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

Job Opportunity – Operating Room Registered Nurse – Ohio

Start Date: October 5, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 36 hours per week; holiday and weekend coverage required; call hours Monday-Friday 2100-0630, Saturday and Sunday 12-hour shifts

Highlights:

• Level 1 Trauma center with 18-bed operating room performing 45-50 surgical procedures per day
• Diverse case mix including general surgery, robotic surgery, trauma, orthopedics, neurosurgery, spinal surgery, ophthalmology, ENT, plastics, burns, urology, gynecology, and transplant
• Epic EMR charting system
• 13-week contract with first-time travelers welcome
• Advanced surgical technology including DaVinci Xi Robotic Surgical System
• One period of pre-approved time off available

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of operating room nursing experience
• Current BLS and NIH Stroke Scale certifications required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• DaVinci Xi Robot experience required
• Liver transplant experience required
• Experience in either neuro or ortho surgical specialties required
• Valid RN license (compact or Ohio state license) in hand at time of application
• Nursing education from ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required, with at least 1 from a manager/director or formal leadership position
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
• Ability to complete Ohio fingerprinting process urgently upon contract signing

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a high-acuity Level 1 Trauma environment with exposure to a comprehensive range of surgical specialties and cutting-edge technology. You'll be part of a team committed to providing excellent patient care across diverse populations including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. With a high surgical volume and advanced procedures including transplant and robotic surgery, this role provides outstanding professional development opportunities for experienced OR nurses seeking to expand their skills.

Additional Information:

• Float coverage to different units within the organization may be required as needed
• Parking permits available with various options and pricing structures
• Strict compliance with dress code: artificial nails, enhanced nail lacquer, and upper extremity jewelry prohibited per surgical standards
• Urgent credentialing timeline with fingerprinting completion required immediately after contract signing
• Former employees eligible after 6 months away from facility; current employees ineligible for travel positions