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

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (OR RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
• On-Call: Yes, up to 4 call shifts every 4 weeks
• Weekend Requirement: Up to 1 working weekend shift every 4 weeks
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including sister units/facilities

Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Experience: 2 years strongly preferred
• First-timers: Accepted
• License: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license required
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required
  • Radiation Badge (provided by agency) required
• Trauma Level: Level 1 trauma center experience preferred
• Preferred Skills: Scrub experience strongly preferred

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Block scheduling possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local radius: 60 miles
• Locals may be 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

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, 25% Certified Surgical Technologists
• RNs trained to both scrub and circulate surgical procedures
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking permit required with a $20 registration fee for garage use

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9, E-Verify)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County, State, National Criminal checks
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • FACIS 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks
• Education verification (diploma/transcripts)
• Employment application with complete work history including PTO and contract assignments
• Proof of 2 clinical references
• Work history verification for last 3 clinical employers

Certifications & Competencies

• Mandatory:

  • BLS (AHA or ARC)
  • Radiation Badge (required for OR and related specialties)
  • ACLS (AHA only) required for certain units (confirm with unit)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as required (not required for ER RNs)
  • PALS (for pediatric units except Peds OR)
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) as applicable
  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
  • Color Blind Testing prior to start
  • Competency exam for OR (Peds OR candidates may use regular OR competency if no pediatric experience)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for ER)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam and annual updates attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccines with boosters if needed)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccines with boosters if needed)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days of start or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• Annual TB questionnaire
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccinations highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Sterile Processing Techs have additional lab and physical assessment requirements

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into facility system
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start
• Radiation badge must be received before starting floor work (may orient without badge but cannot work until received)
• All required documents and certifications must be current and valid (no certifications expiring within 30 days of start accepted)

Notes

• Candidates with background issues may not be eligible for temp licensure/walk-through process
• Facility approval required for licensure hits or issues
• Candidates must comply with all facility-specific policies and documentation requirements

This position offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity, academic Level I trauma center with a dynamic and skilled nursing team in a Magnet designated hospital. The role requires flexibility, strong clinical skills, and adherence to rigorous compliance and certification standards.