Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,395 per week in Columbus, OH

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Operating Room – Ohio

Start Date: October 5, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week with day/evening rotating shifts. Schedule includes a combination of 8-hour, 10-hour, and 12-hour shifts (options include 4x10s, 5x8s, or 2x8s + 2x12s). Shift times range from 06:30-17:00, 06:30-19:00, or 10:30-20:30. Call coverage as needed (typically 2-3 calls per 4-week schedule period). Weekend shifts as needed.

Highlights:

• Work in a nationally ranked cancer hospital with Magnet designation and state-of-the-art facilities
• Opportunity to work with diverse surgical specialties including neuro, thoracic, ENT, orthopedic, general, plastics, urology, GU/GYN, oncology, free flaps, and robotic surgery (Da Vinci)
• EMR: EPIC system experience required
• Daily census of approximately 45 patients across 20 operating rooms
• Flexible scheduling options based on unit needs with one pre-approved time-off period
• Collaborative, interdisciplinary environment focused on quality patient care and professional nursing excellence

Requirements:

• Active RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room nursing experience required
• Travel nursing experience required
• BLS certification required; ACLS and CNOR preferred
• EPIC charting system experience required
• Circulating and scrubbing experience preferred
• Proficiency rated 3-4 in neuro, thoracic, ENT, orthopedic, general, plastics, urology, GU/GYN, free flaps, and robotic surgery (Da Vinci) strongly preferred
• Oncology experience preferred
• Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager/director or formal leadership role)
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process promptly upon contract signing

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

Join one of the nation's top cancer hospitals where cutting-edge research and clinical care come together in a transformational 21-floor, 1.1 million square foot facility. This position offers the chance to expand your surgical expertise across multiple specialties while working alongside a collaborative healthcare team dedicated to delivering exceptional patient outcomes. You'll be part of a Magnet-designated organization that values professional nursing practice and provides opportunities for clinical growth in advanced surgical techniques including robotic and microsurgical procedures.