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

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 5 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an acute care setting

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Block scheduling may be accommodated with manager approval, depending on unit needs
• Local candidates within a 60-mile radius are not accepted
• Facility may call off one shift every two weeks; called-off hours can be combined to equal one shift

Facility & Work Environment

• Total staffed beds: 276
• Scrubs provided
• Electronic charting system: Epic
• Free parking available
• During hurricane season (June–November), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams; new or extended assignments during this time should be considered carefully

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 attestation and documentation)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background check including 7 years of history, national and state criminal checks, sex offender registry, and international searches if applicable
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as applicable
• Annual drug screening (10-panel) within 90 days of start
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination)
• Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (August 1 – April 30)
• COVID-19 vaccination not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator medical clearance annually for patient-facing staff
• Radiation exposure attestation required if radiation badge is needed
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start
• Skills checklist updated annually

Orientation & Onboarding

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approximately 4 hours)
• Submission of a clear, passport-style photo for badge issuance
• Signing of assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, HR policy manual, systems user agreement, and user access request prior to start
• Facility-specific COVID exemption form required if requesting religious exemption

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted if they have broad specialty competency
• Candidates cannot start without their radiation badge if required; badges may take 5-7 days to process
• All licensure and certification documents must be valid and not expiring within 30 days of start date
• Background and licensure hits require facility approval before clearance

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in a Level 3 trauma center with a diverse surgical caseload and a structured 4x10 schedule.