TravelNurseSource
Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $1,508 to $1,604 per week in Columbia, MO
TravelNurseSource, Columbia, Missouri, United States
Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $1,508 to $1,604 per week in Columbia, MO
TravelNurseSource is working with Fusion Medical Staffing to find a qualified OR RN in Columbia, Missouri, 65201!
Location:
Columbia, MO
Agency:
Fusion Medical Staffing
Pay:
$1,508 to $1,604 per week
Shift Information:
Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration:
13 Weeks
Start Date:
12/29/2025
Required Qualifications
One year of recent experience as an Operating Room RN
Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC)
Preferred Qualifications
ACLS (AHA/ARC), PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC certifications
OR Nursing Certification (CNOR)
Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position
Summary The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides comprehensive patient care throughout the perioperative process, ensuring the safety and comfort of patients during surgical procedures. This role involves preparing the operating room, managing surgical equipment, and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. The OR RN collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and adheres to the highest standards of patient safety, infection control, and professional ethics in a dynamic surgical environment.
Essential Work Functions
Prepares the operating room by ensuring all required instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies are ready and functional for each surgical procedure
Assists in positioning and preparing patients for surgery, addressing concerns and ensuring comfort and safety according to procedural requirements
Maintains a sterile field throughout surgical procedures and adheres to infection control protocols and sterile technique
Anticipates the needs of the surgical team, providing instruments, supplies, and support promptly to maintain efficient workflow
Monitors the patient's condition during surgery, documenting significant changes and notifying the surgeon
Handles surgical instruments and supplies, ensuring their proper use, sterilization, and disposal according to facility protocols
Manages specimen collection, labeling, and transport according to facility protocols, ensuring accurate diagnostic results
Documents all aspects of patient care in the perioperative setting accurately and thoroughly
Participates in patient handoff communication during pre- and post-operative phases, ensuring continuity of care
Assists in cleaning and restocking the operating room between cases, adhering to infection control and turnover protocols
Collaborates with the surgical team to ensure compliance with facility policies, procedures, and standards
Follows hospital safety rules and procedures, including proper use of PPE and infection prevention measures
Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
Required Essential Skills
Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills
Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language
Ability to read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills
Physical Abilities – must remain stationary, move equipment (50‑100 lbs), push, pull, and bend
Interpersonal Skills – work effectively with a variety of personnel to present a positive attitude and professionalism
Technical/Motor Skills – grasp, perform fine manipulation, push/pull, and move around when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment
Mental Requirements – cope with frequent contact with the general public and customers while meeting deadlines under pressure, work under close supervision occasionally or independently, handle irregular activity schedules, maintain focus on detail
Sensory – possess visual acuity and ability to communicate effectively
Benefits Include
Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first‑day coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
Life and short‑term disability offered
401(k) matching
Aggressive refer‑a‑friend bonus program
24/7 recruiter support
Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs
Why Choose Fusion? At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we're always looking for people like you to join our mission. Your passion for helping others deserves a partner just as committed to supporting you — that’s why we offer day‑one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more. From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we’re here to guide and celebrate you along your journey. You take care of others; we take care of you.
Other Duties Disclaimer To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.
About Fusion Medical Staffing Fusion Medical Staffing provides career opportunities to healthcare professionals by helping medical facilities fill their staffing needs. Fusion staffs a variety of specialties within the nursing and allied healthcare fields. We offer competitive pay packages and the benefits that travelers deserve. We pride ourselves on our communication skills, accurate job transparency, and traveler‑first mentality. At Fusion, you can actually choose your own adventure!
Fusion started staffing therapists in 2009, and has since expanded to specialties within the nursing, long‑term care, home health, cath lab, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, and radiology fields. We continue to seek out the best talent in the healthcare industry. Our travelers provide the hands that help heal and save patients’ lives, and they will continue to fill our client’s facilities nationwide. Fusion is committed to transparency and putting our traveler’s needs, wants, and preferences first; that means having our travelers be in the driver’s seat of their own careers. When you trust us, we will help you excel in your career and expand your experience.
Fusion is an EOE/E‑Verify Employer.
