Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Columbia, SC
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) opportunity in Columbia, South Carolina — 13-week acute care hospital assignment; requires 2+ years OR experience and an active RN license. Ideal for perioperative nurses and travel RNs seeking Columbia, SC travel nurse jobs.

Job Details

• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Travel RN assignment)
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,820 – $1,920
• Setting: Acute care hospital — General Surgery Operating Room (OR); perioperative/surgical nursing role
• Shifts: Day shift, 4 x 10-hour shifts per week (6:30am – 5:00pm)
• On-Call: Up to one call day per week (call starts at 5pm); 1 call weekend every 5 weeks
• Guaranteed Hours / Call-Off: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Scrubs: Hospital-issued
• Charting / EMR: Epic (experience with Epic EMR preferred)
• Parking / Location Perks: Free parking in downtown lots and garages (parking pass provided); enjoy Columbia, SC neighborhoods, riverwalks, cultural attractions, and dining

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent Operating Room RN or perioperative nursing experience
• Active South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license (or proof of application) — South Carolina travel RN jobs eligible
• BLS certification required (AHA)
• Radiation badge required (to be provided by agency)
• First-time travelers welcome — travel nurse and contract RN candidates encouraged to apply
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Previous charge experience preferred; PALS certification preferred

Responsibilities / Perioperative Duties

• Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate perioperative care to surgical patients in the operating room
• Assist with a wide range of surgical procedures including general, orthopedic, gynecologic, urologic, and robotic surgeries
• Maintain strict adherence to sterile technique, surgical instrumentation, and universal protocols
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including anesthesia, surgeons, and OR support staff to optimize patient outcomes
• Participate in scheduled on-call rotation as required
• Ensure accurate specimen handling, labeling, and documentation
• Utilize Epic for charting — maintain thorough and timely patient records in the electronic medical record
• Comply with hospital policies and emergency preparedness protocols, including hurricane season (June–November)

Experience Columbia, SC while advancing your perioperative career — enjoy welcoming neighborhoods, scenic riverwalks, a thriving arts scene, and excellent dining. This travel OR RN role is a great fit for surgical nurses and perioperative RNs seeking short-term travel nurse assignments in South Carolina.

Apply now to join our travel nurse team and advance your career as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) in Columbia, South Carolina. Submit your resume or contact our recruiter to get started today!

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