Staff Nurse (RN) - Main OR - Level 1 Trauma - Varying Shifts
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio
Still listed, seen 2 weeks ago · Posted Aug 24
- Shift
- Rotating
- Unit
- OR
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Rotating
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
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Scope of Position
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center’s 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 patient’s 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
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The Staff 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 Staff Nurse is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, coordinating, delegating and evaluating the nursing care of patients in alignment with the professional practice model.
Minimum Qualifications
For Hire
2- year College Degree in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program is required. Bachelor’s degree in nursing with a major in Nursing from a CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) or Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) accredited nursing program is preferred. Current Ohio license or interim permit required. 2 years of experience in relevant care setting is preferred.
On-going: Maintains current Ohio RN license. Meets mandatory educational and health requirements. Demonstrates computer skills required to meet job functions
Unit Description
The University Hospital Tower OR has 20 operating rooms. This includes providing services as a Level 1 Trauma Center specializing in a wide range of surgical services. These services include: General, Robotics, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Plastics, Transplant, Urology, OBGYN, and Ophthalmology. Our team delivers high-quality, evidence-based care, recognized with the 2025 Gold Plus Stroke Care award from the American Heart Association. We are proudly certified in Magnet, Trauma, Burn, and Stroke care.
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Thank you for your interest in working at Ohio State.
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.
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Requirements
- Ohio RN license
- experience in relevant care setting is preferred
Place
- City
- Columbus, Ohio
- Median rent
- $1,295/mo
- Local household income
- $66,082/yr
- Metro price level
- 4% below the national average
- Address
- 520 W 10th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Columbus area index 95.5, where 100 is the national average.
Ohio's capital blends Midwestern friendliness with big-city energy. Home to Ohio State University and several major hospital systems, Columbus offers nurses strong career options, a lively Short North arts district, and greenways along the Scioto River for off-shift downtime.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is an academic medical center located in Columbus, Ohio. It includes the OSUCCC-James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, a comprehensive cancer center dedicated to improving health through innovation in research, education, and…
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