
OR | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Westerville, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 8, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $54.44
- Weekly
- $1,960
- Yearly (full-time)
- $101,920
- Start date
- November 1, 2026
This job pays about $54.44/hour — 37% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio right now
- 1,785 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio from 6 agencies, 13 of them in Westerville.
- Pay in these listings: $14.59 – $196/hour, median $55.28/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Ohio: $39.67/hour ($82,514/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: MAS Medical Staffing ($80.00/hour across 7 jobs).
Job description
Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse Contract in Westerville, Ohio
Join a rewarding Ohio travel nursing assignment as an Operating Room RN in Westerville, a welcoming Columbus-area community known for its charming downtown, parks, dining, and convenient access to metropolitan amenities. Bring your perioperative nursing expertise to support safe, high-quality surgical care while collaborating with an experienced operating room team. This 13-week travel nurse contract offers a consistent weekend night schedule and an opportunity to expand your clinical experience in a dynamic surgical care environment.
Operating Room RN Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
- Location: Westerville, Ohio, in the greater Columbus area
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: November 1, 2026
- End Date: January 30, 2027
- Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, Friday through Sunday
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
- Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
- Call: No call required
- Openings: 1
Operating Room Nurse Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent operating room nursing or perioperative RN experience
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Ohio
- Demonstrated competency in perioperative nursing and surgical patient care
- Ability to work the required Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night schedule
- Strong communication, teamwork, organization, and attention to detail
- Completion of required clinical competency and credentialing processes
Operating Room RN Responsibilities
- Provide skilled nursing care throughout the perioperative experience, including preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative support
- Prepare operating rooms, equipment, supplies, and surgical instruments for scheduled procedures
- Assist with patient positioning, surgical site preparation, safety checks, and maintenance of a sterile environment
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and other members of the perioperative care team
- Monitor patient status and respond promptly to changes in condition
- Accurately document care and maintain compliance with established surgical and patient-safety standards
- Adapt to operational needs, including reassignment or floating to another appropriate unit or care setting when necessary
Why This Travel Nursing Opportunity
- Enjoy a predictable weekend night schedule with three 12-hour shifts
- Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced operating room and perioperative care environment
- Work in a vibrant Columbus-area community with convenient access to local attractions and amenities
- Make a meaningful impact by helping surgical patients receive safe, compassionate care
Apply now for this Operating Room RN travel contract in Westerville, Ohio, and join a dedicated perioperative healthcare team.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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