Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (General OR) - Charleston, South Carolina

Facility: MUSC Health Charleston
Hospital System: Medical University of South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
• On-call: Yes, 5-8 calls per month including weekends
• Holiday Requirements: Holiday call may be required
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• Experience Needed: Must be able to scrub and circulate general OR cases
• Preferred Experience: Circulating & scrubbing general OR cases such as Plastics, Colorectal, Urology, MIS, Pancreatic/Biliary, Surgical Oncology; experience with robotics (5 robots available) highly preferred
• First-timers: Not preferred
• License Required: South Carolina RN license or Multi-state RN license must be active at contract start
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (AHA)
  • ACLS (AHA)
  • Radiation badge (provided by agency)
• Local Radius Rule: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching Facility
• Magnet Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 820
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: $20 registration fee for garage hang tag; additional fees may apply for other parking locations
• Note: During hurricane season (June-November, peak in August-September), all employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams. Confirm availability before accepting assignments during this period.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Work Eligibility: I-9 attestation and completed I-9 form required
• Identification: Copy of Driver’s License/State ID and Social Security Card required
• Background Checks: Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Employment Verification: Proof of last 3 clinical employers; 2 clinical references required
• Education Verification: Diploma or transcripts preferred; education verification required
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification of active, unencumbered SC RN license or compact license
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Fit Mask Test: Fit test within 90 days prior to start with approved N95 masks required
• Radiation Badge: Required for OR RNs; must be obtained before starting clinical work
• Competency Exams: Medication/pharmacology and OR competency exams required; pediatric OR competency preferred if applicable
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam updated annually
  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-Spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters may be needed for low titers
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or approved exemption
  • COVID-19 vaccine highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
  • CBC and Comprehensive Metabolic Panel required for Sterile Processing Techs only

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Orientation Modules: Must be completed prior to start; estimated 2-6 hours depending on location
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background required before start
• Emergency Preparedness: Be prepared for possible emergency response duties during hurricane season

Summary

This is a travel/contract Registered Nurse position in the General Operating Room at MUSC Health Charleston, a Level I Trauma and Magnet teaching hospital. The role requires at least 2 years of OR experience with the ability to scrub and circulate in general OR cases, including robotics and specialty surgeries. Candidates must hold a valid SC or multi-state RN license and have current BLS and ACLS certifications. The position involves 3 twelve-hour shifts per week with on-call responsibilities and potential holiday coverage. Compliance with extensive credentialing, health, and safety requirements is mandatory.