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

Travel OR Registered Nurse needed in Charleston, SC (Zip 29425) — 13-week contract at a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated academic hospital. Join a perioperative surgical team delivering high-quality surgical care in a premier Charleston healthcare setting.

Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,640–$1,730/week
• Location: Charleston, SC (Zip: 29425) — Charleston healthcare jobs / South Carolina nursing jobs
• Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) / Perioperative Nurse / Surgical RN — Travel Nurse role
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (April 6, 2026 – July 6, 2026)
• Shift: Days, 3x12-hour shifts per week (08:30 – 21:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• On-call: Up to 2 call shifts per month (7a-7p or 7p-7a, Saturday or Sunday)
• Weekend Requirement: Up to one working weekend shift every 4 weeks
• Holiday Requirement: Must work at least one holiday period (Christmas or New Year's)
• Facility Type: Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital
• Charting: EPIC (experience with EPIC charting preferred)
• Parking: $20 registration fee for garage parking permit

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room RN experience required; 2 years preferred (perioperative / scrub experience strongly preferred)
• Active South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license (pending license considered with proof of application)
• BLS certification required
• Radiation badge required (provided by agency)
• Experience in Level I Trauma preferred
• Ability to float within scope to meet facility needs (float to like units/sister facilities)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Responsibilities

• Circulate and scrub for a variety of surgical procedures in a busy main OR with 21 suites
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary perioperative team including surgeons, anesthesiologists, and surgical technologists
• Provide high-quality patient care for adolescents, adults, and geriatrics in the operating room
• Participate in on-call rotations and weekend/holiday coverage as scheduled
• Float between like units or sister facilities as needed to support surgical services
• Maintain accurate documentation using the EPIC charting system
• Adhere to emergency response protocols during hurricane season (June–November)

Experience the excitement of Charleston while advancing your career as a Travel OR RN in a renowned trauma center. This perioperative nursing job is ideal for surgical RNs and travel nurses seeking a short-term contract with meaningful clinical experience.

Apply now to join our surgical team and take the next step in your perioperative nursing career — competitive travel nurse opportunities in Charleston, South Carolina. Join our healthcare team today!

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