Operating Room Registered Nurse
Florence, South Carolina
McLeod Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room (OR)

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Employment Type: Long-Term Assignment (LTA)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Maintain a professional image and excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians, and co-workers.
• Assess patient needs based on history, observation, physical exam, and diagnostic data.
• Delegate, supervise, and evaluate team members while managing urgent or emergent situations.
• Provide nursing interventions consistent with the Plan of Care and physician’s medical plans.
• Complete Safe Surgery checklist verification using service excellence standards.
• Accurately and timely document all care information.
• Use appropriate health and safety equipment to protect patients and staff, including duties within or outside the sterile field.
• Prepare the operating room and position patients for procedures.
• Serve as communication liaison to family and operating team members.
• Participate in call as scheduled.
• Demonstrate professional growth through goal setting and educational participation.
• Assist in supply and equipment control and maintenance.
• Perform circulating duties efficiently and quickly.
• Utilize computer programs related to patient care delivery.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• BLS (AHA only)
• ACLS (AHA only)
• Nursys License Verification (within 30 days of start)
• Primary Source License/Certificate Verification (state-specific registry)
• Driver's License/State ID (valid and up to date)
• Social Security Card (copy required)

Required Health and Immunizations

• MMR: Proof of 2 immunizations or titer with lab printout (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Proof of 3 vaccinations or titer with lab printout (no declinations accepted)
• Varicella: Proof of 2 immunizations or titer with lab printout (no declinations accepted)
• 2 Step PPD OR IGRA (Quantiferon/Tspot): 1st within 1 year, 2nd within 30 days of start; negative Q-Gold or Tspot within 90 days prior to start also acceptable
• Fit Test: Recommended for travelers, to be completed within a year of start (optional)
• Influenza Vaccine: Required September through April; medical/religious exemptions considered case-by-case

Additional Requirements

• Criminal Background Check: Must include county, statewide, national search, OIG, EPLS, OFAC, NSOP, SS Trace, and education verification; done within 60 days of start covering last 7 years, updated annually
• Employment Verification: 5 years required
• Drug Screen: 10-panel drug screening completed within 30 days of start (rapid drug screen not accepted)
• Skills Checklist: Clinical skills checklist completed prior to start and updated annually
• Resume/Profile Submission: Required for submission; references preferred but not required
• Confirmation of Assignment: Standard form required

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Operating Room
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN OR experience expected (typically 1+ years)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required

This position is ideal for experienced OR nurses seeking a long-term travel assignment in South Carolina with comprehensive credential and health requirements.