Travel OR RN - $2,185 per week

American Traveler 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: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Operating Room position at a major academic cancer hospital in Ohio, requiring at least 2 years of OR experience and oncology background.

Details

• General OR setting within a large academic cancer hospital
• Surgical specialties include neuro, thoracic, ENT, orthopedics, general surgery, plastics, urology, GU/GYN, free flaps, and robotics (Da Vinci SP and Xi systems)
• Day/evening rotating schedule with a combination of 8-, 10-, and 12-hour shifts totaling 40 hours per week
• Shift options run between 06:30–20:30, Monday through Friday
• On-call responsibilities required, including evening (15:00–23:00), night (23:00–07:00), and weekend (07:00–19:00 / 19:00–07:00) call shifts
• Weekend work required as needed
• EMR: Epic (required)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required
• Certifications required: BLS; ACLS and CNOR preferred
• Minimum 2 years of OR nursing experience required
• Oncology experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Circulate and scrub experience preferred
• Experience in neuro, thoracic, ENT, ortho, general surgery, plastics, urology, GU/GYN, free flaps, and/or robotics (Da Vinci) preferred
• Teaching/academic hospital experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Nursing degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program required
• 2 professional references required: at least 1 from a manager, director, or formal leadership role (supervisor); a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference; no coworker references accepted

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include circulating and scrubbing across a wide range of surgical specialties in an oncology-focused OR environment
• Skills utilized include cardiac monitoring, laser and radiation safety, specimen handling, universal protocol/time-out procedures, infection control, and emergency management (code response, malignant hyperthermia, latex allergy protocols)
• Ohio fingerprinting is required upon signing the contract and must be completed urgently — candidates outside of Ohio who are within driving distance will need to travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location; those at greater distances will be mailed a fingerprinting packet
• All requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of consideration and built into the contract; RTO is limited to 7 days or fewer
• Former employees of this health system are eligible after a minimum 6-month separation; current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are not eligible
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Parking permits are available for purchase on-site through CampusParc, with multiple pricing tiers and access options

American Traveler Job ID #P-737025. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.