Operating Room Registered Nurse
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
• Shift: Day shift, 4 days per week, 10-hour shifts (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM)
• On-Call: Up to 4 call shifts per month (end of shift until 7 AM)
• Weekends: Up to 1 weekend shift per month (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Holidays: Required to work at least one holiday period (Christmas and New Year's specified)
• Floating: Must float within scope to meet facility needs, including between like units/sister facilities

Facility Overview

• Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet designated hospital
• 21 Operating Room suites covering all surgical specialties including Trauma, Transplant, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, ENT, GU-GYN, and Robotics
• Nursing team: 75% RNs trained to scrub and circulate, 25% Certified Surgical Technologists
• Total staffed beds: 820
• Charting system: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Radiation Badge
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Block scheduling possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; called off hours can be combined to equal 1 shift

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Complete employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year work/living history
  • SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated every contract renewal
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder if verification pending
• Primary source license verification (active, unencumbered, no pending actions)
• Nursys verification required for RN licenses
• Drug screening: 10-panel urine drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Annual TB questionnaire and negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days)
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• Physical exam updated annually attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required
• Competency exam for OR required
• Radiation badge process mandatory before starting clinical work
• Clear, passport-style badge photo required before start

Additional Notes

• Travelers should be aware that during hurricane season (June-November, peak August-September), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams. Confirm availability accordingly.
• Parking permit required with a $20 registration fee for garage use; additional fees may apply for other parking locations.
• COVID-19 vaccination is highly preferred but not required; vaccination records must be uploaded or a declination form completed.

This position offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment within a prestigious academic trauma center, ideal for experienced OR nurses seeking travel assignments with diverse surgical specialties.