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

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• On-call: Yes, up to 4 call shifts every 4 weeks
• Weekend Requirement: Up to one working weekend shift every 4 weeks
• Holiday Requirement: Must work at least one holiday period (Christmas and New Year's)
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet unit/facility needs

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet designated hospital
• Main Operating Room with 21 OR suites covering all surgical specialties including Trauma, Transplant, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, ENT, GU-GYN, and Robotics
• Nursing team: 75% RNs trained to scrub and circulate, 25% Certified Surgical Technologists
• Uses EPIC for charting

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) nursing experience, with OR experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Block scheduling possible with manager approval
• Local radius: 60 miles
• Locals may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; called off hours can be combined to equal 1 shift

Important Notes

• During hurricane season (June-November), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams
• Parking available with a permit and registration fee; additional fees may apply for parking outside designated garage

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9, Social Security Card)
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender registry, and employment verification for the past 7 years
• Education verification (diploma or transcripts preferred)
• Drug screening: 10-panel drug test within 90 days of start
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption (flu declinations not accepted)
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually
• Color blindness test prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Competency exam for OR required
• Radiation exposure attestation if radiation badge required
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge prior to start
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Employment application including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps

Certifications & Training Notes

• ACLS may be required depending on unit (check specific unit requirements)
• PALS required for pediatric units (not required for adult ER)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required except for ER RNs
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification as applicable
• Orientation modules must be completed prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• COVID vaccination not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned
• First-time travelers accepted

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and healthcare professionals considering this OR RN travel assignment.