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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbia for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbia, Missouri

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Columbia, Missouri. We currently offer 1 of the best available nurse travel jobs in the Columbia area. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it easy for you to compare Columbia’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

As of Dec 1, 2024, the average Operating Room travel nurse working in Columbia and surrounding areas earned about $1,734 weekly. Today you can find OR jobs with a salary range between $1,542 to $1,699 per week. The Columbia OR travel nursing market can include hospital facilities in Columbia proper like Boone Hospital Center with more facilities in nearby areas like Moberly, Sedalia and Osage Beach to name a few.

If you have a specific start date in mind, we have a variety of options for OR travel jobs in Columbia. The earliest start date in Columbia is Feb 10, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $1,837 per week. The latest start date for an OR job in Columbia is Feb 10, 2025 for a Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room role at $1,699 per week. You can also find other possibilities by sorting on “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) Operating Room travel nurse job in Columbia including 13 weeks.

Columbia is a great location for OR travel nurses to come live, work and play! And what is a travel nurse looking for if not a great work/life balance in a fun city? Search for jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Columbia

We have 1 Operating Room jobs in Columbia, MO and 3 Operating Room jobs in Missouri, and 135 total Nationwide. If you’re not finding what you’re looking for immediately, sign up for the AMN Passport App today and we’ll connect you directly with a recruiter.

