Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,664 per week
Columbus, NE, 68602, USA
- Healthcare
- travel nurse
- operating room nurse
- OR nurse
This role is for a travel nurse specializing in the Operating Room (OR) in Columbus, Nebraska, requiring at least three years of OR experience and skills in circulating and scrubbing during surgeries, particularly orthopedic and total joint procedures. The position involves rotating call duties, certification requirements including BLS, and the ability to work independently with minimal orientation in a rural hospital setting. The hospital features multiple OR suites and a supportive small team providing perioperative care with modern surgical equipment.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Columbus, Nebraska.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: OR - Operating Room
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 02/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 9 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
RN - OR
Job Details:
• Work as an Operating Room nurse with rotating call responsibilities
• 1 weeknight call and rotating weekend call approximately every 5th weekend
• Must have minimum 3 years experience in Operating Room
• Must be able to both scrub and circulate cases
• Strong circulator skills required, scrubbing not required
• Need to be very comfortable with total joint cases and orthopedic procedures
• Will circulate C-sections and assist with turning rooms, cleaning, and picking cases
• DaVinci robot experience preferred
• Must have prior travel experience
• Required to take MOAB training if not already certified in CPI or MOAB ($150 cost)
• Must maintain positive attitude and be a team player
• Expected to hit the ground running with minimal orientation
• Hospital-provided scrubs
• Flexible orientation start day with brief hospital orientation followed by department competency check-offs
• Required certifications: BLS (American Heart Association)
• Must complete specialty competency exam with 80% passing rate
• Various health screenings and documentation required including TB, immunizations, and background checks
Facility:
This rural hospital operates 4 OR suites plus additional rooms for minor procedures, serving as a comprehensive surgical center for the community. The facility features visiting physicians who hold clinics for specialties including ENT and orthopedics, and performs a high volume of orthopedic cases. The hospital maintains modern surgical equipment and emphasizes teamwork in a smaller department setting where staff members support multiple aspects of perioperative care.
Location:
Columbus, NE
Columbus offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere in central Nebraska with strong community ties and affordable living costs. The area provides excellent work-life balance opportunities with outdoor recreation, local festivals, and proximity to larger metropolitan areas for additional amenities and entertainment options.
Adex Job ID #37409. Pay package is based on 9 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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