Travel OR RN - per week

American Traveler 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, days

Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

Shift: Days, 3x12hrs

Hours: 36 hrs/wk

Start Date: Nov 2, 2026

Length: 13 weeks

Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with a minimum of 2 years OR experience and oncology surgical background for a cancer hospital operating room, requiring an active OH or compact RN license.

Details

Operating Room unit at a cancer hospital setting

Day/evening rotating schedule combining 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts to total 40 hrs/week

Shift options include 06:30-17:00, 06:30-19:00, and 10:30-20:30

Call responsibilities as needed, including evening (1500-2300), night (2300-0700), and weekend (0700-1900, 1900-0700) coverage

Weekend shifts required as needed

EPIC EMR experience required

Preferred surgical specialties include neuro, thoracic, ENT, ortho, general, plastics, urology, GU/GYN, free flaps, and robotics (Da Vinci)

Oncology surgical experience preferred

Requirements

Active OH or compact RN license required in hand at time of submission

Minimum of 2 years of RN experience required

Oncology experience required

BLS certification required

ACLS and CNOR certifications preferred

Circulate and scrub experience preferred

EPIC charting experience required

Teaching hospital experience preferred

Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program

Previous travel nursing experience required

Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; Charge RN acceptable as second reference; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

Provide circulating and scrubbing support across a wide range of surgical specialties including gynecology, plastics, neurology, general surgery, thoracic, ENT, urology, and orthopedics

Experience with robotic-assisted surgery systems such as Da Vinci Xi and Da Vinci SP preferred

Collaborate with the surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and maintain accurate records in EPIC

Must complete Ohio fingerprinting process promptly upon signing contract, as delays can impact start date

Candidates who are extreme distances from Ohio will be mailed a fingerprinting packet to complete urgently upon receipt

RTO must be submitted and built into the contract, limited to 7 days or less

Former employees eligible for travel assignment after 6 months away from the facility

Current employees are ineligible to be hired as a traveler at this health system

Local candidates accepted at the same rate

First-time travelers are not being considered for this role

American Traveler Job ID #P-764265. 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: Travel RN - Operating Room

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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