Local Contract Operating Room Registered Nurse - $57 per hour

American Traveler is seeking a local contract nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a local contract nursing job in Columbus, Ohio.

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/13/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Operating Room position in Ohio, requiring Level 1 trauma experience, multi-specialty circulator skills, and Epic proficiency.

• Hospital Operating Room (OR) setting
• Multi-specialty caseload including Orthopedics (trauma, joints, sports medicine, shoulders) and Robotic surgery (DaVinci)
• Primary role is circulator
• Day shift schedule: Monday–Friday, 12-hour shifts (6:30–19:00)
• On-call required: maximum of 10 calls per contract, scheduled after 19:00–6:30 and on weekends
• Weekend coverage is on-call only, structured as 24-hour Saturday or Sunday shifts
• Floating may be required to the outpatient OR on the 2nd floor
• Epic EMR experience required

• Active OH RN license or compact RN license required
• Active BLS and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required; ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Level 1 trauma OR experience required
• Circulator experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Multi-specialty OR experience required, including orthopedics and robotic surgery (DaVinci)
• Prior travel experience preferred
• Conscious sedation and scrub experience preferred
• 2 professional references required: at least 1 from a Manager, Director, or formal leadership role; a Charge RN is acceptable as the second reference; co-worker references are not accepted

• Local candidates are accepted
• Former employees of the facility are eligible for a travel assignment after a minimum 6-month separation
• Requested time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of consideration and must not exceed 7 days for the contract
• Ohio state fingerprinting is required and must be completed promptly after signing a contract; candidates outside Ohio will need to travel to an Ohio fingerprinting location or complete a mailed fingerprinting packet upon receipt
• Multiple parking permit options are available for purchase through CampusParc, ranging from a convenient on-site garage permit to a budget surface lot option with shuttle service to the medical center

American Traveler Job ID #LP-716443. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

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.