Operating Room RN
Columbia, SC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

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, 3x12 hour shifts (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
• Call Requirements:

  • One to two call days per week starting at 5 PM
  • One 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 & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Licenses: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license
• 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) as applicable
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required except for ER RNs
  • NIH Stroke Certification required for ER
• Radiation Badge: Required and must be provided by the agency for OR and related units

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 304
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrubs: Hospital-issued OR scrubs
• Parking: Available with no fee; parking pass provided at badge pickup

Scheduling & Hours

• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; called off hours can be broken down but total no more than 1 shift
• Block Scheduling: Possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Must include SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
  • 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 transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; SC RN license must be active, unencumbered, and no pending actions
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required; at least one from the same unit preferred
• Employment Application: Must include all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Must be current within 90 days of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands without restrictions; updated annually
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen required within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; low titers require boosters
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• TB Testing: Negative T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days of start; if positive, chest x-ray and annual questionnaire required
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations; documentation must be uploaded by December 5th deadline
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required via RespSafety virtual questionnaire prior to start

Facility Specific Requirements

• Orientation: Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules prior to start; modules take approximately 2-6 hours depending on location
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style color photo with solid light background, frontal view, cropped from shoulders up; no hats or sunglasses
• Radiation Badge: Must be obtained prior to starting patient care; process may take 5-7 days
• Additional Forms: Confidentiality and security agreements, contractor forms, ID badge request, job description acknowledgment, and physical assessment (if applicable) must be completed prior to start

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to float between units as needed.
• The facility uses Epic for charting.
• Parking is free with a pass provided at badge pickup.
• The facility allows locals to apply for this travel position.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Registered Nurse travel contract position in Columbia, South Carolina.