Travel Registered Nurse

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: 09/08/2026
• 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: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position at a cancer hospital, requiring CNOR-preferred skills and oncology surgical experience.

Details

• Work in the Operating Room of a cancer hospital and research facility
• Day/evening rotating schedule combining 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts to total 40 hours per week
• Shift options include 06:30-17:00, 06:30-19:00, and 10:30-20:30
• Schedule may consist of four 10-hour shifts, five 8-hour shifts, or a combination of two 8-hour and two 12-hour shifts based on unit need
• Call responsibilities as needed, including evening ), night ), and weekend , ) shifts
• Weekend coverage as needed
• Uses Epic EMR for documentation
• Surgical specialties include neuro, thoracic, ENT, ortho, general, plastics, urology, GU/GYN, free flaps, and robotics (Da Vinci)

Requirements

• Active OH or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years of Operating Room experience required
• Oncology surgical experience required
• BLS certification required
• ACLS and CNOR certifications preferred
• Circulating and scrubbing experience preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Education must be from an ACEN or CCNE accredited program
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Two professional references required, with at least one from a manager, director, or supervisor and the second from a manager, director, supervisor, or charge RN (no coworker references accepted)

Additional Information

• Provide high-quality perioperative nursing care in a fast-paced surgical environment
• Assist with circulating and scrubbing duties as needed across multiple surgical specialties
• Maintain accurate patient records using Epic
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure optimal surgical outcomes
• Experience preferred in specialties such as gynecology, plastics, general surgery, neurology, ENT, urology, thoracic, and orthopedic/spine procedures
• Familiarity with robotic surgery systems (Da Vinci Xi, Da Vinci SP) preferred
• Knowledge of infection control, laser safety, radiation safety, specimen handling, and Universal Protocol time-out procedures
• Candidates must complete Ohio fingerprinting promptly after signing contract due to strict credentialing timelines
• Local candidates are accepted at the same pay rate
• Former employees are eligible for a travel assignment once they have been away from the facility for 6 months or more
• Current employees of the health system are ineligible for travel assignments at any of its hospital locations
• Requested time off must be submitted and built into the contract prior to start, limited to 7 days or less

American Traveler Job ID #P- . 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.