OR RN
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

OR RN (Operating Room) - Travel Contract, Florence, SC

Assignment Overview

• Location: Florence, South Carolina
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Unit: Operating Room, 12 ORs
• Shift: Day, 4x10-hour shifts, 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (40 hours/week)
• On-Call: 2 late calls per week until 11:00 PM, plus call every 3rd to 4th weekend
• Weekends: Every 3rd to 4th weekend
• Guaranteed Hours: The facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks. Called-off hours can be broken down to add up to 1 shift.
• Block Schedule: Possible with manager approval on request, depending on unit needs
• Floating: Does not float between service lines. Does not float to sister facilities.
• Facility: 276 staffed beds, Level 3 trauma center, scrubs provided, charting in Epic, no parking cost
• Hurricane Season (June through November): Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams. Travelers who object should not confirm a new or extended assignment during this season.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Operating Room experience (5 years)
• Operating Room experience within the last year
• Experience in an acute care setting
• Experience working with neuro patients
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Procedure) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Other Certifications Listed by the Source

• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, and NIH Stroke Certification are listed, with requirements depending on the unit. Confirm with the facility.

Licensing and Verification

• Primary source verification and Nursys verification are required.
• Traveler must not have any licensure or background hits without facility approval. All licensure hits require facility approval, even when the agency deems them acceptable.
• South Carolina license processing takes about 3 to 5 weeks (longer for international education).
• A temporary walk-through license is an option for RNs without a South Carolina or compact license. Processing takes 24 to 48 business hours. Candidates with any background hit, arrest, charge, or conviction are not eligible (minor traffic violations excluded).

Work History and References

• Verification of the last 3 clinical employers through a third-party vendor. Attestation letters are accepted only if all other options are exhausted.
• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluation also accepted).
• Performance evaluation dated within 12 months of start.

Travel Restrictions

• Local travelers are not accepted.
• Local radius rule: 60 miles.
• All RTO must be included at the time of submission. Approval is based on facility needs.

Onboarding Requirements

• Identity and work eligibility: driver's license or state ID, Social Security card (or SSN if the card is unavailable), and E-Verify attestation with I-9 on file
• Background and exclusion checks: annual background check covering the past 7 years, EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start, and South Carolina state exclusion list
• Facility modules: about 4 hours, required before orientation (travelers are sent home if not completed). Must be completed on a computer, not a phone.
• Documents: photo for badge, assignment acknowledgment, employee confidentiality and HIPAA agreements, job description, and other facility forms
• Religious exemptions: facility form required for COVID exemption requests
• Respirator clearance: annual medical clearance for patient-facing travelers