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

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• On-call: Up to 4 call shifts per month (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Up to 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks (Saturday or Sunday, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM)
• Holiday Requirement: Must work at least one holiday period (Christmas Dec 24–26, New Year’s Dec 31–Jan 1)
• Floating: Required to float within scope to meet facility needs, including sister units
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks; called off hours can be combined to equal 1 shift

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center, Teaching Facility, Magnet-designated hospital
• Main OR has 21 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
• Parking: $20 registration fee for garage hang tag; additional fees may apply for other parking locations
• Note: During hurricane season (June–November, peak Aug–Sept), 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 within the last year
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Radiation badge required
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

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

  • SSN Trace
  • Statewide and national criminal checks
  • Sex offender registry
  • FACIS 3 and international searches if applicable
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start and updated for renewals
• Education verification or diploma/transcripts as placeholder if verification pending
• Employment history verification for last 3 clinical employers
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Skills checklist updated annually for applicable units
• Radiation badge process must be completed before starting floor work

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+), 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 prior positive
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters as needed
  • Hepatitis B: titer, vaccine series, or declination form
• Drug screen: 10-panel urine test within 90 days of start (no instant tests)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; if declined, must complete vaccination declination form
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 – Mar 31), with documentation uploaded by December 5 deadline

Orientation & Facility Specifics

• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) required before starting; must be done on a computer, not a phone
• First Day Instructions (FDI) and OurDay platform access provided after clearance
• Passport-style badge photo required before start (frontal view, solid light background, business casual attire)
• Must upload COVID and flu vaccination documentation into OurDay platform
• Block scheduling possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local radius: 60 miles; local candidates considered case-by-case

Additional Notes

• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required as applicable
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Travelers should be prepared for possible emergency response duties during hurricane season
• Facility allows some flexibility but requires all required documentation and certifications to be current and valid at start

This position offers a dynamic, high-acuity OR nursing experience in a leading academic trauma center with a supportive, nurse-driven environment.