Travel OR RN - $2,686 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: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a hospital setting requiring OH or compact RN licensure and two years of OR experience.

Details

• Work in the Operating Room unit of a hospital
• Day shift schedule (4x10 hours), 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM
• Late days required with possible Monday-Friday on-call responsibilities
• Must be willing to float to other OSU units as needed
• Performs a wide range of surgical specialties including general, gynecologic, orthopedic, urologic, ENT, plastics, bariatric, and podiatric procedures
• Utilizes equipment such as cell saver, electrosurgical units, fiber optic light sources, Hana table, and Steris systems

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required at time of submission
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum two years of Operating Room nursing experience required
• Nursing education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Experience with scrub duties across multiple surgical specialties preferred
• Skills in conscious sedation monitoring, cardiac monitoring, specimen handling, and universal protocol (time out) procedures required
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor; charge RN acceptable for second reference; coworker references not accepted

Additional Information

• Provide perioperative nursing care across multiple surgical specialties including general, gynecologic, orthopedic, urologic, ENT, plastics, bariatric, and podiatric surgery
• Participate in emergency management protocols including code response, fire safety, and malignant hyperthermia procedures
• Must complete Ohio BCI and FBI fingerprinting promptly upon offer acceptance due to strict compliance timelines
• RTO requests must be submitted with the contract and limited to 7 days or less
• No RTO approved during the weeks of November 22-28 and December 20-26 due to holiday periods
• RTO during the week of New Year's is subject to manager discretion
• Travelers working over both Thanksgiving and Christmas will be scheduled for one of the two holidays based on facility need
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
• Former employees eligible for travel assignments after being away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of any Ohio State University hospital location are ineligible for travel assignments
• First-time travelers not considered for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40.0 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.