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 with a rewarding Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) travel contract in Columbus, Ohio (43210). Join a leading Level 1 Trauma Center and work in a modern 18-room operating suite, supporting a high volume of advanced surgical procedures. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced OR RNs seeking healthcare jobs in Ohio's vibrant capital city.
Columbus, Ohio Nursing Job Details
- Location: Columbus, Ohio 43210
- Job Title: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Nurse
- Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
- Start Date: January 26, 2026
- End Date: April 27, 2026
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,280 – $2,340
- Hours per Week: 40
- Shift Duration: 10-hour days (Shifts available: 8, 10, and 12 hours; Day/Evening coverage 06:30–23:30)
- Call Hours: Monday–Friday 21:00–06:30; Saturday/Sunday 12-hour shifts (06:30–19:00 and 19:00–06:30)
- Weekend Coverage: 3 weekend shifts per 13-week contract as needed
- Unit: Operating Room – 4 Rhodes (Level 1 Trauma, 18 ORs)
- Patient Age Groups: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
- Daily Census: 45–50 surgical procedures daily
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse – Operating Room Registered Nurse
Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN experience in a hospital or trauma center
- Level 1 trauma center and strong scrub experience required
- Active Registered Nurse license (compact RN license or Ohio RN license)
- Graduate of an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
- BCLS certification required
- EPIC electronic health record (EHR) experience
- Ability to float to other hospital units as needed
- Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions considered)
- Two professional references required (one from manager/director or charge RN)
- Preferred: Experience with ENT, GU, Plastics, Burns
OR RN Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality patient care during surgical procedures including General, Robotic, Laparoscopic, Trauma, Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Spine, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Burns, Urology, GYN, and Transplant surgeries
- Circulate and scrub with a focus on Orthopedic, Neurosurgery, Spine, and General Surgery cases
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary surgical team to ensure optimal patient outcomes
- Maintain accurate and timely patient records using EPIC EHR
- Participate in call coverage and float to other units as required
Experience the best of Columbus, Ohio—enjoy a lively downtown, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation. Join our dedicated healthcare team and take the next step in your nursing career with this outstanding Operating Room Registered Nurse travel job. Apply now for this OR RN position in Columbus, OH!
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 #429067. 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.
