Ohio State East Hospital Hiring Event Nov. 3: Nurses, Surgical Techs and Patient Care Jobs

COLUMBUS, OH — Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center is holding an in-person hiring event at Ohio State East Hospital on Tuesday, November 3, and it wants nurses, patient care associates, surgical technologists and sterile processing technicians in the room. The event runs from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the hospital's Wallace Auditorium on Taylor Avenue, on the Near East Side just off East Broad Street.

One morning, one hospital, and a short list of clinical and perioperative roles. If you work in nursing, the operating room or sterile processing, this is a chance to meet Ohio State face to face instead of disappearing into an online application queue.

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📍 At a Glance

Event	Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Hiring Event at East Hospital
Date	Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Time	10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location	Ohio State East Hospital, Wallace Auditorium, 181 Taylor Ave., Columbus, OH 43203
Format	In person
Who they want	Nurses, patient care associates, surgical technologists, sterile processing technicians and other roles
Details	Ohio State Wexner Medical Center hiring events page

💼 Who Ohio State Is Recruiting

The medical center's own events listing names four groups up front: nurses, patient care associates, surgical technologists and sterile processing technicians, with "and others" tacked on. That mix points squarely at the clinical floor and the surgical suite. Nurses and patient care associates staff the units, while surgical techs and sterile processing teams keep operating rooms turning over safely.

That makes this a good fit for a wide range of experience. An RN looking to change systems, a state-tested nursing assistant ready to move into a patient care associate role, and a certified surgical technologist eyeing a move east of downtown can all walk into the same auditorium.

Ohio State has not published a headcount or a list of specific open units for this event, so go in ready to talk about the shifts and departments you want rather than expecting a posted roster.

⚠️ Read This Before You Go

The hiring events page links each event to its own details page, but the full listing for November 3 did not spell out whether advance registration is required, whether walk-ins are accepted, or whether interviews happen on site. Check the official events page and use its event details link to sign up if a form is offered. This is a single-employer recruitment for Ohio State roles, not a multi-employer job fair.

Also note the venue. This event is at East Hospital, not the main medical campus near Ohio Stadium. Ohio State runs several Columbus hospitals, and its other hiring events this year were held on West 10th Avenue. Put 181 Taylor Ave. in your map app, not "Ohio State hospital."

📋 How to Show Up Ready

Several printed copies of a current resume, with licenses and certifications near the top
Your Ohio nursing license number, or your surgical technologist or sterile processing certification details
BLS and any specialty certifications, with expiration dates
A clear idea of which shifts you can work and which units interest you

🔎 Start Searching Hospital Jobs in Columbus

Hospital hiring in central Ohio does not stop at one event. Nursing, surgical and patient care openings post every week from the Near East Side to Dublin, Westerville and Grove City. Run these searches now so you arrive on November 3 knowing what else is out there.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When and where is the Ohio State East Hospital hiring event?

Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Wallace Auditorium at Ohio State East Hospital, 181 Taylor Ave., Columbus, OH 43203.

What jobs are they hiring for?

Ohio State lists nurses, patient care associates, surgical technologists and sterile processing technicians, plus other roles. No headcount has been announced.

Do I need to register?

The listing does not say. Check the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center hiring events page and register through the event details link if a form is offered.

Are there other Columbus hiring events coming up?

Yes. Our fall Columbus job fairs guide, linked below, tracks the season's events and gets updated as new ones are announced.

Get Ready for November 3

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