Operating Room RN
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

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
• Shift Options:

  • 3 shifts of 12 hours (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
  • 4 shifts of 10 hours (6:30 AM – 5:00 PM) — typical schedule
• Weekend Requirement: No weekends required
• On-call: No
• Floating: Possible floating within Perioperative facility, within scope
• Block Scheduling: At manager’s discretion
• Number of Operating Rooms: 9
• Guaranteed Hours: May be called off up to 10 hours per 2-week period
• Precepting: May be required to precept a care team member in the OR
• Hurricane Season: Travelers may be assigned to emergency response teams June–November; peak in August and September

Required Qualifications

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

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Copy of Driver’s License and Social Security Card
• Employment Application/Resume including all PTO, contract assignments, agency names, and no unaccounted gaps
• Proof of 2 clinical references (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Background Check (within 1 year) including:

  • SSN Trace
  • County, Statewide, National Criminal, Sex Offender Registry
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
• Education Verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder
• State License Primary Source Verification (active, unencumbered, no pending actions)
• NURSYS Verification (for RN licensure)
• Work History Verification of last 3 clinical employers (or fewer if applicable)
• Radiation Badge: Required and must be obtained prior to starting clinical work; process may take 5-7 days
• Facility-specific photo for badge (passport-style, solid light background, business casual attire)

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually (specific mask models required)
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form
  • Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest X-ray if prior positive
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low titer
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination form
  • Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low titer
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination: Required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Annual TB Questionnaire completion required

Competency Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam
• Operating Room Competency Exam
• Color Blind Testing (online) prior to start

Additional Notes

• All required documents and certifications must be current and not expire within 30 days of assignment start
• Travelers must complete facility orientation modules prior to starting; failure to complete results in being sent home
• Travelers may be subject to emergency assignments during hurricane season
• Local candidates accepted with a pay adjustment (not disclosed here)
• All requests for time off must be submitted with application and approved based on facility needs

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Operating Room RN travel contract in Charleston, SC.