Operating Room RN – Orthopedics & Robotics
Columbus, Ohio
OhioHealth Doctors Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (Ortho & Robotics)

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

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Operating Room (Ortho & Robotics)
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Day shift 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Call Requirements: 4-6 weeknights per month (8:30 PM – 6:30 AM, Monday-Friday) and 1 weekend call rotation per month (varied Saturday/Sunday shifts)
• No float requirements
• High-volume OR with patients of complex acuity
• Strong ortho and robotics experience preferred
• Large OR experience required

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Ohio
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including OR experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Orthopedics experience

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (AHA, ARC, or Military; RQI acceptable)
• BLS (AHA preferred, ARC or Military also accepted; RQI acceptable)
• Unit-specific competency exams required within 2 years of start
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam must be completed within 7 days of signing and valid within 2 years
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam required unless exempt (e.g., Perioperative nurses)
• Color Blind Testing: 100% pass required (2 attempts allowed)
• Respirator Fit Test documentation within 1 year of start and renewed annually (must be completed prior to start; no onsite fit testing except Rehab Hospital)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 2 years prior to start, indicating clearance to work without restrictions
• Negative TB test (2 PPDs, QGold, TSpot, or MTB) within 6 months of start
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B (titer, series, or declination accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required by specified deadlines
• Negative 9 or 10 panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (marijuana tested; medical marijuana not accepted)
• Respirator medical clearance annually if respirator use is required

Background & Screening

• 7-year background check completed within 1 year before start date, including:

  • Social Security trace
  • County searches for last 7 years
  • Nationwide criminal search
  • Sex offender search
  • OIG/SAM sanctions screening
• State-specific registry checks as applicable (noted for home health/hospice roles)
• Fingerprinting required onsite or at approved locations prior to or on first day of orientation
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Additional Requirements

• Driver’s license required if driving is part of job duties (not applicable for this OR RN role)
• Completion and signing of facility-specific agreements prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, service commitment)
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (not required for non-clinical APN roles)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position
• This role involves working every other holiday
• Candidates must be prepared for call shifts including nights and weekends
• The position is at a high-volume facility with complex patient acuity, requiring strong clinical skills in ortho and robotics

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Operating Room RN travel assignment.