Location: Columbus, OH

Start Date: 01-26-2026

End Date: 04-27-2026

Contract Type: Travel Contract

Shift Type: Rotating day and evening shifts (includes weekdays and weekends); core Day 4x10 option: 06:30 AM - 05:00 PM; Shift window coverage 06:30 AM - 11:30 PM with 8, 10, and 12-hour shift options; Call hours M-F 09:00 PM - 06:30 AM; Weekend call: Sat/Sun 06:30 AM - 07:00 PM and 07:00 PM - 06:30 AM

Hours per Week: 40

Candidate Pay Rate: $64 per hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care during surgical procedures in a Level 1 trauma OR
• Scrub and circulate across a broad case mix including orthopedics, neurosurgery, spine and general surgery
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists and perioperative team members to optimize patient outcomes
• Maintain accurate patient records and documentation in EPIC to ensure continuity of care
• Respond appropriately to trauma and emergent surgical situations with calm, decisive action
• Float to other units within the OSU organization as needed to support patient care

Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (eligible to practice in Ohio)
• Minimum 2 years of OR RN experience with strong scrub and circulating skills
• Experience in Level 1 trauma center settings preferred
• EPIC experience required for charting and patient records
• BCLS (BLS) certification required; advanced certifications a plus
• Comfortable with a wide variety of surgical specialties (see skills) and able to work call and float assignments

Education

• Active RN licensure required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred

Knowledge & Skills

• Proven competence in scrub and circulating roles in the Operating Room
• Trauma care experience and ability to manage high-acuity surgical cases
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health record workflows
• Experience with orthopedic, neurosurgery, spine, robotics and general surgery procedures
• Ability to work in a fast-paced Level 1 trauma OR with a high daily surgical volume
• Strong communication, teamwork and situational awareness in the OR environment

Benefits

• Generous travel support and housing assistance to make your stay comfortable
• Medical, dental & vision coverage options so you and your family are protected
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep you practice-ready
• Paid time off so you can recharge between cases
• Professional development and continuing education support—grow your OR expertise
• Robust clinical team and interdisciplinary support at a Level 1 trauma center
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates on board
• Supportive leadership and a culture that values your safety and input

Travel Perks: Explore Columbus, OH

Columbus offers plenty to explore during your contract: visit the acclaimed Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, wander the Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, or enjoy the galleries and nightlife of the Short North Arts District. Catch a Buckeyes game or stroll the Ohio State University campus, check out interactive exhibits at COSI, relax along the Scioto Mile, shop and dine at Easton Town Center, or take a scenic day trip to Hocking Hills for hiking and waterfalls. Great local restaurants, craft breweries and cultural events mean there’s always something fun to do on your downtime.

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