Operating Room Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 22, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced OR RN for a General Operating Room position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital, requiring the ability to both scrub and circulate across a wide range of surgical specialties.

Details

• General Operating Room setting within a Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated academic teaching hospital with 820 staffed beds
• Must be able to scrub and circulate general OR cases across specialties including Plastics, Colorectal, Urology, MIS, Pancreatic/Biliary, and Surgical Oncology
• Facility operates 5 robotic surgical systems
• Day shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, Monday–Friday, 6:30 AM–7:00 PM
• On-call is required: approximately 5–8 calls per month, including weekend call
• Holiday on-call coverage may be required
• Charting is performed in Epic
• A radiation badge is required for this role and will be provided by the agency

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or compact multi-state RN license required; candidates with a pending SC license may be considered but must have the license active prior to starting
• Current AHA-issued BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of OR experience required
• Demonstrated ability to both scrub and circulate general OR cases required
• SSN and Driver's License required for consideration
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 60 miles from the facility to qualify for the standard travel rate; local candidates within 60 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Previous permanent or PRN staff of the MUSC system must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible to work as a traveler
• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed upfront; approvals are based on department needs
• Online orientation modules are completed prior to the start of the assignment
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this position
• During hurricane season (June–November), all employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response duties; peak activity months are August and September
• Parking is available via a permit system with a one-time $20 registration fee for a hang tag; additional fees may apply if parking outside the designated garage