Travel Contract

OR RN
Columbia, SC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,369/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date09/07/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,369/week

Description

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Travel Assignment in Columbia, South Carolina

Join a busy Operating Room team in Columbia, South Carolina, and bring your perioperative nursing skills to a high-volume surgical environment in the Midlands. This travel Registered Nurse opportunity is ideal for an experienced OR RN who thrives in fast-paced surgical services, values teamwork, and wants to make an impact on patient care across a wide range of cases.

Job Details

  • Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
  • Employment Type: Travel RN assignment
  • Location: Columbia, South Carolina 29203
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,110 - $2,220
  • Start Date: 9/7/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour nights
  • Schedule: 3x12s considered; 36 hours per week
  • Call: 3-4 call shifts in a 6-week period, including one weekend call shift
  • Orientation: 16 hours
  • Charting System: Epic preferred
  • Specialty Focus: Operating Room, with strong exposure to ENT, plastics, and pediatric surgical cases

Job Requirements

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • At least 1 year of recent Operating Room experience required; 2 years preferred
  • Strong experience in ENT, plastics, and pediatrics
  • Experience with pediatric OR and general surgical procedures
  • AHA BLS certification required
  • Previous travel nursing experience required
  • Experience with Epic EMR strongly preferred; 1-year minimum Epic experience required
  • Ability to work nights and participate in a call rotation
  • Must be comfortable floating to other qualified units and campuses within the health system as needed
  • Must be able to complete pre-assignment testing and required modules prior to start

Responsibilities

  • Provide safe, high-quality nursing care in the Operating Room
  • Support a wide variety of surgical cases, including ENT, plastics, and pediatric procedures
  • Assist with all surgical procedures except vascular, CVOR, and neuro cases
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia, and the perioperative team to ensure efficient case flow
  • Deliver patient-centered care across neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations as assigned
  • Maintain accurate documentation and use Epic for charting and workflow management
  • Participate in call coverage and respond as needed for surgical volume
  • Adapt to a high-volume perioperative environment with approximately 60-80 cases per day
  • Float to other qualified areas when census or staffing needs require it
  • Follow all compliance, orientation, and onboarding requirements before and during the assignment

Apply now to join this Columbia, SC Operating Room travel nurse opportunity and take the next step in your perioperative nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #507547. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

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Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with GHR Healthcare

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About Columbia, SC

As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Columbia, SC here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs of 92°F and lows of 71°F.
  • Average winter highs of 57°F and lows of 36°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Plenty of options for short term rentals, with furnished apartments and homes available.
  • Relatively easy to find through local rental agencies and online platforms.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with well-maintained roads and highways.
  • Limited public transportation options, so having a car is recommended for getting around.
Demographics
  • Diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include allergies and asthma due to pollen levels.
  • Columbia has a growing population of travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art scene with impressive murals and art galleries, music venues, and annual events like Greekfest and Riverfest.
  • Outdoor activities include Riverfront Park, Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens, and the Soda City Market.
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