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

Registered Nurse (OR RN) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Facility Type: Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet Hospital
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse
• 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 weekend shift every 4 weeks
• Holiday Requirement: Must work at least one holiday period (Christmas Dec 24-26, New Year's Dec 31-Jan 1)
• Floating: May need to float within scope to like units or sister facilities
• Experience: 2 years strongly preferred; first-time travelers accepted
• License: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license required
• Certifications Required:

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

Facility Highlights

• 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
• Magnet designated, academic trauma center with cutting-edge technology
• Total staffed beds: 820
• Charting system: EPIC

Scheduling & Work Conditions

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

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Work Eligibility: Completed and accurate I-9 form, Driver’s License/State ID, Social Security Card
• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering last 7 years
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
  • State-specific searches (South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers)
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Licensure Verification:

  • Primary source verification of active, unencumbered SC RN license or compact license
  • NURSYS verification required
  • Walk-through (temporary) license process available for SC RN license if applicable
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment History: Verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Certifications & Competencies

• Mandatory Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA or ARC)
  • Radiation Badge (for OR and related specialties)
• Preferred/Conditional Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) for certain units
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) for pediatric units (preferred for Peds OR)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) except ER RNs
  • CHEMO certification for Oncology unit (if applicable)
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) as applicable
  • NIH Stroke Certification for ER
• Competency Exams: Required, including medication/pharmacology competency and OR competency exams
• Color Blind Testing: Required prior to start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual updates attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Vaccinations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest X-ray if positive history
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30), medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
  • COVID vaccines highly preferred but not required; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start, no instant tests accepted
• Additional for Sterile Processing Techs: Physical assessment, CMP and CBC labs required

Facility Specific Requirements

• Orientation: Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules prior to start; estimated 2-6 hours depending on location
• Badge Photo: Clear, passport-style photo required before start
• Radiation Badge: Required for OR and related specialties; must be obtained before starting floor work
• Emergency Response: During hurricane season (June-November), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams

This position offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment in a prestigious academic trauma center with opportunities to work across multiple surgical specialties. Candidates should be prepared for on-call duties, holiday shifts, and possible floating within the facility. Compliance with extensive credentialing, health, and safety requirements is mandatory.