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 Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) in Ambulatory Operating Room
• Shift: 10-hour shifts, 4 days per week (6:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Scheduled day off based on department needs; occasional late shifts a few times per month
• No on-call required
• Possibility of floating within Perioperative facility as needed
• Block scheduling available at manager’s discretion

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required
• Experience in specialties including Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, ENT, Gynecology, Genitourinary, Endocrine, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, Robotics, Total Joints
• Unit does NOT handle general surgery, Labor & Delivery, or Pediatrics
• Candidates should be well-rounded in the above specialties aligned with caseload
• First-time travelers NOT accepted
• Local candidates accepted within a 60-mile radius

Certifications & Licenses Required

• South Carolina RN License or Compact License
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Radiation badge required (provided by parent company)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA only)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification) – verify with recruiter/unit
• Must maintain certifications valid beyond 30 days from start date

Job Responsibilities

• Preoperative and postoperative patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory OR setting
• Pre-op duties: patient prep including history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, EKGs, IV starts, blood sugar checks, administering fluids/antibiotics/medications as ordered
• Post-op duties: monitor vital signs through anesthesia recovery phases, review discharge instructions, assist with patient discharge via wheelchair
• Work closely with surgeons, anesthesia, and OR nurses
• Unit includes Orthopedics (total joints, arthroscopy, hand, shoulder, elbow), Interventional Radiology, and GI procedural cases

Work Environment

• Unit staffing: approximately 10 RNs and 1 Patient Care Technician
• Facility includes 20 pre/post-op bays, 2 ORs, 2 GI procedural rooms, 1 VIR procedural room

Scheduling & Time Off

• Guaranteed hours with allowance for one 10-hour shift call-off every 2 weeks
• Requests for time off (RTO) must be submitted with application and are subject to facility approval
• Multiple RTO requests during the 8-13 week contract may be denied

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9 attestation and documentation)
• Valid Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender registry, and employment verification for past 7 years
• Education verification (diploma/transcripts) preferred
• Annual background checks and federal exclusions screening (EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG)
• Clinical references (minimum 2) and employment application/resume
• Radiation badge ordering and tracking required prior to start
• Physical exam updated annually, including ability to meet physical demands of the role
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B titer or vaccination or declination
  • 10-panel drug screen within 90 days
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start
• Passport-style photo for badge

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be prepared for a fast-paced environment with diverse surgical specialties
• Prior travel experience is NOT required for this position
• Locals within 60 miles are accepted
• Radiation badge may take 5-7 days to process; candidates cannot start floor duties without it
• All certifications must be current and valid at start date; renewals or scheduled courses required if expiring soon

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience within the last year, specifically in Ambulatory OR settings
• Experience in the following specialties: Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, ENT (Otolaryngology), Gynecology (GYN), Genitourinary (GU), Endocrinology, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, Robotics, and Total Joints
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) certification
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) certification