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Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbus for RNs

Find Top RN Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbus, Ohio

AMN Healthcare can help you find the top OR travel nurse jobs in and around Columbus, Ohio. 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 Columbus’s OR nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

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Search Top Paying Operating Room Jobs in or near Columbus

We have 1 Operating Room travel jobs in Ohio, and 155 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
  • Beachwood, Ohio – 44122
    Distance from Columbus: 130 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,692 to $1,865
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Detroit, Michigan – 48202
    Distance from Columbus: 164 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,783 to $1,965
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Jackson, Michigan – 49201
    Distance from Columbus: 174 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • May 13, 2025
  • 12
$1,949 to $2,148
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Uniontown, Pennsylvania – 15401
    Distance from Columbus: 174 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,261 to $2,492
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding unit is looking for the right person to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Beckley, West Virginia – 25801
    Distance from Columbus: 180 miles
  • 10 E, 10 N,
  • May 13, 2025
  • 13
$1,473 to $1,624
Weekly Pay*
This position presents an opportunity to join a highly regarded team of passionate physicians and nurses within the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU). The candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work in an innovative, positive, and professionally challenging work environment at this top-ranked facility.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Louisville, Kentucky – 40202
    Distance from Columbus: 189 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,730 to $1,907
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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Lafayette, Indiana – 47905
    Distance from Columbus: 207 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$2,143 to $2,361
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Salem, Virginia – 24153
    Distance from Columbus: 243 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
$1,876 to $2,067
Weekly Pay*
11 suite OR sees Ortho, General, ENT, Spine, Urology, Vascular, Robotics and others. 500 bed Level 2 Trauma center and teaching facility that serves as a regional referral center. Meditech charting. Salem is a city of 25k, the Roanoke County seat, and an integral part of Virginia’s Blue Ridge region. The city features a charming downtown combining historical elements, a delicious food & drink scene, and rich arts & cultural amenities.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Salem, Virginia – 24153
    Distance from Columbus: 243 miles
  • 12 E,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,876 to $2,067
Weekly Pay*
11 suite OR sees Ortho, General, ENT, Spine, Urology, Vascular, Robotics and others. 500 bed Level 2 Trauma center and teaching facility that serves as a regional referral center. Meditech charting. Salem is a city of 25k, the Roanoke County seat, and an integral part of Virginia’s Blue Ridge region. The city features a charming downtown combining historical elements, a delicious food & drink scene, and rich arts & cultural amenities.
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Salem, Virginia – 24153
    Distance from Columbus: 243 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,876 to $2,067
Weekly Pay*
11 suite OR sees Ortho, General, ENT, Spine, Urology, Vascular, Robotics and others. 500 bed Level 2 Trauma center and teaching facility that serves as a regional referral center. Meditech charting. Salem is a city of 25k, the Roanoke County seat, and an integral part of Virginia’s Blue Ridge region. The city features a charming downtown combining historical elements, a delicious food & drink scene, and rich arts & cultural amenities.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Midland, Michigan – 48670
    Distance from Columbus: 261 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 13
$1,730 to $1,906
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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Martinsburg, West Virginia – 25401
    Distance from Columbus: 270 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,073 to $2,285
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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Chicago, Illinois – 60631
    Distance from Columbus: 276 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 13
$1,741 to $1,919
Weekly Pay*
Busy OR Department performs open hearts, multiple medical and orthopedic surgeries amongst all surgical cases.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Urbana, Illinois – 61801
    Distance from Columbus: 276 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 12
$2,252 to $2,481
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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Asheville, North Carolina – 28801
    Distance from Columbus: 302 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 11
$1,919 to $2,115
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 team. 700+ bed Level 2 Trauma center. Known for its thriving arts community and natural beauty, the city of Asheville is located in western North Carolina along the Blue Mountains
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Clyde, North Carolina – 28721
    Distance from Columbus: 306 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,913 to $2,109
Weekly Pay*
Continuing a long-standing tradition of excellence, Haywood Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive array of services, including orthopedics, spine services, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, emergency medicine, behavioral health, and includes 11 multi-specialty physician clinics. The campus, located in Clyde, is also home to the 54,000 square foot Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center, and the 44,000 square foot Outpatient Care Center (includes the outpatient surgery center, laboratory, imaging center and physician practices). Haywood Regional Medical Center also operates two urgent care centers in the county, in Hazelwood and Canton. Duke Lifepoint Hospital 154 beds Orthopedics, spine services, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, ED, behavioral health, & includes 11 multi-specialty physician clinics Chest Pain Center Joint Commission Accredited Clyde, NC 20 miles from Asheville Home to part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Close to: Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg TN: 1.25 hours Atlanta GA: 2.5 hours Charleston SC: 4.5 hours Knoxville TN: 1.5 hours Columbia SC: 3.5 hours Greenville SC: 1.5 hours
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Clyde, North Carolina – 28721
    Distance from Columbus: 306 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,913 to $2,109
Weekly Pay*
Continuing a long-standing tradition of excellence, Haywood Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive array of services, including orthopedics, spine services, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, emergency medicine, behavioral health, and includes 11 multi-specialty physician clinics. The campus, located in Clyde, is also home to the 54,000 square foot Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center, and the 44,000 square foot Outpatient Care Center (includes the outpatient surgery center, laboratory, imaging center and physician practices). Haywood Regional Medical Center also operates two urgent care centers in the county, in Hazelwood and Canton. Duke Lifepoint Hospital 154 beds Orthopedics, spine services, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, ED, behavioral health, & includes 11 multi-specialty physician clinics Chest Pain Center Joint Commission Accredited Clyde, NC 20 miles from Asheville Home to part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Close to: Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg TN: 1.25 hours Atlanta GA: 2.5 hours Charleston SC: 4.5 hours Knoxville TN: 1.5 hours Columbia SC: 3.5 hours Greenville SC: 1.5 hours
travel Compact State
Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Clyde, North Carolina – 28721
    Distance from Columbus: 306 miles
  • 10 D,
  • April 28, 2025
  • 13
$1,913 to $2,109
Weekly Pay*
Continuing a long-standing tradition of excellence, Haywood Regional Medical Center offers a comprehensive array of services, including orthopedics, spine services, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, emergency medicine, behavioral health, and includes 11 multi-specialty physician clinics. The campus, located in Clyde, is also home to the 54,000 square foot Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center, and the 44,000 square foot Outpatient Care Center (includes the outpatient surgery center, laboratory, imaging center and physician practices). Haywood Regional Medical Center also operates two urgent care centers in the county, in Hazelwood and Canton. Duke Lifepoint Hospital 154 beds Orthopedics, spine services, cardiology, general surgery, women’s care, ED, behavioral health, & includes 11 multi-specialty physician clinics Chest Pain Center Joint Commission Accredited Clyde, NC 20 miles from Asheville Home to part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Close to: Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg TN: 1.25 hours Atlanta GA: 2.5 hours Charleston SC: 4.5 hours Knoxville TN: 1.5 hours Columbia SC: 3.5 hours Greenville SC: 1.5 hours
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Elgin, Illinois – 60123
    Distance from Columbus: 310 miles
  • 8 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$1,748 to $1,926
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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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Falls Church, Virginia – 22042
    Distance from Columbus: 320 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • May 19, 2025
  • 12
$2,011 to $2,216
Weekly Pay*
This outstanding Operating unit is looking for the right Technologist to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals. Join this highly motivated team of caregivers and enjoy a challenging and welcoming environment based on optimal patient care.
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Falls Church, Virginia – 22042
    Distance from Columbus: 320 miles
  • 12 D, 12 E, 12 N,
  • May 12, 2025
  • 12
$2,011 to $2,216
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
  • Camp Hill, Pennsylvania – 17011
    Distance from Columbus: 322 miles
  • 12 N,
  • May 6, 2025
  • 13
$2,303 to $2,538
Weekly Pay*
Penn State – a world renown health center is looking for an RN to join their team of compassionate and driven health care professionals
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Henrico, Virginia – 23294
    Distance from Columbus: 333 miles
  • 10 D,
  • May 5, 2025
  • 13
$2,101 to $2,315
Weekly Pay*
Outstanding Operating Room unit, based in exciting Richmond is looking for the right new team member. 300+ bed community hospital; named one of the nation’s Top 100 Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics
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Registered Nurse – Perioperative Nurse – Operating Room
  • Henrico, Virginia – 23229
    Distance from Columbus: 333 miles
  • 12 D,
  • May 5, 2025
$1,876 to $2,067
Weekly Pay*
Operating Room (OR), based in exciting Richmond, is looking for the right new member to join their team. 340 bed Level II Trauma center; Specialties include; General/GYN; Vascular; ENT/Plastics; Neuro; Ortho; Cardiac; Davinci, Kidney Transplant Our campus specializes in trauma, cardiovascular and neurological care, women’s health, and oncology. We’re a national trendsetter in kidney transplants through the Virginia Transplant Center and as part of the Virginia Institute of Robotic Surgery, we lead the state in procedures with da Vinci robotic-assisted surgeries.
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Statistics on OR RN Jobs in Columbus, Ohio

