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

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (OR)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Call Requirement: No on-call
• Weekend Requirement: Up to one weekend shift every 4 weeks
• Holiday Requirement: Must work at least one holiday period (Christmas and New Year's specified)
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet unit/facility needs

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, and Robotics
• Nursing team: 75% RNs 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
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• Radiation Badge (provided by agency)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Schedule & Work Environment

• Block scheduling possible with manager approval
• Local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 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 criminal, sex offender registry, and employment verification for last 7 years
• Education verification (diploma/transcripts)
• Clinical references (2 required)
• Employment application with complete work history and no unaccounted gaps
• Radiation badge process required before starting (may take 5-7 days)
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days prior to start
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination/booster documentation
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands, updated annually
• Passport-style photo for badge (frontal view, business casual attire)

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Must complete facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• COVID-19 vaccinations highly preferred but not required; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Competency exam for OR required
• Facility may require additional certifications depending on unit assignment (e.g., ACLS, TNCC)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, technologically advanced OR environment within a Level I trauma and Magnet designated hospital. Ideal candidates will have strong OR nursing experience, be flexible with scheduling, and meet all licensure and compliance requirements.