Ambulatory OR Registered Nurse
Charleston, SC
Access Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Ambulatory OR)
• Shift Options:

  • 3 shifts of 12 hours (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
  • 4 shifts of 10 hours (6:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Schedule Notes:

  • One late week per 4 weeks to complete cases
  • No weekends required
  • No on-call required
  • Possible floating within Perioperative facility
  • Block scheduling may be accommodated at manager’s discretion
• Operating Rooms: 9 ORs available
• Guaranteed Hours: Traveler may be called off up to 10 hours per 2-week period
• Precepting: May be required to precept a care team member in the OR
• Local Radius Rule: Locals accepted within 50 miles
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during June-November (peak in August-September). Confirm availability accordingly.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (Ambulatory OR) RN experience
• At least 1 year of Ophthalmology experience within the last year
• Experience in Orthopedic Surgery
• Experience in ENT Surgery
• Experience in OB/GYN
• Experience in Urology
• Experience in Endocrinology
• Experience in Surgical Oncology
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC)
• NBSTSA certification

Required Documentation & Compliance

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

  • SSN Trace
  • County and state criminal checks (past 7 years)
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • National Criminal and FACIS 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated every contract renewal
• Education verification (diploma or transcripts as placeholder if needed)
• Primary source license verification (active, unencumbered SC RN license)
• NURSYS verification for RN licensure
• Annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 90 days prior to start
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Varicella (positive titer or vaccination series)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest x-ray if positive history
  • Annual TB questionnaire
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Radiation badge required and must be obtained prior to starting patient care
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Medication and OR competency exams required
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers

Additional Notes

• Travelers must complete facility-specific orientation modules prior to start; failure to complete will result in being sent home.
• A clear, passport-style photo is required for badge issuance before start date.
• Travelers may be required to float within the perioperative area as needed.
• Radiation badge processing can take 5-7 days; candidates cannot start patient care without it.
• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be accepted.

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses with at least 2 years of specialty experience, who hold a valid SC RN license, and have prior travel contract experience. The role offers a day shift schedule with no weekends or on-call duties, and requires compliance with extensive credentialing and health documentation.