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Travel Operating Room RN

Columbus, OH · On-site

Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technicians, and other members of the ... Core Mandatory Part I * Core Mandatory Part II - Nursing * Core Mandatory Part III * RN - ...

Voyage Health

Travel Operating Room

Akron, OH · On-site

$1.7K - $1.8K/wk

Operating Room Location: Akron, Ohio Employment Type: Travel/Contract Pay: $1789 - $1883 per week Shift: 3x12 Days Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 13-week Position: Operating Room (Travel/Contract ...

Voyage Health

Travel Operating Room

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$2.3K - $2.5K/wk

Operating Room Location: Cleveland, Ohio Employment Type: Travel/Contract Pay: $2378 - $2503 per week Shift: 5x8 Days Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 13-week Position: Operating Room (Travel ...

Voyage Health

Travel Operating Room

Toledo, OH · On-site

$2.0K - $2.1K/wk

Operating Room Location: Toledo, Ohio Employment Type: Travel/Contract Pay: $2022 - $2129 per week Shift: 3x12 Nights Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 13-week Position: Operating Room (Travel ...

Voyage Health

Travel Operating Room

Chillicothe, OH · On-site

$2.3K - $2.5K/wk

Operating Room Location: Chillicothe, Ohio Employment Type: Travel/Contract Pay: $2396 - $2522 per week Shift: 5x8 Days Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 13-week Position: Operating Room (Travel ...

Voyage Health

Travel Operating Room

Greenville, OH · On-site

$2.2K - $2.3K/wk

Operating Room Location: Greenville, Ohio Employment Type: Travel/Contract Pay: $2219 - $2336 per week Shift: 5x8 Nights Start Date: ASAP Contract Length: 13-week Position: Operating Room (Travel ...

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What is an operating room core technician?

Operating Room Core Technicians, often called OR Core Techs, are healthcare professionals who assist in the preparation and maintenance of operating rooms. Their main duties include ensuring surgical instruments and supplies are sterile and readily available, helping set up operating rooms for procedures, and restocking supplies as needed. They work closely with surgeons, nurses, and other healthcare staff to support the smooth operation of surgical services. This role is vital for maintaining a safe and efficient surgical environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an operating room core technician?

To thrive as an Operating Room Core Technician, you need knowledge of surgical instruments, sterilization techniques, and inventory management, usually supported by a high school diploma and on-the-job training or certification in sterile processing. Familiarity with autoclaves, surgical case carts, instrument tracking systems, and adherence to infection control protocols is crucial. Attention to detail, time management, and teamwork are important soft skills for efficiently supporting surgical staff and ensuring patient safety. These skills and qualities are essential to maintain a sterile environment, prevent surgical delays, and contribute to positive patient outcomes in the operating room.

What are some common challenges faced by operating room core technicians, and how can they be managed?

Operating Room Core Technicians often encounter challenges such as managing multiple urgent supply requests during busy surgical schedules, maintaining strict adherence to sterilization protocols, and adapting to the fast-paced environment of the operating room. Effective communication with surgical teams, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail are crucial for success in this role. Proactively staying updated with inventory and regularly collaborating with nurses and surgeons can help mitigate these challenges and ensure smooth surgical operations.

What is the difference between Operating Room Core Technician vs Surgical Technologist?

AspectOperating Room Core TechnicianSurgical Technologist
CertificationsCPR, OR-specific trainingCertified Surgical Technologist (CST), CPR
Work EnvironmentHospitals, surgical centers, operating roomsHospitals, outpatient surgical centers, clinics
Job RoleAssists with equipment, prepares OR, supports surgical teamPrepares sterile field, hands instruments, assists during surgery

Both roles work in surgical settings, assisting teams during procedures. Operating Room Core Technicians focus on equipment and OR setup, while Surgical Technologists handle sterile supplies and assist directly during surgeries. They share certifications and work environments, but their specific duties differ slightly.

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Travel Operating Room RN

Columbus, OH • On-site

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Job description

Care Career 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: ASAP
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 40 hours per week
  • Shift: 10 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room / Perioperative
 

Location: Mount Carmel Health System
Job Type: Travel / Contract
Specialty: Operating Room (OR) / Perioperative – Adult
Shift: 4x10s, Days
Schedule: 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Start Date: August 30, 2026
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Contract End Date: November 28, 2026
Weekends: As needed
On-Call: Required
 

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room (OR) to join the inpatient surgery team. The OR RN is responsible for planning, coordinating, delivering, and evaluating nursing care for adult surgical patients throughout the perioperative process.

The RN may work in circulating, scrub, or dual roles, providing safe and efficient patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures.
 

Responsibilities
  • Provide direct and indirect nursing care to surgical patients.
  • Perform preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative assessments.
  • Function as a circulating nurse, scrub nurse, or in both roles as required.
  • Maintain a safe and sterile surgical environment.
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, surgical technicians, and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Monitor patient status throughout surgical procedures and respond appropriately to changes.
  • Ensure accurate documentation and compliance with hospital and regulatory standards.
  • Assist with surgical preparation, positioning, counts, specimen handling, and patient transfers.
  • Follow infection prevention and patient safety protocols.
Schedule & Staffing Expectations
  • 4 shifts per week, 10 hours per shift
  • 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Weekend coverage as needed
  • On-call participation is required.
  • Agency staff do not have guaranteed hours and may be down-staffed when operational needs are low.
  • If down-staffed, staff may be reassigned to an open shift later in the week or floated to another unit or care site within the Mount Carmel Health System to maintain contracted hours.
Required Qualifications & Certifications
  • Active RN state license
  • Recent Operating Room / Perioperative RN experience
  • Adult acute-care OR experience
  • Ability to function in circulating and/or scrub roles
  • BLS certification
  • Completion of required core nursing competency exams, including:
    • Core Mandatory Exam – Nursing
    • Core Mandatory Part I
    • Core Mandatory Part II – Nursing
    • Core Mandatory Part III
    • RN – Pharmacology A
    • RN – Operating Room / Perioperative – Adult
    • RN – Operating Room Acute A
    • RN – Operating Room – Acute (Self)
Position Highlights
  • 4x10-hour day schedule
  • Inpatient surgery / Operating Room setting
  • Adult perioperative population
  • Weekend and on-call requirements
  • 13-week contract
  • Opportunity to work within the Mount Carmel Health System

Apply today to be considered for this Operating Room RN contract opportunity.

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Benefits
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  • Weekly pay
  • Medical benefits
  • Continuing Education
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

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