Operating Room Registered Nurse
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - University Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

• Shift: Day shift, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each)
• Weekend Requirement: Up to 1 weekend shift per month (Saturday or Sunday, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• On-Call Requirement: Up to 4 call shifts per month (End of Shift to 7:00 AM), including up to 2 weekend call shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM on weekends)
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including sister units/facilities
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks; called off hours can be combined to equal 1 shift

Facility Overview

• Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet designated hospital
• 21 Operating Room suites covering all surgical specialties: Trauma, Transplant, Orthopedics, Neurosurgery, ENT, GU-GYN, Robotics
• Nursing team: 75% Registered Nurses trained to scrub and circulate, 25% Certified Surgical Technologists
• Charting system: EPIC
• Parking: Permit required with a $20 registration fee for garage access; additional fees may apply for other parking locations
• Note: During hurricane season (June–November, peak in August and September), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room (OR) experience, with OR experience within the last year required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Radiation Badge required for this role
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card
• Completed and accurate I-9 form with E-Verify attestation
• Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, including:

  • SSN Trace
  • Statewide and national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• Employment application/resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3)
• Radiation badge process must be completed before starting clinical work
• Clear, passport-style badge photo (frontal view, shoulders up, business casual attire) submitted by Wednesday prior to start

Health & Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam, updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or chest x-ray if previously positive
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccine or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (August 1 – March 31) with documentation uploaded by December 5 deadline
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form

Orientation & Training

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to start; must be done on a computer, not a phone
• First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay platform access provided after clearance
• All required modules must be completed before or during orientation; failure to complete may result in being sent home
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into OurDay platform

Additional Notes

• Local candidates within 60 miles may be considered on a case-by-case basis
• Block scheduling requests require manager approval and depend on unit needs
• Facility may accommodate schedule changes but requires prior approval
• Parking permit required for garage use; additional parking fees may apply elsewhere

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, academic Level I trauma center with a dynamic OR nursing team and advanced technology. Ideal candidates will have strong OR experience, be flexible with floating and call requirements, and meet all licensing, certification, and health compliance standards.