Operating Room Registered Nurse
Florence, SC
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Operating Room (OR RN)
• Shift: Four 10-hour shifts per week (7:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
• On-Call: Yes, 2-star call until 11 PM per week and every 3rd to 4th weekend call
• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd to 4th weekend
• Number of ORs: 12
• Floating: No floating between service lines or sister facilities

Experience & Licensure Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 5 years in acute care operating room setting

  • Must be well-rounded with strong skills in general, neuro, ortho, ENT, and GYN surgeries
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted if they have broad specialty competency
• Licenses: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license required
• Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA or ARC only
  • Radiation Badge required (must be provided by agency; facility does NOT provide)
• Trauma Level: Facility is a Level 3 trauma center

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Block Scheduling: Possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local Radius: 60-mile radius rule applies
• Local Travelers: Not accepted
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks; called off hours can be combined to equal 1 shift

Facility Highlights

• Total Staffed Beds: 276
• Scrubs: Provided
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time. Avoid confirming new or extension assignments during peak months (August-September) if this is a concern.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Work Eligibility: Completed and accurate I-9 form and E-Verify attestation required
• Identification: Copy of Driver’s License/State ID and Social Security Card required
• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide, sex offender registry, national criminal, FACIS 3, and international searches
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education Verification: Not required for this facility; diploma/transcripts preferred but not mandatory
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Employment History: Last 3 clinical employers verified (not required for this facility)

Certifications & Training Requirements

• ACLS: AHA or ARC only (check specific unit requirements)
• PALS: As required, AHA or ARC only
• NRP: Must be through AHA/AAP with full eCard and QR code
• TNCC: As required (check unit-specific job descriptions)
• EFM: AWHONN or NCC acceptable
• IV Certification: Required for select LPNs if applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification: As required
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology and general competency exams required as applicable
• Orientation: Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and safety manual acknowledgments required prior to start

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Vaccinations:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption accepted (no declinations)
  • COVID vaccines highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines required; low titers require boosters
• TB Testing:

  • Negative 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days of contract start (T-spot not permitted)
  • If positive, chest X-ray proof required
  • Annual TB questionnaire required
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use (RespSafety questionnaire)

Additional Requirements

• Radiation Badge: Required for OR staff; candidates cannot start without it. Badge process may take 5-7 days.
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo with solid light background required
• Facility-Specific Documents: Includes signed assignment acknowledgment, code of conduct, confidentiality agreements, HR policy manual, system user agreement, user access request, job description, and HIPAA confidentiality agreement
• Orientation Modules: Must be completed before orientation; estimated 4 hours for this location
• Religious Exemption: Facility-specific COVID exemption form required if requesting religious exemption

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract in South Carolina with a reputable Level 3 trauma center. The role requires strong acute care OR skills, multiple certifications, and compliance with detailed health and background requirements.