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Location:
Columbia, MO
Agency:
Fusion Medical Staffing
Pay:
$1,508 to $1,604 per week
Shift Information:
Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration:
13 Weeks
Start Date:
12/29/2025
Required Qualifications
One year of recent experience as an Operating Room RN
Valid RN license in compliance with state regulations
Current BLS certification (AHA/ARC)
Preferred Qualifications
ACLS (AHA/ARC), PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC certifications
OR Nursing Certification (CNOR)
Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position
Summary The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides comprehensive patient care throughout the perioperative process, ensuring the safety and comfort of patients during surgical procedures. This role involves preparing the operating room, managing surgical equipment, and collaborating with the surgical team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. The OR RN collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and adheres to the highest standards of patient safety, infection control, and professional ethics in a dynamic surgical environment.
Essential Work Functions
Prepares the operating room by ensuring all required instruments, equipment, and sterile supplies are ready and functional for each surgical procedure
Assists in positioning and preparing patients for surgery, addressing concerns and ensuring comfort and safety according to procedural requirements
Maintains a sterile field throughout surgical procedures and adheres to infection control protocols and sterile technique
Anticipates the needs of the surgical team, providing instruments, supplies, and support promptly to maintain efficient workflow
Monitors the patient's condition during surgery, documenting significant changes and notifying the surgeon
Handles surgical instruments and supplies, ensuring their proper use, sterilization, and disposal according to facility protocols
Manages specimen collection, labeling, and transport according to facility protocols, ensuring accurate diagnostic results
Documents all aspects of patient care in the perioperative setting accurately and thoroughly
Participates in patient handoff communication during pre- and post-operative phases, ensuring continuity of care
Assists in cleaning and restocking the operating room between cases, adhering to infection control and turnover protocols
Collaborates with the surgical team to ensure compliance with facility policies, procedures, and standards
Follows hospital safety rules and procedures, including proper use of PPE and infection prevention measures
Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of practice
Required Essential Skills
Critical thinking, service excellence, and good interpersonal communication skills
Ability to read, write, and communicate in the English language
Ability to read/comprehend written instructions, follow verbal instructions, and proficiency in PC skills
Physical Abilities – must remain stationary, move equipment (50‑100 lbs), push, pull, and bend
Interpersonal Skills – work effectively with a variety of personnel to present a positive attitude and professionalism
Technical/Motor Skills – grasp, perform fine manipulation, push/pull, and move around when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment
Mental Requirements – cope with frequent contact with the general public and customers while meeting deadlines under pressure, work under close supervision occasionally or independently, handle irregular activity schedules, maintain focus on detail
Sensory – possess visual acuity and ability to communicate effectively
Benefits Include
Highly competitive pay for travel professionals
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first‑day coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1560 hours
Life and short‑term disability offered
401(k) matching
Aggressive refer‑a‑friend bonus program
24/7 recruiter support
Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs
Why Choose Fusion? At Fusion Medical Staffing, our goal is to improve the lives of everyone we touch, and we're always looking for people like you to join our mission. Your passion for helping others deserves a partner just as committed to supporting you — that’s why we offer day‑one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships and awards, exclusive discounts, and more. From your personal recruiter to our clinical and traveler experience teams, we’re here to guide and celebrate you along your journey. You take care of others; we take care of you.
Other Duties Disclaimer To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. This job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job and is subject to change at any time with or without notice.
About Fusion Medical Staffing Fusion Medical Staffing provides career opportunities to healthcare professionals by helping medical facilities fill their staffing needs. Fusion staffs a variety of specialties within the nursing and allied healthcare fields. We offer competitive pay packages and the benefits that travelers deserve. We pride ourselves on our communication skills, accurate job transparency, and traveler‑first mentality. At Fusion, you can actually choose your own adventure!
Fusion started staffing therapists in 2009, and has since expanded to specialties within the nursing, long‑term care, home health, cath lab, laboratory, cardiopulmonary, and radiology fields. We continue to seek out the best talent in the healthcare industry. Our travelers provide the hands that help heal and save patients’ lives, and they will continue to fill our client’s facilities nationwide. Fusion is committed to transparency and putting our traveler’s needs, wants, and preferences first; that means having our travelers be in the driver’s seat of their own careers. When you trust us, we will help you excel in your career and expand your experience.
Fusion is an EOE/E‑Verify Employer.
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