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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Columbia, Missouri – 65201
  • 12 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,542 to $1,699
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Kirksville, Missouri – 63501
    Distance from Columbia: 87 miles
  • 8 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,667 to $1,837
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Springfield, Missouri – 65804
    Distance from Columbia: 131 miles
  • 10 D,
  • January 26, 2025
  • 13
$1,782 to $1,964
Weekly Pay*
Provide direct patient care under the direct supervision of the surgeon, and the circulating Registered Nurse consistent with the established standards of practice, the goals of Mercy Health, the philosophy of the Sister’s of Mercy and the Employee Code of Conduct. Efficiently set-up surgical cases in multiple specialty disciplines, providing equipment and supplies based on patient needs and surgeon preference. Demonstrate technical skills related to: creating and maintaining a sterile field; performing instrument, sponge, and sharp counts; and assisting other OR staff per patient safety and direct patient care policies. Functions as resource person for newly hired Surgical Technicians and students of visiting Surgical Technology schools. Performs related duties as assigned.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Ottumwa, Iowa – 52501
    Distance from Columbia: 143 miles
  • 8 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,080 to $2,292
Weekly Pay*
The Iowa Clinic Cardiovascular | Ottumwa Medical Clinic Regional health center 217 licensed beds Services include ED, Critical Care, Med/Surg, Acute Rehab, OB, Pediatrics, Cath Lab, Diagnostics & therapeutic radiology, Wound Care, Pain Clinic, Sleep Lab, Pathology & more Ottumwa, IA Fun river town with beautiful trails Video Game Capital of the World Low costs of living
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
    Distance from Columbia: 192 miles
  • 8 D, 10 D, 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,186 to $2,409
Weekly Pay*
Team 5 ” RN – needs to be able to scrub big ear cases ” 36-40 hr/wk; 10/12’s; variable start 07-1100; call rotation; possible weekend & holiday coverage
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Iowa City, Iowa – 52242
    Distance from Columbia: 192 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,186 to $2,409
Weekly Pay*
Team 5 ” RN – needs to be able to scrub big ear cases ” 36-40 hr/wk; 10/12’s; variable start 07-1100; call rotation; possible weekend & holiday coverage
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • West Des Moines, Iowa – 50266
    Distance from Columbia: 195 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$2,323 to $2,560
Weekly Pay*
Methodist West Hospital has become the “go-to” destination for medical care in West Des Moines since it opened in 2009. Our highly-trained physicians and professional staff are dedicated to providing each patient and their family with personal attention. We will make every effort to ensure you and your loved ones are made as comfortable as possible from the time of your admission, until you are released for home.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bentonville, Arkansas – 72712
    Distance from Columbia: 206 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,516 to $1,670
Weekly Pay*
The Operating Room Nurse demonstrates critical thinking skills, scientific judgment and leadership in the anticipation and planning for the care of the patient in the operating room. As a member of the surgical team the RN works with the Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, ORT’s and other personnel to provide patient care in the Operating Room according to State Nurse Practice Act, AORN and regulatory standards, physician orders, policies and procedures of the Hospital and the Surgical Department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring supplies, timeliness of cases, communication with families, updating of physician preference cards, scrubbing and assisting physicians during surgical cases, and supervision of personnel delivering patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Terre Haute, Indiana – 47802
    Distance from Columbia: 266 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,851 to $2,040
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding Operating Room (OR unit) is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. 280 bed Level 3 Trauma center. The hospital is a Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award winner for Patient Experience
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Tulsa, Oklahoma – 74136
    Distance from Columbia: 278 miles
  • 8 E,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,980 to $3,284
Weekly Pay*
As a valued member of this Operating Room (OR) unit, you can expect to care for patients with a wide range of conditions, even very complex cases. The respected members of this Operating Room (OR) unit are looking for a team-playing, compassionate RN to join their ranks. This position presents an excellent opportunity to provide optimal patient as a member of an elite team of caregivers.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Wichita, Kansas – 67220
    Distance from Columbia: 285 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,767 to $1,947
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Wichita, Kansas – 67214
    Distance from Columbia: 285 miles
  • 10 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$1,767 to $1,947
Weekly Pay*
– 700 bed teaching hospital, Level 1 Adult Trauma center, Level 2 Pediatric Trauma center – Expect the unexpected with big-city amenities and Midwestern cost of living! Themed gardens at Botanica Wichita include a wildflower meadow and a Chinese garden. The Museum of World Treasures has Egyptian mummies and a T. rex skeleton. In Wichita you can dine at more than 1,000 restaurants or browse eclectic shops, antique stores, and open-air shopping centers.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Spencer, Iowa – 51301
    Distance from Columbia: 324 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 13
$1,957 to $2,156
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • North Sioux City, South Dakota – 57049
    Distance from Columbia: 329 miles
  • 8 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 13
$2,546 to $2,806
Weekly Pay*
Common Diagnosis/Treatment: Craniofacial;ENT;General;Neuro/Spine;OB/GYN;Ortho;Urology; Nurse to Patient Ratio: # of Beds: Charting: Meditech Scrub Color: Provided by Hospital; Areas of Float Support: Surgery Special Procedures: Electrocautery (ESU);Laparoscopy Systems;Neuro;Orthopedic Total Joint Systems;Power Equipment;OR Fracture Tables;Robotics Systems;Spinal Fusion Instrumentation;
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bowling Green, Kentucky – 42104
    Distance from Columbia: 348 miles
  • 8 D, 10 D, 12 D,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 13
$1,812 to $1,996
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to their team.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Bowling Green, Kentucky – 42104
    Distance from Columbia: 348 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,621 to $1,787
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to their team.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Columbia: 373 miles
  • 8 D,
  • January 20, 2025
  • 13
$1,843 to $2,031
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Columbia: 373 miles
  • 8 N,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 12
$1,843 to $2,031
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Columbia: 373 miles
  • 12 N,
  • January 27, 2025
  • 12
$1,737 to $1,914
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73104
    Distance from Columbia: 373 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 3, 2025
  • 12
$1,737 to $1,914
Weekly Pay*
Level 1 Trauma Center Teaching Hospital
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – 73120
    Distance from Columbia: 373 miles
  • 12 E,
  • February 10, 2025
  • 13
$1,719 to $1,894
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Sioux Falls, South Dakota – 57105
    Distance from Columbia: 390 miles
  • 8 D,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$2,221 to $2,448
Weekly Pay*
Avera is an integrated health system based in Sioux Falls, SD. Avera serves South Dakota and surrounding areas of Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska and North Dakota through six regional centers in Aberdeen, Mitchell, Pierre, Sioux Falls and Yankton, SD, and Marshall, MN. No matter where you choose to work and live, bring your expertise to Avera’s patient-centered and service-oriented environment. Join us in providing compassionate nursing care in a true team environment — and work alongside expert physicians and surgeons. At Avera, we provide nationally recognized care. We’re proud of the many awards and honors we’ve earned.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Mitchell, South Dakota – 57301
    Distance from Columbia: 442 miles
  • 8 D,
  • February 24, 2025
  • 13
$2,627 to $2,895
Weekly Pay*
Across the Avera system, including Avera Queen of Peace, you benefit from evidence-based care, a strong focus on your safety and comfort while you stay with us, and the best possible outcomes from your particular situation. In addition, you’re assured of outstanding care from the experts at Avera Queen of Peace because the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) shows we meet or exceed national standards on quality measures related to heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, surgical care, emergency care and stroke care.
travel Exclusive Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Chattanooga, Tennessee – 37404
    Distance from Columbia: 472 miles
  • 12 D,
  • February 17, 2025
  • 12
$1,935 to $2,133
Weekly Pay*
Featuring advanced technology in addition to compassionate care, this esteemed Operating Room (OR) unit is looking to welcome a new member to its nursing team. Innovative care teams deliver optimal care to their patients at this cutting-edge facility. You can expect to work on complex cases with a driven team of passionate Operating Room (OR) professionals, utilizing the best patient care models.
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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Columbia, Missouri

