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

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (10:30 AM – 11:00 PM)
• On-call: Up to 2 weekend call shifts per month (7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM)
• Holiday Work: Required to work at least one holiday period (Christmas and New Year's)
• Floating: Must float within scope to meet facility needs, including sister units/facilities

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet designated hospital
• 21 Operating Room suites covering all surgical specialties including Trauma, Transplant, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, ENT, GU-GYN, Robotics
• Nursing team: 75% Registered Nurses trained to scrub and circulate, 25% Certified Surgical Technologists
• Charting system: EPIC

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 candidates accepted 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
• During hurricane season (June-November), employees may be assigned to emergency response teams

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9, E-Verify)
• Background checks including SSN trace, criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS, and state-specific searches
• Education verification (diploma/transcripts)
• Employment history verification (last 3 clinical employers)
• Clinical references (2 required)
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 90 days prior to start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers or vaccination/booster documentation
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
• COVID-19 vaccination records highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Apr 30)
• Radiation badge process required before starting clinical work

Orientation & Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Upload clear, passport-style photo for badge (frontal view, business casual attire)
• Completion of facility-specific first day instructions and OurDay modules
• Upload vaccination records (COVID, flu) into facility system
• Compliance with facility safety and competency exams including medication and OR competency exams
• Color blindness testing required prior to start

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Must be prepared to work in a fast-paced, dynamic OR environment with cutting-edge technology
• Must be flexible to float between units as needed
• Facility is a Magnet designated academic trauma center with a strong emphasis on nurse-driven care

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with opportunities to work across multiple surgical specialties.