Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

• Specialty:
  OR - Operating Room
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  04/20/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Columbus, OH (43210)

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) opportunity in Columbus, OH at a Level I Trauma Center — must have 2+ years recent OR/ perioperative nursing experience and an active RN license. Join a dynamic surgical team and advance your career as a perioperative/travel nurse in Columbus, Ohio.

Columbus, OH is a vibrant city known for its diverse culture, thriving arts scene, and excellent dining options. The 43210 area offers convenient access to parks, museums, and the Ohio State University campus, making it an ideal location for both work and leisure.

• Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Columbus, Ohio; Ohio nursing jobs)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2050-$2160/week
• Setting: Level 1 Trauma / Level I Trauma Center; 18-bed Operating Room
• Assignment Type: Travel Nurse — Operating Room / Perioperative Nurse
• Start Date: April 20, 2026
• End Date: July 20, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights — 3x12-hour (18:30 - 07:00); variable shifts may include days/evenings, 8s, 10s, or 12s
• Hours per Week: 36
• Call: Required (M-F 21:00-06:30; Sat/Sun 06:30-19:00 & 19:00-06:30); holiday/weekend coverage as needed
• Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Procedures per Day: 45-50 (high-volume surgical OR / surgical RN environment)

• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN / perioperative nursing experience
• Experience in Level 1 Trauma Centers required (Level I Trauma experience preferred)
• Active RN license (compact license accepted or Ohio RN license in hand at submission)
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• EPIC charting experience required (EPIC experience preferred)
• NIHSS certification preferred
• Two professional references (at least one from a manager/director or formal leader)
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

• Provide high-quality perioperative nursing care across a wide range of surgical procedures including General, Robotic, Laparoscopic, Trauma, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Spinal, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Burns, Urology, GYN, and Transplant surgeries
• Circulate and assist in Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Spine, and General Surgery cases as an experienced OR RN / surgical RN
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and the multidisciplinary surgical team to ensure patient safety and optimal outcomes
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records using EPIC; ensure compliance with documentation standards
• Float to different units within the organization as needed and support perioperative team needs
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide weekend/holiday coverage as required

Join our healthcare team:
Apply now to be considered for this Travel OR RN role in Columbus, Ohio. Submit your resume, RN license, and references today — advance your perioperative nursing career with a high-volume Level I Trauma Center.

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Planet Healthcare Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

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