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Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Position Details

Specialty: Registered Nurse – Operating Room (OR)
Shift: 5 days per week, 8-hour day shifts (6:45 AM – 3:15 PM)
Weekend Requirement: Typically every 4th weekend, with weekday coverage
On-Call: Yes, weekday call from 3 PM to 7 AM on a rotating basis
Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including between like units

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in South Carolina
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Minimum 4 years of Operating Room (OR) RN experience, including OR experience within the last year
BLS (Basic Life Support) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) issued by American Heart Association
NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring)
NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Facility & Work Environment

Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital
Beds: 119 staffed beds
Charting System: Epic
Scrubs: Surgical scrubs provided
Parking: Free parking available in unrestricted areas

Important Notes

Hurricane Season: Assignments during June through November may include emergency response duties; peak months are August and September. Candidates should consider this before accepting new or extension assignments.
Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks.
Local Candidates: Accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background Checks:
- Must include 7 years of residence/work history
- SSN trace, state and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
- Must be run within 90 days of start
Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if verification pending
Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; SC RN license must be active, unencumbered, and no pending actions
NURSYS Verification: Required for all RNs
Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
Physical Exam: Must be completed within 90 days of start, updated annually, confirming ability to meet physical demands without restrictions
Immunizations & Health:
- Tdap vaccine within 10 years or declination form required
- Negative TB test (T-spot or Q-Gold) within 90 days or appropriate follow-up documentation
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titers or vaccination series required
- Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
- Flu vaccine required during flu season (Aug 1 – Apr 30) or medical/religious exemption; declinations not accepted
- COVID vaccines highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required via RespSafety questionnaire
Radiation Badge: Required for OR RNs and certain other specialties; must be obtained prior to starting patient care
Photo for Badge: Passport-style color photo with solid light background required

Orientation & Onboarding

Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and first day instructions is mandatory before starting
Modules typically take 2-6 hours depending on location
COVID and flu vaccination documentation must be uploaded into the facility’s system prior to start
References: Two clinical references required, including at least one from the unit of assignment
Employment history verification of last 3 clinical employers required

Additional Information

Block scheduling may be requested but is not guaranteed
Floating between units and sister facilities is expected within scope of practice
Local radius for travel candidates is approximately 60 miles

This position is ideal for experienced OR Registered Nurses with a valid South Carolina license and required certifications, ready to work day shifts in an acute care hospital setting with occasional on-call and weekend responsibilities.