Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Ohio
Registered Nurse Operating Room jobs in Ohio are concentrated in the state's major acute care and academic medical systems, with strong demand at every level from newly licensed RNs to seasoned scrub-team leads. Most hiring centers on Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati, where health systems like OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and Mercy Health maintain large perioperative programs and post openings year-round. The highest-demand specialties in Ohio right now are cardiac surgery, orthopedic and robotic-assisted procedures, and trauma OR. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Assignment Overview
- Shift: Evenings, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring scrub and circulate skills with Level 1 or large Level 2 trauma experience.
Details
- Operating Room setting with 28 OR suites
- Facility utilizes da Vinci robotics
- Evening shift, 4x10 hours, 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM, firm schedule
- No weekend shifts required
- On-call required once every 3rd or 4th weekend for an 8-hour shift
- Holiday coverage required as needed
- Floating within the hospital or to another nearby facility may be required based on skill set and census
Requirements
- Active OH RN license or compact license required
- Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room experience required
- Level 1 trauma experience or large Level 2 trauma experience required
- Must be able to scrub and circulate, with experience in neuro, eyes, or trauma cases
- Epic EMR experience required
- BLS certification required
- CST certification preferred
Additional Information
- Must reside within a 50-mile radius, as local candidates are not accepted for this role
- Maximum of 14 days RTO allowed per contract, with no schedule changes after an offer is made
- Previous PERM/PRN employees of the health system, or prior agency staff not extended due to tenure, must wait 6 months before reapplying as a traveler and obtain facility rehire approval
- First-time travelers may be considered for this position
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Evenings, 4x10hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring scrub and circulate skills with Level 1 or large Level 2 trauma experience.
Details
- Operating Room setting with 28 OR suites
- Facility utilizes da Vinci robotics
- Evening shift, 4x10 hours, 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM, firm schedule
- No weekend shifts required
- On-call required once every 3rd or 4th weekend for an 8-hour shift
- Holiday coverage required as needed
- Floating within the hospital or to another nearby facility may be required based on skill set and census
Requirements
- Active OH RN license or compact license required
- Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room experience required
- Level 1 trauma experience or large Level 2 trauma experience required
- Must be able to scrub and circulate, with experience in neuro, eyes, or trauma cases
- Epic EMR experience required
- BLS certification required
- CST certification preferred
Additional Information
- Must reside within a 50-mile radius, as local candidates are not accepted for this role
- Maximum of 14 days RTO allowed per contract, with no schedule changes after an offer is made
- Previous PERM/PRN employees of the health system, or prior agency staff not extended due to tenure, must wait 6 months before reapplying as a traveler and obtain facility rehire approval
- First-time travelers may be considered for this position
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Registered Nurse Operating Room Job Market in Ohio
A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- American Traveler10
- Cleveland Clinic9
- UC Health8
- Mercy Health8
- White Glove Placement5
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse operating room jobs across Ohio.
- Active Ohio RN license or multistate compact license recognized in Ohio
- Minimum one to two years of perioperative or surgical nursing experience
- BLS and ACLS certifications required at time of hire
- CNOR certification strongly preferred or required for senior OR positions
- Demonstrated scrub and circulating skills across general and specialty surgical suites
- Ability to work rotating shifts including on-call, weekends, and holidays
Registered Nurse Operating Room Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a registered nurse operating room in Ohio?
You must hold an active Ohio RN license issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing, which requires completing an accredited nursing program and passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Most Ohio OR positions also expect perioperative-specific training, which many hospitals provide through structured OR nurse residency programs. Earning your CNOR credential through the Competency and Credentialing Institute strengthens your candidacy considerably once you have eligible OR hours.
How much do registered nurse operating rooms make in Ohio?
Registered nurse operating rooms in Ohio earn a median of about $82,510 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $66,980 for the lowest 10% to over $105,290 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire registered nurse operating rooms in Ohio?
Companies currently hiring registered nurse operating rooms in Ohio include American Traveler, Cleveland Clinic, and UC Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Ohio's large integrated health systems tend to post the most consistent volume because they operate multiple hospital campuses and ambulatory surgery centers across the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most registered nurse operating room jobs?
Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus lead in registered nurse operating room openings in Ohio. Columbus and Cleveland anchor the market because of their dense concentration of academic medical centers and Level I trauma hospitals, while Cincinnati's strong hospital corridor along the Ohio-Kentucky border generates additional volume for perioperative nurses on both sides of the region.
Are there remote registered nurse operating room jobs in Ohio?
Yes, but they're rare. Operating room nursing is a hands-on, sterile-field role that takes place entirely in the surgical suite, so the vast majority of positions require full on-site presence. About 0% of registered nurse operating room openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those are almost exclusively pre-op patient education or case coordination roles, not direct scrub or circulating duties.
How can I get hired as a registered nurse operating room in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to the OR nurse residency or perioperative internship programs that large Ohio health systems run for RNs without surgical experience. OhioHealth, Cleveland Clinic, and Mercy Health each offer structured perioperative transition programs that pair new-to-OR nurses with experienced mentors across circulating and scrub rotations. Coming from a related acute care background in PACU, ICU, or emergency nursing makes you a competitive candidate, and holding your CNOR eligibility coursework before you apply signals commitment to the specialty.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to registered nurse operating room jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings updated regularly. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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