Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,554 per week

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

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.

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

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