Operating Room Registered Nurse - Orthopedics & Surgical Specialties
Columbia, SC
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Operating Room

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

Job Description

• Call one night weekly from 5pm – 7am
• One weekend every 4 weeks from Friday 5:00 pm – Monday 7:00 am
• Must have strong skills in Orthopedics, Total Joint Arthroplasty (TJA), sports medicine, foot and ankle, spine, and gynecology

Required Qualifications

Licensure

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for South Carolina
• License must be current with no pending actions
• Primary source verification required within 30 days of start

Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or ARC only; RQI acceptable
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA or ARC only; RQI acceptable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – AHA or ARC only; RQI acceptable (check unit requirements)
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – AHA Advanced only (check unit requirements)
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) – ENA TNCC required (check unit requirements)
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – AWHONN required as applicable
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement (HIPAA, OSHA/TJC training)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification as applicable
• NIH Stroke Certification (check unit requirements)
• Lactation Certificate for Baby Friendly (required for Women’s RN roles such as Labor & Delivery, Mother/Baby)
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) – medication and arrhythmia tests required for RNs in specific units
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certification if required by unit
• Other certifications as applicable per unit or specialty

Competencies

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (required annually)
• Color Blind Testing (for nurses in Emergency Department or Pediatric ER)
• Core Competency Training Parts I, II, and III (annual, includes universal precautions, cultural diversity, pain management, OSHA, TJC National Patient Safety Goals, etc.)

Background and Compliance

• 7-year background check within 12 months of start, including alias and multi-state searches
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and every 30 days thereafter
• Fingerprinting required if no proof of 12-month residency in state(s) lived in last year (may include WV fingerprinting if applicable)
• Education verification of highest level completed (diplomas not accepted as placeholders)
• OFAC Sanctions List Search required for all new/prestart candidates
• Drug screening within 1 year of start, updated annually (5-panel minimum)
• Physical exam within 1 year of start attesting ability to meet job demands
• Respirator Fit Test completed onsite during orientation (N95 masks commonly used)
• Immunizations and health documents required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if working in high-risk areas)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • Annual TB questionnaire
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella – positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination
  • Varicella – positive titer or 2 vaccines required
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination or approved exemption required (not required for remote workers)

Additional Requirements

• Badge photo meeting specific guidelines (passport style, plain background, no hats or sunglasses)
• Completion of online orientation modules within 72 hours of assignment
• Pre-assignment testing (medication and EKG) must be completed within 72 hours of receiving login information; two attempts allowed
• Floating policy acknowledgment (must be signed)
• Contractor acknowledgment signed within 24 hours of contract signing

Experience

• Strong clinical skills in Orthopedics, Total Joint Arthroplasty, sports medicine, foot and ankle, spine, and gynecology required
• Years of specialty experience not explicitly stated; candidates should have solid experience in the above areas

Schedule

• One night call per week (5pm – 7am)
• One weekend every 4 weeks (Friday 5pm – Monday 7am)

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required
• All certifications must be current and cannot expire within 30 days of start date unless otherwise noted
• Some certifications and competencies may be waived or deferred based on length of employment or unit assignment; verify with recruiter or orientation team

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced OR Registered Nurses with orthopedic and surgical specialty skills in a travel/contract role.