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

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• On-Call: Up to 4 call shifts per month (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Schedule: As needed, including 1 weekend shift per month (Saturday or Sunday, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Holiday Work: Required to work at least one holiday period (Christmas and New Year's)
• Floating: Must float within scope to meet unit/facility needs between like units

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet designated hospital
• Main Operating Room with 21 OR 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) RN experience, including OR experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Radiation Badge
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Schedule & Work Conditions

• May require manager approval for block scheduling
• 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
• Parking available with a permit and registration fee

Important Notes

• During hurricane season (June–November, peak in August and September), all staff including travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams
• Must be willing to complete required orientation modules and facility-specific training prior to start
• Must provide a clear, passport-style photo for badge issuance before start date

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of 2 clinical references
• Complete employment application including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender registry, and employment verification for last 7 years
• Education verification (diploma or transcripts preferred)
• Primary source license verification (active, unencumbered)
• NURSYS verification for RN license
• Annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• 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 titers or vaccinations
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination series or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start
• Radiation badge process required before starting clinical work in OR

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS certification may be required depending on unit (confirm with recruiter)
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) recommended but not required for ER RNs
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Other certifications as applicable based on unit assignment

Additional Information

• Travelers must upload COVID vaccination records or complete a vaccination declination form
• Orientation modules must be completed before starting; failure to complete will result in being sent home
• Radiation badge may take 5-7 days to process; candidates cannot start floor duties without it
• Must be willing to float to other like units as needed

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, academic Level I trauma center with a dynamic and supportive nursing team.