Outpatient Surgery RN - OR

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center's Outpatient Surgery Center in Dublin seeks an experienced OR RN to join the Ambulatory Services team. The center includes four operating rooms and four endoscopy rooms, with services across plastics, colorectal, urology, ophthalmology, ENT, OB/GYN, and more.

You will support pre-op and post-op care and collaborate with a skilled surgical team. Regular 40-hour schedule, First Shift, with Ohio RN licensure and prior surgical center experience

Qualifications

• RN with current Ohio licensure or interim permit.
• Surgical center experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and provide care to patients and families, directing and supervising nursing care.
• Assess, plan, implement, coordinate, delegate and evaluate nursing care per professional practice model.

Education

2-year nursing degree

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Ohio RN license

Job description

Job Title: Outpatient Surgery RN - OR Department: Ambulatory Services | OSU Outpatient Surgery Center

Scope of Position

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Centers mission is to improve health in Ohio and across the world through innovation in research, education, and patient care. The team provides patient care and supportive services directed towards achievement of positive patient care outcomes, maximizing the patients involvement in his/her own plan of care and reducing the length of hospitalization, The staff nurse plays a critical role in staff engagement , the patient experience, quality and safety, and cost effective care.

Position Summary

The Nurse is responsible for managing and providing care to the patient and his/her family, and for directing and supervising nursing care provided by other members of the patient care team. The Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.

We have 4 ORs and 4 Endoscopy Rooms. We have 8 services in our OR department: Plastics, Colorectal, Urology, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, OB/GYN, GYN, and Uro/GYN. In our Endoscopy suite, we do colonoscopies, EGDs, and other specialty procedures within the department. We have a staff of RN’s, surgical technicians, PCA’s, and endoscopy technicians. Pre-op and Post-op cover both surgical and endoscopy patients.

Minimum Education Required

• 2-Year College Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience desired.
• Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing. Current Ohio licensure or interim permit. Previous surgical center experience preferred.

Additional Information

As an Operating Room RN in our Dublin Outpatient Care facility, you are the heartbeat of the surgical team. You’ll ensure every procedure runs smoothly, every patient feels safe, and every surgeon has the support they need to deliver outstanding results. Your role is more than clinical—it’s about creating a calm, reassuring environment for patients and families, while upholding the highest standards of safety and efficiency.

Location: Ohio State Outpatient Care Dublin (1045)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.