Operating Room Registered Nurse
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 (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM)
• On-Call: No call required
• Holiday Work: Required to work at least one holiday period (Christmas and New Year's specified)
• Floating: Must float within scope to meet facility needs between like units/sister facilities

Facility Overview

• 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
• Charting system: EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid 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 or American Red Cross
• Radiation Badge
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work holiday shifts as assigned
• Must be willing to float between similar units as needed
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates considered on a case-by-case basis

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Proof of work eligibility (I-9, E-Verify)
• Copy of Driver’s License/State ID
• Social Security Card or SSN verification
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year work/living history
  • National and state criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
• Education verification (diploma or transcripts preferred)
• NURSYS license verification (for RNs)
• Clinical references (minimum 2)
• Employment history verification (last 3 clinical employers)

Certifications and Competencies

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA or RQI acceptable
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) as required for pediatric units
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as required (not required for ER RNs)
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) as applicable
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam
• Color blindness testing prior to start
• Fit testing for N95 masks (annual renewal required)
• Radiation Badge and prior radiation exposure attestation (if applicable)

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam updated annually, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years or declination form)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
  • Varicella (chickenpox) immunity or vaccination
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold within 90 days) or chest x-ray if prior positive
• Annual TB questionnaire
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated

Orientation and Onboarding

• Completion of facility-specific orientation modules prior to start (approx. 2 hours)
• Upload of COVID and flu vaccination documentation into facility system
• Passport-style photo for badge required before start
• Emergency response team assignment awareness (hurricane season June-November)

Notes

• Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks; called off hours can be broken down but total no more than 1 shift
• Parking permit required with a registration fee (approx. $20) for garage use; additional fees may apply for other parking locations
• Block scheduling accommodations require manager approval and depend on unit needs

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, academic Level I trauma center with a dynamic OR nursing team. Candidates should be prepared for a fast-paced environment requiring flexibility and strong clinical skills in perioperative nursing.