Operating Room Registered Nurse
Columbia, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (OR RN) - Travel/Contract

Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Beds: 304

Position Details

• Specialty: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
• Shift: Day Shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
• On-Call Requirement: Yes

  • 1-2 call days per week starting at 5 PM
  • 1 call weekend every 5 weeks (Saturday 7 AM to Monday 7 AM; 48 hours total)
• Floating: Required within scope to meet facility needs, including sister units/facilities
• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (first-time travelers accepted)
• Licenses:

  • South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license required
• Certifications Required:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) (required for all RNs)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) (required for MS and ER units)
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) (AHA/AAP only)
  • Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) (not required for ER RNs)
  • Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) (AWHONN or NCC acceptable)
  • NIH Stroke Certification (required for ER)
• Additional Certification Notes:

  • Certifications must be current and not expiring within 30 days of start date
  • Facility prefers copies of all certifications held by the traveler

Special Requirements

• Radiation Badge: Required and must be provided by the agency for OR and related units
• Block Scheduling: Possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local Radius: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes

Facility & Work Environment

• Charting System: Epic
• Scrubs: Hospital-issued OR scrubs
• Parking: No fee; parking pass provided at badge pickup; garages and lots available

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks

• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• Must include: SSN Trace, County checks outside SC, SC statewide, Sex Offender Registry, National Criminal, FACIS 3
• Background check must be run within 90 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals

Education & Licensure Verification

• Primary source verification of active, unencumbered SC RN license or compact license
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Copy of diploma or transcripts preferred as placeholder if education verification is pending

Health & Immunization

• Physical exam within 90 days of start, updated annually, confirming ability to work without restrictions
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
• 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 required
• Immunity or vaccination for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Hepatitis B required
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30)
• COVID vaccines not required but highly preferred; vaccination records or declination form must be uploaded

Respirator Clearance

• Annual medical clearance for respirator use required via RespSafety virtual questionnaire

Facility Specific Documents & Orientation

• Completion of First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay modules prior to start (2-6 hours depending on unit)
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required
• Completion of facility confidentiality, security, contractor forms, and job description prior to start
• NetID form must be completed within 24-48 hours of contract signing to avoid delays

References & Work History

• Proof of 2 clinical references required (hospital evaluations accepted)
• At least one reference from the same unit is required
• Verification of last 3 clinical employers required; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted
• Employment application must include all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps

Additional Notes

• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; called off hours can be broken down but total no more than 1 shift
• Radiation badge process may take 5-7 days; candidates cannot start floor work without badge
• Agency responsible for providing radiation badge and tracking reports
• Block scheduling accommodations require manager approval and depend on unit needs

This position offers an opportunity to work in a large acute care hospital with a supportive environment and comprehensive credentialing and compliance processes.