training certificate required prior to start and updated annually.
• Ethics and compliance policies must be reviewed and acknowledged annually.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Proof of fingerprint completion required for subcontractors.

Shift Details

• Typical shift example: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (6:30 AM to 5:00 PM).
• Call coverage required as noted above.

This position is ideal for experienced OR RNs with trauma center experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity surgical environment.