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

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

• Shift: Day 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 one working weekend shift every 4 weeks
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including sister units/facilities
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis

Facility Overview

• 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% Registered Nurses trained to both scrub and circulate surgical procedures
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: Permit required with a $20 registration fee for garage access; additional fees may apply for other parking locations
• Emergency response team participation required (Hurricane season June-November)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) nursing experience
• OR nursing experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Certifications & Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as required by unit (check specific unit requirements)
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if applicable
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as required (not required for ER RNs)
• Color Blind Testing (required prior to start)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required)
• Competency Exam for OR (Peds OR candidates without pediatric experience may use regular OR competency exam)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam, updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as 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 (August 1 – March 31)
• COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Background & Documentation Requirements

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years, including:

  • SSN trace, county and statewide checks, sex offender registry, national criminal, and FACIS 3
  • International searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks 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 (attestation letters accepted if verification not possible)
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Primary source verification of active, unencumbered SC RN license (NURSYS verification required)
• Radiation badge required for OR RN; candidates cannot start without it (may take 5-7 days to process)

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules and First Day Instructions prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Upload clear, passport-style badge photo (frontal view, shoulders up, business casual attire) by Wednesday before start
• Upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into facility platform
• Physical assessment form required for sterile processing techs (not applicable for RN)
• Radiation exposure attestation required prior to start if radiation badge is needed

Additional Notes

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; called off hours can be combined to equal 1 shift
• Block scheduling possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Travelers assigned to emergency response teams; consider hurricane season impact on assignments

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Operating Room RN travel contract in Charleston, SC.