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

Registered Nurse (General OR) - Charleston, South Carolina

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM)
• On-Call: No
• Holiday Coverage: Possible holiday shifts required
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• Experience Details:

  • Must be able to scrub general cases and circulate all cases including cardiac, vascular, and endovascular
  • Scrubbing vascular/general cases 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)

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching Facility
• Magnet Hospital
• 820 staffed beds
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: Free at Hagood Lot; $20 for President St Parking Deck (for nights/weekends)

Important Notes

• Local Radius Rule: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis
• Facility Cancellation Policy: Facility may call off traveler for 1 shift per 2 weeks (pay period)
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Required Documentation & Compliance

Licensure & Background

• South Carolina RN license verification (primary source) required
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Background check within 1 year including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County and state criminal checks (including outside SC)
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • National Criminal
  • FACIS 3
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Certifications

• BLS: AHA or ARC only; must be valid beyond 30 days of start
• ACLS: AHA only; required for adult critical care, labor & delivery, cath lab, ER, ICU, interventional radiology (RNs only), PACU, PCU (specific units), pre-op, observation units
• PALS: Required for pediatric units except Peds OR; preferred for Peds OR; not required for adult ER
• TNCC: Required as applicable; not required for ER RNs
• NRP: AHA/AAP only, full eCard with QR code required
• Other Certifications: As applicable based on unit (e.g., chemo for oncology unit)

Competency Exams

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• OR competency exam required; pediatric OR candidates may use regular OR exam if no peds experience
• Color blindness testing required prior to start

Health & Immunizations

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask (specific models) within 90 days of start, renewed annually
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• Annual TB questionnaire required
• 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
• Drug screen: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID vaccine not required but highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Facility Specific Requirements

• Radiation badge required for OR RNs and certain techs; must be obtained before starting floor work
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start
• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to orientation; must be done on computer/laptop
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into facility system
• Sterile Processing Techs have additional physical and lab requirements

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse in the General Operating Room at a Level I Trauma Center in Charleston, SC. The role requires 2+ years of OR experience with the ability to scrub and circulate in general, cardiac, vascular, and endovascular cases. Candidates must hold a valid SC or multi-state RN license and have current BLS and ACLS certifications. Radiation badge is mandatory and provided by the agency. The position involves 12-hour night shifts with possible holiday coverage and no on-call duties. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, immunizations, and facility-specific onboarding is required.