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: 01/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Columbus, Ohio
Advance your nursing career as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) with a travel assignment at a leading Level 1 Trauma Center in Columbus, Ohio (43210). This healthcare job offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, 18-bed OR, performing diverse surgical procedures and making a significant impact on patient care. Columbus is a top destination for Ohio nursing jobs, known for its vibrant culture and welcoming neighborhoods—an ideal location for travel nurses.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
- Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Healthcare Setting: Level 1 Trauma Center, 18-bed Operating Room
- Start Date: January 26, 2026
- End Date: April 27, 2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Nursing Shifts: Day/Evening shifts (8, 10, and 12-hour shifts between 06:30 – 23:30)
- Hours per Week: 40
- Call Hours: M-F 21:00-06:30; Sat/Sun 06:30-19:00 and 19:00-06:30
- Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
- Surgical Procedures Per Day: 45-50
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience
- Level 1 Trauma Center and extensive scrub experience required
- Active RN license (compact or Ohio state license)
- BCLS certification
- EPIC charting experience
- Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
- Ability to float to different units as needed
- Two professional references (one from a manager/director or leadership role)
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only)
- Preferred: Experience with ENT, GU, Plastics, and Burns
OR RN Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality nursing care during surgical procedures: General, Robotic, Laparoscopic, Trauma, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Spine, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Burns, Urology, GYN, and Transplant
- Circulate and scrub, focusing on Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Spine, and General Surgery cases
- Collaborate with the surgical healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate patient records using EPIC
- Participate in scheduled call coverage
- Float to other units within the organization as needed
Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your travel nursing career in Columbus, Ohio!
Benefits
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 #444377. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
learn more.
