Operating Room RN
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: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Day shift, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• On-Call: Yes, up to 4 call shifts every 4 weeks
• Weekend Requirement: Up to 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks
• Holiday Requirement: Must work at least one holiday period (Christmas and New Year’s specified)
• Floating: May be required to float within scope to meet unit needs or between like units

Facility & Unit Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet designated hospital
• Main Operating Room with 21 OR 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
• Busy, dynamic, nurse-driven environment with cutting-edge technology
• 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
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• 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
• Parking available with a permit and fee (details provided upon hire)
• During hurricane season (June-November), employees may be assigned to emergency response teams

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9, E-Verify)
• Background checks including 7 years of history, criminal, sex offender, and state-specific searches
• Education verification (diploma/transcripts)
• Clinical references (2 required)
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers
• Clear, passport-style photo for badge
• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit test for N95 mask within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and health screenings including:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 90 days
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers or vaccinations
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start
• Radiation badge process must be completed before starting clinical work

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted
• Must complete all required training and documentation before orientation
• COVID-19 vaccinations are highly preferred but not required; declination form must be completed if not vaccinated
• Facility requires annual renewal of certifications and health documents as applicable

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, technologically advanced OR environment within a Level I trauma and Magnet designated hospital. Candidates should be prepared for a dynamic schedule including holidays, on-call shifts, and potential floating assignments.