Operating Room Registered Nurse
Columbia, SC
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a 13-week travel assignment at an acute care hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of OR experience and an active SC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work setting is an acute care hospital with 75 staffed beds
• Assignment is in the Operating Room department
• Patient ratio is 1:1
• Schedule is 4x10-hour day shifts, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• On-call is required: 1 day per week, one late shift per week, and one weekend every 5–6 weeks
• Travelers may be required to float between Downtown, Northeast, and Kershaw campuses based on census and staffing needs
• Charting is performed in Epic
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• Free parking is available with a pass distributed at pickup

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or multi-state/compact RN license required; candidates with a pending SC license may be considered but must have proof of application and cannot begin until the license is active
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA only)
• Preferred certifications: ACLS and PALS (AHA only)
• Minimum 2 years of OR RN experience required
• A radiation badge is required and must be provided by the agency
• SSN and Driver's License required for consideration
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Candidates who have previously worked as permanent staff or PRN at any MUSC location must have been separated from the MUSC system for at least 1 year before being eligible to work as a traveler
• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed upfront; approval is based on facility needs
• Completion of online orientation modules is required prior to the assignment start date
• Candidates living within 60 miles of the facility are considered local; non-local candidates are given priority
• Local candidates are accepted for this position
• Travelers should be aware that during hurricane season (June–November), all employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams; peak months are August and September