OR RN
Charleston, SC
American Traveler
4x10 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a high-volume orthopedic surgery center requiring a SC or compact RN license and at least one year of OR experience.

Details

• Ambulatory surgery center setting with five ORs specializing in high-volume orthopedic procedures
• Uses Arthrex Vision systems with integration
• Cares for a variety of orthopedic cases including total joints, foot & ankle, hand/wrist, shoulder/elbow, and open and arthroscopic sports surgeries
• Some limited spine and rehabilitation procedures performed
• Day shift schedule of 4x10 hour shifts, 6:30am-5pm, with occasional late shifts a few times per month
• Scheduled day off determined by department needs, with special requests considered when possible
• No on-call requirements
• Possible floating within the Periop facility to meet needs
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Requirements

• Active SC or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room experience required
• Experience in lower and upper extremity total joints, foot & ankle, hand/wrist, shoulder/elbow, and open/arthroscopic sports surgeries preferred
• Radiation safety, laser safety, and infection control skills preferred
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, specimen handling/labeling, starting peripheral IVs, and wound management preferred
• Experience with universal protocol (time-out) procedures and urinary bladder catheterization preferred
• Scrub ability for arthroscopic and orthopedic surgeries a plus, not required
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Valid driver's license and SSN required for consideration

Additional Information

• Work closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and OR nurses to provide safe and effective patient care in a fast-paced environment
• Radiation badge to be provided by parent company
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Local candidates accepted within a 60-mile radius, though non-local candidates are prioritized
• Previous MUSC perm or PRN staff must be separated from the system for at least 1 year before returning as a traveler
• All requested time off must be submitted in advance and is subject to facility approval
• May be called off up to 10 hours per two-week period based on facility needs
• Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June through November)