Operating Room RN
Columbia, SC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (OR RN) - South Carolina, Columbia

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Location: Columbia, South Carolina
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day Shift, 4x10-hour shifts (6:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
• On-Call Requirement: Yes

  • 1-2 call days per week starting at 5 PM
  • 1 call weekend every 5 weeks (Saturday 7 AM to Monday 7 AM; 48 hours total)
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including sister units/facilities

Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• License: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - required for all RNs
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) - required for MS and ER units
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - AHA/AAP only
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) - required except for ER RNs
  • NIH Stroke Certification - required for ER
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) - AWHONN or NCC accepted
• Radiation Badge: Required and must be provided by the agency (mandatory for OR and related specialties)

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 304
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrubs: Hospital-issued OR scrubs
• Parking: Free parking available with a parking pass provided at badge pickup; garages and lots available

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Block Scheduling: Possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; called off hours can be combined to equal 1 shift

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years
  • Must include SSN Trace, SC Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry, FACIS 3, and others
  • Background check must be run within 90 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification:

  • Required; diploma or official transcripts accepted as placeholders if verification is pending
• Licensure Verification:

  • Primary source verification required showing active, unencumbered license with no pending actions
  • NURSYS verification required for RNs and LPNs/LVNs
• Work History Verification:

  • Last 3 clinical employers verified through a third-party vendor
  • At least one reference from the same unit is required
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 90 days of start, updated annually, confirming ability to work without restrictions
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Annual TB questionnaire completion required
  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B
  • 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption accepted (no declinations)
  • COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
  • Respirator clearance (RespSafety) required annually
• Other Required Documents:

  • Clear, passport-style photo for badge (frontal view, solid light background)
  • Facility-specific forms including confidentiality, contractor forms, ID badge request, and job description acknowledgment
  • Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours, must be done on a computer)
  • Radiation badge process must be initiated prior to start; candidates cannot begin work without it

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Candidates must be prepared to float between units as needed.
• All certifications must be current and not expiring within 30 days of start.
• Agency is responsible for providing radiation badges and tracking.
• Modules and first day instructions will be sent after client clearance.
• Parking is free but requires a pass distributed at badge pickup.

This position offers a structured day shift schedule with on-call responsibilities and requires a strong commitment to compliance and credentialing standards. It is ideal for experienced OR RNs who are flexible and able to meet the facility’s documentation and certification requirements.