Outpatient Surgery RN - OR

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Dublin (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Dublin, OH is seeking an Operating Room Registered Nurse to join our outpatient surgical team. You will support surgeons, coordinate perioperative nursing care, and supervise other team members to ensure every procedure runs safely and efficiently.

Our OR suite includes 4 operating rooms and 4 endoscopy rooms with plastics, colorectal, urology, ophthalmology, and OB/GYN services, and pre-op and post-op coverage for surgical and endoscopy

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with Ohio licensure.
• Background in operating room or surgical center preferred.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate perioperative nursing care.
• Coordinate and supervise care with the surgical team.
• Ensure patient safety, comfort, and family communication pre/post-op.

Education

RN license Ohio

2-year college degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.