Operating Room Registered Nurse
Camden, SC
Access Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR)
• Shift: 5 days per week, 8-hour day shifts (6:45 AM – 3:15 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Typically every 4th weekend, with weekday coverage
• On-Call: Yes, weekday call from 3 PM to 7 AM on a rotating basis
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including between like units

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 4 years of Operating Room (OR) RN experience, including OR experience within the last year
• BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
• Beds: 119 staffed beds
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrubs: Surgical scrubs provided
• Parking: Free parking available in unrestricted areas

Important Notes

• Hurricane Season: Assignments during June through November may include emergency response duties; peak months are August and September. Candidates should consider this before accepting new or extension assignments.
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks.
• Local Candidates: Accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Must include 7 years of residence/work history
  • SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
  • Must be run within 90 days of start
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; SC RN license must be active, unencumbered, and no pending actions
• NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• Physical Exam: Must be completed within 90 days of start, updated annually, confirming ability to meet physical demands without restrictions
• Immunizations & Health:

  • Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or appropriate follow-up documentation
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titers or vaccination series required
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 – Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption; declinations not accepted
  • COVID vaccines highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required via RespSafety questionnaire
• Radiation Badge: Required for OR RNs and certain other specialties; must be obtained prior to starting patient care
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style color photo with solid light background required

Orientation & Onboarding

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions is mandatory before starting
• Modules typically take 2-6 hours depending on location
• COVID and flu vaccination documentation must be uploaded into the facility’s system prior to start
• References: Two clinical references required, including at least one from the unit of assignment
• Employment history verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Additional Information

• Block scheduling may be requested but is not guaranteed
• Floating between units and sister facilities is expected within scope of practice
• Local radius for travel candidates is approximately 60 miles

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses with a valid South Carolina license and required certifications, ready to work day shifts in an acute care hospital setting with occasional on-call and weekend responsibilities.