CVOR Circulating RN
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CVOR RN)

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:00 PM - 6:30 AM)
• On-call: No call required
• Holiday Coverage: Possible holiday shifts required
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years
• Experience Details:

  • Must be able to circulate in all services including CT, Vascular, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, Colorectal, Robotics, Bariatric
  • Scrubbing vascular/general cases highly preferred
  • First-time travelers not preferred
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or multi-state RN license required at start of contract
• Certifications Required:

  • BLS (AHA)
  • ACLS (AHA)
  • Radiation badge (provided by agency)

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching Facility
• Magnet Hospital
• Total Staffed Beds: 820
• Charting System: EPIC
• Parking: Free parking available; paid parking option for night/weekend shifts

Important Notes

• Local Radius Rule: 60 miles
• Locals Accepted: Yes, on a case-by-case basis
• Shift Cancellation: Facility may call off traveler for 1 shift per 2-week pay period
• Hurricane Season: June through November; travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Required Documentation & Compliance

Licensure & Background

• Active, unencumbered SC RN license with primary source verification
• NURSYS verification required
• Background check within 1 year including: SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• Work history verification of last 3 clinical employers

Certifications

• BLS (AHA or ARC) required for all clinical staff
• ACLS (AHA) required for adult critical care units, cath lab, ER, ICU, interventional radiology, PACU, PCU, pre-op, observation units
• PALS required for pediatric units except Pediatric OR
• TNCC required except for ER RNs
• Radiation badge required for CVOR RN and related roles
• Other certifications as applicable (e.g., NIH Stroke, CHEMO for oncology units)

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Competency exam required; pediatric OR competency preferred for Peds OR but regular OR competency accepted

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or proof of prior positive with chest x-ray
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series required; boosters may be needed for low titers
• Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Drug screen: 10-panel within 90 days of start
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption (no declinations accepted)
• COVID-19 vaccine highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Facility Specific Requirements

• Completion of orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into facility system
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge required before start
• Radiation badge must be obtained before starting patient care; may take 5-7 days to arrive
• Sterile Processing Techs have additional physical and lab requirements (not applicable for RN role)

Summary

This is a travel contract RN position in a Level I Trauma Center with a focus on circulating in multiple surgical specialties. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience, appropriate SC licensure, and required certifications including BLS, ACLS, and a radiation badge. The role involves 12-hour night shifts with no on-call duties but possible holiday coverage. Compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, and facility-specific orientation is mandatory. Candidates should be prepared for potential hurricane season emergency assignments.