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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Shift: Weekend Shift (Friday, Saturday, Sunday)
• Hours: 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Call Requirement: 3-4 call shifts in a 6-week period, with at least one call shift on a weekend
• Experience Required: Strong experience in Pediatrics (Peds), Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT), and Plastics
• Certifications Required:

  • AHA BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) for certain units
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) for pediatric units
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) for NICU and Pediatrics as applicable
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) for ER/ED and Pediatric ER travelers
  • CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) or equivalent for ER/ED, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health
  • Other certifications as applicable to unit and specialty (e.g., STABLE for L&D and NICU, EFM for applicable roles)

Experience & Requirements

• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated, but strong experience in Peds, ENT, and Plastics is required (implying advanced clinical skills in these areas).
• Prior Travel Experience: Not explicitly required.
• Licensure:

  • Valid RN license for South Carolina with primary source verification
  • License must not expire within 30 days of start date
• Background Checks:

  • 7-year background check within 12 months of start date
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
  • Fingerprinting required if applicable (e.g., if lived/worked in WV in last 7 years)
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands
  • Immunizations and titers: TB test, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap, Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu vaccine or exemption
  • Drug screening within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • Respirator fit test completed onsite during orientation
• Competency Exams:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required annually for positions dispensing medication
  • Color blindness testing for ED, Pediatric ER, and lab techs
  • Core Parts I, II, and III competency exams required annually
• Testing:

  • Pre-assignment testing including medication and arrhythmia tests (pass/fail with 2 attempts)
  • EKG practice and study guides provided for applicable roles
• Orientation:

  • Online orientation modules must be completed within 72 hours of assignment
  • 16 hours of non-billable orientation onsite
• Documentation:

  • Valid driver's license required for computer access and must be carried on duty
  • Badge photo required with specific guidelines (passport style, no filters, light background)
  • Education verification and highest level of education documentation required
  • Various facility-specific compliance checklists and acknowledgments must be completed

Additional Notes

• The facility is latex-free; candidates with latex allergies are acceptable.
• Floating policy must be signed by all clinical candidates.
• Medication and arrhythmia tests are time-sensitive and must be completed as instructed to avoid cancellation.
• Certifications must be current and cannot expire within 30 days of the assignment start date. Proof of completion alone is not accepted; actual certification cards are required.
• Candidates may be required to complete additional unit-specific certifications or training depending on assignment area.

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with strong pediatric, ENT, and plastics skills who are available for weekend shifts and can meet comprehensive credentialing and compliance requirements.