OR | Registered Nurse

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) - Columbus, Ohio

Join a high-acuity Operating Room team in Columbus, OH, and bring your perioperative nursing skills to a fast-paced surgical environment. This travel nurse job is ideal for an experienced OR Registered Nurse who enjoys scrub and circulating responsibilities, complex surgical cases, and the opportunity to support advanced patient care in a major Ohio healthcare hub.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Setting: Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing
• Location: Columbus, OH 43210
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Shift: Variable schedule with day/evening coverage; typically 10-hour days
• Call: Required, including weekday and weekend coverage as needed
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,280 - $2,400
• Orientation: Provided at onboarding
• Float: May be required within the organization as needed

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in hand at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience
• Experience in a Level I trauma environment
• Ability to scrub is required
• Proficiency with DaVinci Xi robotic cases is required
• Liver transplant experience is required
• Experience in at least one of the following service lines: Neuro or Ortho
• Current BLS and NIHSS certifications
• Epic charting experience preferred
• Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program
• Strong adaptability, professionalism, and comfort working in a high-acuity surgical setting

Responsibilities

• Provide direct perioperative nursing care in a busy Operating Room setting
• Scrub and circulate for a broad range of surgical procedures
• Support complex cases including trauma, robotic, laparoscopic, orthopedic, neurosurgical, transplant, and other specialty surgeries
• Assist with care for adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and surgical team members to maintain safe, efficient workflows
• Participate in call coverage and weekend scheduling as assigned
• Maintain a professional, patient-focused approach in a high-volume surgical environment
• Adapt to floating assignments and unit needs across the organization

Location Highlights

• Located in Columbus, one of Ohio’s most dynamic healthcare and university communities
• Convenient access to a lively downtown, strong dining options, and cultural destinations
• Ideal for travel nurses who enjoy the energy of a major city with a welcoming Midwest feel

Apply now to join this Operating Room travel nursing opportunity in Columbus, Ohio, and advance your perioperative RN career today.

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.