
OR Tech - OR
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Jul 6, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $59.17
- Weekly
- $2,130
- Yearly (full-time)
- $110,760
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 8/10/2026
This job pays about $59.17/hour — 49% 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, 644 of them in Columbus.
- 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 Surgical Technologist (OR Tech) – Travel Job in Columbus, Ohio
Experienced OR Tech needed for a 13-week travel assignment in Columbus, Ohio. Join a fast-paced operating room team supporting complex surgical cases in a dynamic healthcare setting.
This on-site surgical technologist travel job is ideal for candidates with strong perioperative experience, especially in Level I Trauma, neuro, spine, orthopedics, and complex general surgery. Enjoy working in Columbus healthcare while exploring a vibrant Midwest city known for its neighborhoods, dining, and green spaces.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,970-$2,290
- Employment Type: Travel Surgical Technologist / OR Tech
- Setting: Operating Room
- Location: Columbus, Ohio
- Start Date: 8/10/2026
- Duration: 13-week assignment
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Shifts Per Week: 4
- Shift Duration: 10 Hour Days
- Schedule: Variable shifts Monday through Friday, with start and end times between 6:30 AM and 11:30 PM
- Additional Schedule Requirements: Weekends, holidays, and call as needed
Job Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of Operating Room Surgical Tech experience required
- Current BCLS certification required
- Recent experience in Level I Trauma and Neuro required
- Demonstrated experience in neurosurgery, spine, complex orthopedic/ortho spine, and complex general surgery including bariatric procedures
- Prior travel healthcare experience preferred
- Epic experience preferred
- Additional experience in ENT, GU, plastics, or burns preferred
- Ability to take call and work weekend requirements
Responsibilities
- Prepare operating rooms, surgical instruments, supplies, and sterile fields for procedures
- Assist surgeons and the perioperative team during a wide range of complex surgical cases
- Maintain sterile technique and support patient safety throughout all phases of surgery
- Anticipate surgical team needs and provide efficient intraoperative support
- Handle instrumentation and equipment for neuro, spine, orthopedic, and general surgery cases
- Support call coverage and weekend surgical needs as assigned
- Document and communicate effectively with the surgical team to ensure smooth case flow
Apply now to join a Columbus-area surgical team and advance your career in travel surgical technology.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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