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

• 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, 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.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio.
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience working in a Level 1 trauma center with trauma experience.
• Basic Life Support (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 cases.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA provider or instructor level.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit.
• Unit-specific competency exams including medication/pharmacology and dysrhythmia/EKG competency within 1 year of start.
• Annual safety manual acknowledgement.
• Other certifications may be required based on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, EFM).

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check including FBI and state fingerprinting (Ohio BCI & FBI) required prior to 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.
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming good health and free of contagious disease.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap vaccine (adult dose)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray within 1 year
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccination or positive titers
  • Varicella vaccination or positive titer
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccine series (declination acceptable)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or declination during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31)
• References: 2 professional references required, including at least one from a manager or formal leadership.

Additional Notes

• Call coverage includes evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to work variable shifts and holiday coverage as needed.
• Compliance with facility dress code and hand hygiene policies required.
• Candidates must complete all required competency exams and certifications prior to or shortly after start.
• Fingerprinting and background checks are time-sensitive and must be completed according to facility-specific codes and procedures.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity, trauma-focused surgical environment with a diverse range of surgical specialties. Ideal candidates will have strong OR experience, trauma center exposure, and the ability to adapt to variable shifts and call schedules.