Operating Room Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Day shift: 8:30 AM – 9:00 PM)
• On-Call: Up to 2 call shifts per month (7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM on weekends)
• Weekend Requirement: Up to 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks
• Holiday Requirement: Must work at least one holiday period (Christmas and New Year’s specified)
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet unit needs or between like units

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet designated hospital
• Main OR with 21 suites covering all surgical specialties including Trauma, Transplant, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, ENT, GU-GYN, Robotics
• Nursing team: 75% RNs trained to scrub and circulate, 25% Certified Surgical Technologists
• Uses EPIC for charting

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) nursing experience, with OR experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Work Environment & Scheduling

• Block scheduling possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks; called off hours can be combined to equal 1 shift

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 attestation and documentation)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender registry, and employment history for past 7 years
• Education verification (diploma/transcripts)
• Primary source license verification (active, unencumbered)
• NURSYS verification for RN licenses
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest x-ray if positive history
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Radiation badge required for OR staff working in areas with radiation exposure

Orientation & Onboarding

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Submission of a clear, passport-style photo for badge issuance before start date
• First Day Instructions and OurDay platform modules must be completed before orientation
• Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June–November)

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, nurse-driven environment with cutting-edge technology
• Parking permit available with a registration fee; additional parking fees may apply outside designated garage
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and healthcare professionals considering this travel RN Operating Room assignment.