Travel OR RN - per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: OR - Operating Room

Discipline: RN

Start Date: 11/02/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours

Employment Type: Travel

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio

Bring your operating room expertise to a high-acuity surgical environment in Columbus, Ohio. This on-site travel nursing assignment offers an opportunity to support complex adult and geriatric cases while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a nationally recognized cancer-care setting. Registered Nurses with strong circulating experience and scrub skills—especially those experienced in neuro, thoracic, ENT, orthopedic, general, plastics, urology, gynecology, oncology, free-flap, and robotic procedures—are encouraged to apply.

Located in the 43210 area, Columbus offers an energetic blend of collegiate spirit, vibrant dining and arts, beautiful parks, and convenient access to downtown attractions. This Ohio travel nursing opportunity is an appealing choice for healthcare professionals seeking professional growth and an engaging community experience.

Travel Nursing Job Details

Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment

Start Date: November 2, 2026

Assignment End Date: February 1, 2027

Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210

Setting: On-site operating room and perioperative care environment

Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,050–$2,160

Shift Duration: 12-hour day shifts, with a rotating day/evening schedule

Schedule: Variable combination of 8-, 10-, and 12-hour weekday shifts based on unit needs; full-time commitment

Call: As needed, including evening, overnight, and weekend call opportunities

Weekend Coverage: Required as scheduled

Unit Overview: Approximately 20 operating rooms with an average daily census of 45 patients

Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics

Operating Room RN Job Requirements

Minimum of 2 years of operating room registered nursing experience

Travel nursing experience required

Current Registered Nurse license in hand for Ohio or a valid compact nursing license

Graduation from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited nursing program

Current BLS certification required

ACLS and CNOR certification preferred

Previous Epic electronic health record experience required

Strong circulating experience; scrub experience preferred

Experience with complex surgical procedures, oncology care, and/or robotic systems preferred

Ability to work a rotating day/evening schedule, call, and variable weekends

Two professional references required, including at least one reference from a manager, director, supervisor, or other formal leader

Perioperative Nursing Responsibilities

Deliver safe, evidence-based nursing care throughout the perioperative experience.

Circulate and scrub for a broad range of surgical procedures as needed.

Support general, thoracic, neuro, ENT, orthopedic, plastics, urologic, gynecologic, and oncologic surgeries.

Assist with robotic, laparoscopic, free-flap, vascular, and complex cancer-related procedures.

Prepare operating rooms, equipment, supplies, and instrumentation in accordance with surgical standards.

Maintain strict infection prevention, specimen handling, radiation safety, laser safety, and universal protocol practices.

Recognize and respond to changes in patient condition, including emergency and code situations.

Document accurately in Epic and communicate effectively with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, and the interdisciplinary care team.

Promote patient safety, quality outcomes, and a positive experience for patients and families.

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #523814. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

About GHR Healthcare

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