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

Job Opportunity: Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech (CST)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week (3x12 hours: 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM), including Saturday, Sunday, and one weekday
Hours per Week: 36 hours

Job Description

• Work primarily in the Main Operating Room of a Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital.
• Float within scope to meet facility needs, including sister units/facilities.
• Cases include Orthopedics (total joints, spine, trauma), Neurosurgery (crani, spine), ENT (flaps), Robotics (Da Vinci Xi), Transplants/Procurements, Trauma/Burns, GU/GYN.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks; called off hours can be broken down but total no more than 1 shift.

Required Qualifications

• Certified Surgical Technologist with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Surgical Technologist experience within the last year.
• Certification as a CST or NBSTSA.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Valid Driver's License.

Additional Information

• Local candidates within 60 miles may be considered.
• Facility uses EPIC for charting.
• Parking permit required with a $20 registration fee for garage use.
• During hurricane season (June-November), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams.
• Block scheduling possible with manager approval.
• Facility is Magnet designated and nurse-driven with advanced technology.
• Facility has 21 OR suites covering all surgical specialties.
• Facility requires all certifications to be valid beyond 30 days from start date.
• Candidates must upload COVID vaccination records if available; COVID vaccination is highly preferred but not required. Declination form must be completed if not vaccinated.
• Respiratory safety clearance and fit testing are mandatory; PAPR devices are not provided by the facility.
• Radiation badges may take 5-7 days to process; candidates cannot start without them.
• Facility-specific first day instructions and online modules must be completed before orientation.
• All required documents (driver’s license, social security card, etc.) must be submitted prior to start.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Certified OR Tech / Surgical Tech working 3 twelve-hour day shifts per week in a busy, Level I trauma academic medical center. The role requires at least 2 years of experience, NBSTSA certification, and a radiation badge. Candidates should be prepared to work a variety of complex surgical cases and complete all required health screenings, certifications, and facility-specific onboarding prior to starting.