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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR)

Location: Loris, South Carolina
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Maintain a professional image and excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Assess patient needs based on history, observation, physical exam, and diagnostic data.
• Delegate, supervise, and evaluate team members while managing urgent or emergent situations.
• Provide nursing interventions consistent with the Plan of Care and physician’s medical plans.
• Complete Safe Surgery checklist verification using service excellence standards.
• Accurately and timely document all care information.
• Use appropriate health and safety equipment to protect patients and staff, including duties within or outside the sterile field.
• Prepare the operating room and position patients for procedures.
• Serve as communication liaison between family and operating team.
• Participate in professional growth through goal setting and educational offerings.
• Assist in supply and equipment control and maintenance.
• Perform circulating duties efficiently and quickly.
• Participate in assigned call as scheduled.
• Utilize computer programs related to patient care delivery.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (AHA only)
• ACLS (AHA only)
• Nursys License Verification (Nursing license verification within 30 days of start)
• Primary Source License/Certificate Verification (State-specific registry)
• Driver’s License/State ID (Valid and up to date)
• Social Security Card (Copy required)

Required Health and Immunizations

• MMR: Proof of 2 immunizations or titer with lab printout (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Proof of 3 vaccinations or titer with lab printout (no declinations accepted)
• Varicella: Proof of 2 immunizations or titer with lab printout (no declinations accepted)
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): 1st within 1 year, 2nd within 30 days of start; negative Q-Gold or Tspot acceptable if within 90 days prior to start
• Influenza Vaccine: Required September through April (medical/religious exemptions considered case-by-case)

Additional Requirements

• Criminal Background Check: Must include county, statewide, national search, OIG, EPLS, OFAC, NSOP, SS Trace, and education verification; done within 60 days of start covering last 7 years; updated annually
• Employment Verification: 5 years required
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screening completed within 30 days of start (rapid drug screen not accepted)
• Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist completed prior to start and updated annually
• Resume/Profile Submission: Required for submission; references preferred but not required
• Confirmation of Assignment: Standard form required

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Operating Room (RN OR)
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN OR experience expected (typically 1-2 years minimum)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not specified or required

Summary

This is a 13-week long-term assignment for an RN in the Operating Room in South Carolina. The role requires strong clinical skills, professional communication, and the ability to manage and supervise team members in a fast-paced surgical environment. Candidates must have current BLS and ACLS certifications, a valid nursing license verified through Nursys, and meet all health and immunization requirements. Background checks, drug screening, and skills verification are mandatory prior to onboarding. Prior travel experience is not required for this position.