Key Responsibilities Circulate across a range of surgical specialties including OBGYN (including C-sections), Orthopedics, General Surgery, Urology, and ENT. Serve as a second set of hands in the PACU during callback cases, supporting the primary recovery RN without independently recovering patients.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Columbus, NE
Description
Job Title
RN - Operating Room
Location
Columbus, NE | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
Circulate across a range of surgical specialties including OBGYN (including C-sections), Orthopedics, General Surgery, Urology, and ENT
Work within a 4-suite OR environment, plus additional rooms designated for minor procedures
Collaborate closely with surgeons and OR staff in a team-oriented surgical setting
Assist with room turnover and cleaning as needed within a small department
Serve as a second set of hands in the PACU during callback cases, supporting the primary recovery RN without independently recovering patients
Maintain proficiency in total joint and orthopedic cases, including cases performed by visiting specialist physicians
Required Qualifications
Active RN license with Operating Room specialty experience
Minimum 3–4 years of experience as an OR RN
Strong proficiency and comfort with total joint and orthopedic surgical cases
Prior travel nursing experience required
Must obtain MOAB certification if CPI or MOAB is not already held (onsite course available)
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience in a rural or community hospital setting
Familiarity with a broad surgical case mix including ENT, Urology, and OBGYN
Comfort working in a small, cross-functional OR department with varied responsibilities
Why Join Us
Join a collaborative, close-knit OR team at a Level 3 Trauma Facility known for strong staff-surgeon relationships
Scrubs are provided by the facility, and a streamlined hospital orientation process gets you into the department quickly