Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - per week

Planet 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: 12/15/2025

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

Advance your nursing career as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Columbus, Ohio! This travel nursing job places you at a nationally recognized cancer hospital, providing hands-on experience with advanced surgical procedures and a collaborative healthcare team. Columbus (43210) is a top destination for Ohio healthcare professionals, offering a vibrant arts scene, diverse dining, and welcoming neighborhoods—making it an ideal location for your next nursing assignment.

Registered Nurse Job Details

Location: Columbus, OH 43210 (Ohio nursing jobs)

Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse, On-Site

Start Date: December 1, 2025

End Date: March 2, 2026

Duration: 13-week travel RN contract

Hours per Week: 36-40 (Full-time nursing position)

Shift Options: Day/Evening rotating schedule; 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts (06:30-17:00, 06:30-19:00, 10:30-20:30). Schedule may vary by unit needs.

Call: Rotating call required (evenings, nights, weekends)

Weekend Coverage: Required as scheduled

Estimated Weekly Salary: $2480-$2550

OR RN Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room Registered Nurse experience

Active RN license (compact or Ohio state license required at submission)

Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program

BLS certification (American Heart Association)

EPIC charting experience

Circulate and scrub experience in the operating room

Travel nursing experience preferred

Preferred: Experience in neuro, thoracic, ENT, orthopedic, general, plastics, urology, GU/GYN, free flaps, robotics (Da Vinci), and oncology surgeries

Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)

Two professional references (one from a manager/director or formal leadership role)

Registered Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Circulate and scrub for a range of surgical specialties, including complex oncology procedures

Maintain accurate and timely documentation using EPIC electronic health records

Participate in rotating call and weekend coverage as scheduled

Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes

Adhere to infection control, safety, and hospital protocols

Support and mentor less experienced nursing staff

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision About GHR

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has helped talented professionals find fulfilling roles in hospitals, clinics, and facilities nationwide. We specialize in placing Nurse Practitioners (NPs), Physician Assistants (PAs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Physical Therapists (PTs), Occupational Therapists (OTs), Medical Technologists (MTs), Medical Coders, Medical Billers, and many other healthcare specialists in contract, permanent, and locum tenens positions.

We believe in empowering your career. From your first conversation, you’ll partner with a dedicated career advisor who understands your aspirations and connects you with top-tier job openings that align with your skills, goals, and earning potential. Our team works to deliver highly competitive salaries and benefits, ensuring your valuable expertise is recognized and rewarded.

We’re here to help you unlock new opportunities, advance your career, and create a meaningful impact in healthcare. Explore our job opportunities at jobs.ghrhealthcare.com. 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.

Planet Healthcare Job ID #428141. 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

About Planet Healthcare

Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today.

Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare.

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Benefits

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401k retirement plan

Weekly pay

Referral bonus

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