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Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Assignment in Columbus, Ohio

Experienced Operating Room RN needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Columbus, OH (43210). Join a high-acuity Level I Trauma Operating Room team supporting complex surgical cases, advanced robotic surgery, and a fast-paced perioperative environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an OR nurse looking for travel RN jobs in Ohio with strong clinical experience and competitive weekly pay.

Located in the welcoming Columbus 43210 area, this on-site assignment offers access to a vibrant city known for its energetic neighborhoods, great dining, and approachable Midwestern charm.

Job Details

• Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Type: Travel nursing assignment
• Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Shift Duration: 10-hour days
• Schedule: Variable shifts may include days, evenings, 8s, 10s, or 12s
• Call: Required, including weekday, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed
• Float: May be required to float within the organization as needed
• Weekend Coverage: 3 weekend shifts per 13 weeks as needed
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,280 - $2,400
• Setting: Level I Trauma Operating Room
• Charting System: Epic
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Case Volume: Approximately 45-50 surgical procedures per day

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room RN experience
• Ability to scrub in the OR
• Recent experience in a Level I trauma center
• Strong experience with DaVinci Xi robotic surgery
• Strong experience with liver transplant cases
• Must have experience in at least one of the following service lines: Neuro or Ortho
• BLS and NIHSS certification required
• Must be proficient with Epic electronic health record (EHR)
• Valid compact or Ohio state RN license in hand at time of submission
• Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume surgical environment

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled perioperative nursing support across a wide range of surgical specialties
• Scrub and assist with complex cases including general surgery, trauma, orthopedics, neurosurgery, spine, ENT, plastics, burns, urology, GYN, transplant, and robotic procedures
• Support safe, efficient operating room flow while maintaining sterile technique and strong attention to detail
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and OR staff to deliver excellent patient care
• Participate in call coverage and weekend/holiday scheduling based on unit needs
• Adapt to variable scheduling and organizational float needs
• Maintain readiness for a high-acuity, high-volume surgical environment

If you are a skilled perioperative RN seeking travel nurse jobs in Columbus, Ohio, apply now and join this dynamic surgical team 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.