Here are some helpful statistics about OR traveling nurse jobs in & near Columbus. The data is based on the last three complete months of OR job postings in the Columbus 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 Columbus and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs About Travel OR Nursing Jobs for RNs in Columbus, OH

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

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

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

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Operating Room nurse in Columbus can make an average of $2,243 per week based on recent job availability.

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

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Operating Room nurse in Columbus can make an average of $2,162 per week based on recent job availability data.

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

  • Mount Carmel East in Columbus (6.8 miles from Columbus)
  • James Cancer Hospital Solove Research Institute Ohio State in Columbus (2.6 miles from Columbus)
  • Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus (2.6 miles from Columbus)

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

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

Locating Operating Room Travel Nursing Jobs in Columbus

In Columbus, facilities like Mount Carmel East, James Cancer Hospital Solove Research Institute Ohio State and Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, all offer OR departments. It’s a great city to work in and nearby to neighborhoods like Idlewood Manor (zip code 43068), Downtown Columbus (zip code 43203) and Northwoods (zip code 43236) neighborhoods.

Other popular cities near Columbus’s OR job opportunities are Grove City (7.4 miles), Dublin (11.3 miles) and Westerville (12 miles). These are near to zip codes: 43213 (6.8 miles).

Columbus Hospitals With OR Departments

There are 5 hospitals & healthcare facilities that have OR nurses in Columbus. 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 Columbus.

Mount Carmel East
Shifts
10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 14
Address
6001 East Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43213
Nearby Neighborhoods
Idlewood Manor (43068), Downtown Columbus (43203), Northwoods (43236), Olentangy High Bluffs (43236)
James Cancer Hospital Solove Research Institute Ohio State
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
13, 6, 4, 14, and 26
Address
460 W 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
Nearby Neighborhoods
Downtown Columbus (43203), Northwoods (43236), Olentangy High Bluffs (43236), Idlewood Manor (43068)
Mount Carmel Grove City
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, and 4
Departments
Case Manager Cath Lab Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Oncology Operating Room
Address
5300 N. Meadows Drive
Grove City, OH 43123
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
9, 13, 11, and 8
Address
410 W 10th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210
Nearby Neighborhoods
Downtown Columbus (43203), Northwoods (43236), Olentangy High Bluffs (43236), Idlewood Manor (43068)
* 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.