Operating Room Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Ambulatory OR position requiring at least 1 year of experience across a broad range of surgical specialties including orthopedics, robotics, and surgical oncology.

Details

• Ambulatory outpatient OR setting with 2 ORs, 2 GI procedural rooms, and 1 VIR procedural room
• Pre/post unit consists of 20 bays staffed by 10 RNs and 1 PCT
• Surgical specialties include Ophthalmology, Ortho, ENT, GYN, GU, Endocrine, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, Robotics, and Total Joints — general surgery, L&D, and pediatrics are not performed on this unit
• Pre/post RN responsibilities include patient prep, medication reconciliation, IV placement, EKG acquisition, and post-anesthesia recovery through discharge
• Works closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and OR nurses in a fast-paced environment
• Schedule is 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week, 6:30 AM–5:00 PM with day off based on department needs (special requests considered when possible)
• Late shifts scheduled a few times per month
• No on-call requirement
• Floating within the perioperative facility is a possibility
• EMR: Epic (experience preferred)

Requirements

• Active SC RN license or Compact RN license; candidates with a pending SC license may be considered but must be fully licensed before starting
• AHA BLS certification required (AHA-issued certifications only)
• Radiation badge required — must be provided by your staffing agency
• Minimum 1 year of OR RN experience required
• Experience across a broad range of surgical specialties aligned with the unit's caseload is required (see job details)
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• SSN and Driver's License required for consideration
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration

Additional Information

• Pre-employment online modules must be completed prior to the start date (approximately 4 hours)
• Candidates who were previously employed (including PRN) at any MUSC facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible to work as a traveler
• Local candidates residing within 60 miles of the facility are accepted; non-local candidates are given priority consideration
• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed upfront; approval is based on facility needs, and multiple RTO requests within an 8–13 week contract may be denied