Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,390 per week in Columbus, OH

Exposure to diverse surgical specialties including General Surgery, Robotics, Trauma, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Spine, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Burns, Urology, GYN, and Transplant. This role is ideal for experienced OR nurses seeking to expand their expertise in advanced surgical procedures while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes in critical care scenarios.

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Start Date: November 2, 2026

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Night shift, 36 hours per week. Monday–Friday 9:00 PM – 6:30 AM, with weekend rotation (12-hour shifts). Holiday and weekend coverage required. Call responsibilities include weeknight and weekend coverage.

Highlights:

• Work in a high-acuity Level 1 Trauma Operating Room with 18 surgical suites performing 45–50 procedures daily
• Exposure to diverse surgical specialties including General Surgery, Robotics, Trauma, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, Spine, Ophthalmology, ENT, Plastics, Burns, Urology, GYN, and Transplant
• Must have proficiency with DaVinci Xi Robotic Surgical System and Liver Transplant procedures
• EMR: Epic electronic charting system
• 13-week assignment with one pre-approved time-off period available
• Float to other units within the organization as needed

Requirements:

• Current RN license (Compact or Ohio state license required at submission)
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room experience; first-time travelers accepted
• Certifications: BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Critical: Demonstrated experience with DaVinci Xi Robotic System and Liver Transplant procedures (required)
• Critical: Proficiency in at least one of the following: Neurosurgery OR Orthopedic Surgery (required)
• Experience with Ophthalmology procedures preferred
• Education from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Two professional references required (at least one from a manager or formal leadership role)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work in a busy, high-complexity surgical environment with exposure to cutting-edge robotic technology and a comprehensive range of surgical specialties. You'll be part of a skilled multidisciplinary team serving diverse patient populations including adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients in a premier academic medical setting. This role is ideal for experienced OR nurses seeking to expand their expertise in advanced surgical procedures while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes in critical care scenarios.

Additional Information:

• Strict compliance deadline: Tuesday prior to start date (no exceptions)
• Ohio fingerprinting process must be completed immediately upon contract signing
• Flu vaccine required (medical exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required
• Artificial nails, enhanced nail lacquer, and upper extremity jewelry prohibited per surgical standards
• Parking options available with monthly or annual permits ranging from $196–$750 per period
• Weekend requirement: 3 weekend shifts per 13-week contract
• Former employees eligible if separated from facility for 6+ months; current employees ineligible

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