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

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
• Shift: 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM with holiday rotation
• Weekend Requirement: Rotating weekends, including 1 weekend shift per month (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday or Sunday)
• On-Call Requirement: Up to 4 call shifts per month (End of Shift to 7 AM), including up to 2 weekend call shifts (7 AM - 7 PM or 7 PM - 7 AM Saturday or Sunday)
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including sister units/facilities

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years strongly preferred
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Licenses: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license required
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • Radiation Badge (provided by agency)
• Preferred Experience: Scrub experience in OR
• Trauma Level: Level 1 trauma center

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet designated hospital
• 21 Operating Room 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
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: Permit required with a $20 registration fee for garage access (additional fees may apply for other parking locations)
• Note: During hurricane season (June-November, peak in August-September), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Required (diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder)
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; SC RN license or compact license mandatory
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire

Certifications & Competencies

• Mandatory Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA or ARC)
  • Radiation Badge (required for OR and related specialties)
• Additional Certifications (as applicable):

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – required for critical care and some specialty units
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – required except for ER RNs
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – required for pediatric units except Peds OR
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – as required
  • CHEMO certification – only for Oncology unit (not required for this OR role)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – as applicable
• Competency Exams: Required, including medication/pharmacology competency and OR competency exams
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titers or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
  • COVID vaccines highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)

Additional Notes

• Block scheduling may be accommodated with manager approval based on unit needs
• Local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks; called off hours can be broken down accordingly
• Radiation badges may take 5-7 days to process; candidates cannot start without badge
• Travelers must complete orientation modules and upload required vaccination documentation before start
• Travelers should be aware of potential emergency response assignments during hurricane season

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, academic Level I trauma center with a dynamic OR team and advanced technology. Candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced environment with rotating shifts, on-call duties, and floating responsibilities.