Operating Room Registered Nurse
Columbia, South Carolina
Providence Health

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
• Shift: Day Shift, 4x10 hour shifts (6:30 AM - 5:00 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends required
• On-Call: Yes, up to one call day per week (calls start at 5 PM)
• Floating: No floating between units or facilities required

Required Qualifications

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

Additional Information

• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Local Candidates: Accepted within 60 miles radius
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; called off hours can be combined to equal 1 shift
• Scrubs: Hospital-issued OR scrubs provided
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: No fee for parking; parking pass provided at badge pickup

Important Notes

• Hurricane Season: Assignments may include emergency response duties from June through November, with peak activity in August and September. New or extension assignments during this time should be considered carefully.
• Radiation Badge: Candidates cannot start without their radiation badge; processing may take 5-7 days.
• Orientation: Completion of orientation modules and facility-specific forms is required prior to start.
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 90 days of start, cleared to work without restrictions
  • Immunizations and titers (e.g., Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B) required or documented exemptions
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days of start
  • 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
  • Respirator medical clearance required annually
  • Flu vaccine required during flu season or medical/religious exemption accepted
  • COVID vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of 2 clinical references (at least one from the unit of assignment)
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers
• Background checks including criminal, sex offender registry, and employment eligibility verification
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Photo for badge (passport-style, frontal view, solid light background)
• Completion of facility-specific confidentiality, security, and contractor forms prior to start

Certifications to Maintain (as applicable)

• ACLS (American Heart Association only) – required for all RNs
• PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification – as required by unit
• IV Therapy certification – if applicable
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) – if applicable

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract opportunity with a reputable acute care hospital in South Carolina. The role offers a consistent day shift schedule with no weekend requirements and includes important safety and compliance standards to ensure quality patient care.