Operating Room Registered Nurse (Surgical Services)
Charleston, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

OR RN - Surgical Services (Travel/Contract)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (8:30 AM - 9:00 PM), including holiday rotation
• On-call: Yes, up to 4 weekend call shifts every 4 weeks
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including sister units/facilities

Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Minimum Experience: 2 years strongly preferred
• First-time travelers accepted
• License: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license required
• Certifications:

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

Facility Highlights

• 21 Operating Room suites covering all surgical specialties including Trauma, Transplant, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, ENT, GU-GYN, and Robotics
• Nursing team: 75% RNs trained to both scrub and circulate, 25% Certified Surgical Technologists
• Magnet designated, academic trauma center with cutting-edge technology
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: Permit required for garage parking with a registration fee; additional fees may apply for other parking locations

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Block scheduling possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local radius: 60 miles
• Locals may be accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Guaranteed hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; called off hours can be broken down but total no more than 1 shift

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9, E-Verify attestation)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year history with SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Employment application with complete work history including PTO, contract assignments, and no unaccounted gaps
• Proof of 2 clinical references
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers

Certifications Required

• BLS (AHA or ARC) for all clinical staff
• ACLS (AHA only) required for specific units including Adult Critical Care, Labor & Delivery, Cath Lab, ER, ICU, Interventional Radiology, PACU, PCU (specific units), PreOp, Observation Unit
• PALS required for all Pediatric units except Pediatric OR (preferred for Peds OR)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required except for ER RNs
• Radiation Badge required for OR, CVOR, Cath Lab, Radiation Oncology, and other specified units
• Other certifications as applicable:

  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
  • CHEMO (Chemotherapy) for Oncology unit only
  • NIH Stroke Certification for ER
  • EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
  • IV Therapy certification for select LPNs if applicable
• Certifications must be current and not expiring within 30 days of start

Competency Exams & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required as applicable
• Color Blind Testing required prior to start
• Competency exam required; Pediatric OR prefers Peds-specific exam but accepts regular OR exam if no peds experience

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit mask test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers required or proof of immunity:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/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 low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low titer
• Drug testing: 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 - Apr 30)
• COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Facility Specific Requirements

• Orientation modules must be completed prior to start; estimated 2 hours
• Clear, passport-style photo required for badge (frontal view, business casual attire)
• Radiation badge process may take 5-7 days; candidates cannot start without it
• Sterile Processing Techs have additional physical assessment and lab requirements
• All documentation must be uploaded into the facility’s system prior to start

Additional Notes

• Candidates with background hits or licensure issues require facility approval
• Walk-through (temporary) SC RN license process available for eligible candidates, faster than permanent license
• Facility approval required for all licensure and certification verifications
• Travelers must comply with all facility policies and complete all required documentation and training before starting assignment

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, academic Level I trauma center with a dynamic OR team and advanced technology in Charleston, SC.