Operating Room Registered Nurse
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

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (10:30 AM – 11:00 PM)
• On-Call: Up to 2 weekend call shifts per month (7 AM–7 PM or 7 PM–7 AM)
• Holiday Work: Required to work at least one holiday period (Christmas and New Year's)
• Floating: Must float within scope to meet facility needs, including between like units or sister facilities
• Guaranteed Hours: 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 trained to scrub and circulate, 25% Certified Surgical Technologists
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: $20 registration fee for garage hang tag; additional fees may apply for other parking locations
• Note: During hurricane season (June–November, peak in August and September), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Radiation Badge
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Copy of Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Completed and accurate I-9 form with work eligibility attestation
• Annual background check covering last 7 years, including SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, and FACIS 3
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• South Carolina Medicaid Excluded Providers search (for sub vendors)
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3)

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:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if needed
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days 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 (Aug 1 – Mar 31) with documentation uploaded prior to deadline
• COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Certifications & Competencies

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exam for OR nursing required
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., ACLS for critical care units, TNCC for trauma units) – confirm with recruiter/unit

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules and OurDay platform training prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start
• Radiation badge process must be completed before starting floor duties; badges may take 5-7 days to arrive
• Travelers must upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into the facility’s system
• Local radius: 60 miles; local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis

Additional Notes

• Block scheduling accommodations require manager approval and depend on unit needs
• Facility may restrict Return to Office (RTO) offers based on needs; all RTO requests must be submitted with application
• Parking permit required for garage use; additional parking fees may apply elsewhere
• Travelers should consider hurricane season assignments before confirming contracts

This position offers a dynamic, high-acuity OR nursing experience in a leading academic trauma center with advanced technology and a supportive nursing team.