Here are some helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in & near Columbia. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the Columbia and nearby areas. It is updated regularly, so you can find the most recent Operating Room job salary trends, the types of shifts, and contract durations most commonly available in Columbia and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in Columbia, MO

What are the top paying Operating Room jobs currently available in or near Columbia?

What types of shifts are most common for OR travel jobs in Columbia?

Based on the last 6 months of travel nurse jobs data, 12 Hour Day shifts were the most common in Columbia and surrounding areas.

How many Operating Room travel nursing jobs are available in Columbia?

There are currently 1 Operating Room travel nursing jobs available in Columbia. We also get new nursing specialties jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

How much does a day shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Columbia and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Columbia can make an average of $1,734 per week based on recent job availability.

How much does a night shift Operating Room nurse make on average in Columbia and nearby cities?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in Columbia can make an average of $1,846 per week based on recent job availability data.

What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Operating Room staff in or near Columbia?

  • Access Dental and Dentures – Rolla, MO in Rolla (76.2 miles from Columbia)
  • Preferred Family Healthcare – Hannibal, MO in Hannibal (73.1 miles from Columbia)
  • Affordable Dentures and Implants – Columbia, MO in Columbia (2.7 miles from Columbia)
  • BJC – Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital in Sullivan (81.8 miles from Columbia)
  • Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach (60.5 miles from Columbia)

How much does an Operating Room travel nurse make on average in Columbia?

An Operating Room nurse in Columbia can make an average of $1,764 per week.

What is the most common contract for Operating Room travel jobs in Columbia?

Based on recent data, the most common duration for a Operating Room job in Columbia is 13.

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbia

In Columbia, facilities like Access Dental and Dentures – Rolla, MO, Preferred Family Healthcare – Hannibal, MO and Affordable Dentures and Implants – Columbia, MO, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Moores Switch (zip code 65215), North Village (zip code 65215) and North Central Columbia (zip code 65215) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Columbia’s OR job opportunities are Moberly (32.7 miles), Sedalia (51.1 miles) and Osage Beach (59.4 miles). These are near to zip codes: 65202 (2.7 miles), 65270 (33 miles) and 65065 (60.5 miles).

Columbia Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 1 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Columbia. Sometimes it is useful to see what types of shifts, contract durations, and travel nurse housing in nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer in order to find the right opportunity for your next traveling OR nurse position in or nearby Columbia.

Boone Hospital Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 14
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular Operating Room Cardiovascular Operating Room Cath Lab Emergency Room Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Clinic Progressive Care Unit Telemetry
Address
1600 E Broadway
Columbia, MO 65201
Nearby Neighborhoods
North Village (65215), North Central Columbia (65215), Moores Switch (65215), Douglas Park (65211), Quarry Heights (65212)
Moberly Regional Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Operating Room Operating Room Psychiatric
Address
1515 Union Avenue
Moberly, MO 65270
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.