Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,686 per week in Columbus, OH

# Job Opportunity – Operating Room Registered Nurse – OhioStart Date: November 2, 2026
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Variable shift (days/evenings), 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts; call required Monday-Friday 2100-0630 and weekends 0630-1900 and 1900-0630; holiday/weekend coverage based on unit needsHighlights:

• Level 1 Trauma Center with 18-bed OR performing 45-50 surgical procedures daily
• Diverse case mix including general surgery, robotic surgery, trauma, orthopedics, neurosurgery, spinal surgery, ophthalmology, ENT, plastics, burns, urology, GYN, and transplant procedures
• Advanced technology environment utilizing DaVinci Xi Surgical System and Epic charting system
• 13-week assignment with up to one pre-approved time off period and 3 weekend shifts per contract as needed
• Opportunity to work with a high-acuity patient population including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Float capability required to different units within the organization as needed

Requirements:

• Active RN license (compact or Ohio state license required at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room RN experience required
• Level 1 Trauma Center experience required
• CRITICAL: DaVinci Xi Robot experience required (proficiency level 3 or 4)
• CRITICAL: Liver transplant experience required
• CRITICAL: Must have experience in at least one of the following: Neurosurgery OR Orthopedics
• Scrub experience required
• Current BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• Flu vaccination required (medical exemptions only)
• Nursing education from ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• 2 professional references required (at least 1 from manager/director or formal supervisor)
• Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process immediately upon contract signing

Preferred Experience:

• Ophthalmology (Eyes)
• ENT procedures
• GU procedures
• Plastics
• Burn care

Why It's a Great Opportunity:This position offers the chance to work in a high-volume, advanced surgical environment where you'll utilize cutting-edge robotic technology and contribute to life-saving transplant and trauma care. You'll be part of a dynamic perioperative team managing a diverse range of complex surgical cases while advancing your skills across multiple specialties. The variable scheduling provides professional flexibility while ensuring exposure to the full spectrum of surgical services in a premier academic medical setting.Important Notes:

• Strict compliance deadline of Tuesday prior to start date – no exceptions
• Ohio fingerprinting must be completed immediately upon contract signing; delays may result in start date changes
• Artificial nails and enhanced nail lacquer prohibited; all jewelry must be removed from upper extremities prior to scrubbing
• Former employees eligible after 6 months separation; current employees ineligible
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate