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

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR RN)
• Shift: Four 10-hour shifts per week (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• On-Call: Yes, 2-star call until 11 PM weekly and every 3rd to 4th weekend
• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd to 4th weekend
• Number of ORs: 12
• Floating: No floating between service lines or sister facilities

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 5 years in acute care operating room setting with strong skills in general, neuro, ortho, ENT, and GYN specialties
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted if they have broad specialty competency
• Licenses: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license required
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required (AHA or ARC only)
  • Radiation badge required (must be provided by agency; facility does not provide)
• Trauma Level: Facility is a Level 3 trauma center

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Block Schedule: Possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local Radius: 60-mile radius rule applies
• Locals: Local travelers are not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks; called off hours can be combined to equal 1 shift

Facility Highlights

• Total Staffed Beds: 276
• Scrubs: Provided
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time. Avoid confirming new or extension assignments during peak months (August-September) if this is a concern.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Work Eligibility: Completed and accurate I-9 form and E-Verify attestation required
• Identification: Copy of Driver’s License/State ID and Social Security Card required
• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Not required for this facility; diploma/transcripts preferred if education verification is pending
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Employment Application: Complete application or resume required
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually for applicable units
• Work History Verification: Not required for this facility

Certifications & Training Requirements

• Additional Certifications (as applicable):

  • ACLS (AHA or ARC only)
  • PALS (AHA or ARC only)
  • NRP (AHA/AAP only)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • NIH Stroke Certification
  • IV Therapy Certification (for select LPNs)
• Orientation: Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and acknowledgment forms required prior to start
• Photo: Passport-style photo required for badge

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if positive
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination form
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; boosters if low titer
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (August 1 - April 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted, but declinations are not
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for all patient-facing travelers

Additional Notes

• Radiation Badge: Required for OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, and Radiology travelers; must be obtained prior to starting patient care
• Facility Specific Forms: Includes assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, HR policy manual, system user agreements, and job description acknowledgment
• Training Modules: Must be completed before orientation; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Emergency Preparedness: Travelers should be prepared for possible emergency response duties during hurricane season

This position is ideal for experienced OR nurses seeking a travel contract in South Carolina with a reputable Level 3 trauma center. First-time travelers with broad OR experience are welcome to apply.