Operating Room Registered Nurse
Columbia, South Carolina
Providence Health

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

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

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
• Shift: Day Shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM - 7:00 PM)
• On-Call Requirement: Yes

  • 1-2 call days per week starting at 5 PM
  • 1 call weekend every 5 weeks (Saturday 7 AM to Monday 7 AM; 48 hours total)
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including sister units/facilities
• Scrub Color: OR-Hospital issued scrubs
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free parking with a pass provided at badge pickup

Requirements

• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years in specialty (Operating Room)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Licensure: South Carolina RN license or Multi-State/Compact RN license
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) required for all clinical staff
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required for all RNs
  • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) required for MS and ER units (not specifically for OR)
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) required except for ER RNs
  • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) as applicable
  • NIH Stroke Certification required for ER (not specifically for OR)
• Special Requirements: Radiation badge required and must be provided by the agency
• License Verification: Primary source verification required; SC license processing times vary (3-5 weeks for permanent, 24-48 hours for walk-through/temp license if eligible)
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required, including at least one from the same unit

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Must be current within 90 days of start, attesting ability to meet physical demands without restrictions
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
  • 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 2 vaccines required; boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Apr 30); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required via RespSafety virtual questionnaire

Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Must include SSN trace, county, statewide, sex offender, national criminal, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
• Work History Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified; attestation letters accepted if verification not possible
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style color photo with solid light background, frontal view, shoulders up, no hats or sunglasses
• Facility Specific:

  • Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to start; must be done on a computer, not a phone
  • Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into facility system
  • Completion of confidentiality, security, contractor forms, and job description prior to start
  • Physical assessment for sterile processors if applicable (not for OR RN)

Additional Notes

• Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks; called off hours can be broken down but total no more than 1 shift
• Local radius for travel is 60 miles; local candidates accepted
• Block scheduling possible with manager approval depending on unit needs

This position is ideal for an experienced OR RN with at least 2 years in the specialty, who is flexible with on-call duties and floating, and able to meet comprehensive licensure, certification, and health requirements. Prior travel experience is not required.