Pediatric OR Registered Nurse
Charleston, South Carolina
Medical University of South Carolina - Children's Hospital

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (OR)
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (18:30 - 07:00)
• Weekend Requirement: Yes, likely Friday nights
• On-call: No
• Floating: Possible within scope but unlikely
• Block scheduling: Managed at manager’s discretion; night shift add-ons are urgent/emergent only
• Number of ORs: 8 total, 2 operational overnight

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• At least 2 completed travel nursing assignments
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Minimum 2 years of travel contract nursing experience
• Pediatrics experience

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (required)
• PALS (preferred for Pediatric OR)
• Medication/Pharmacology Competency Exam (Peds OR prefers pediatric pharmacology but regular pharmacology accepted)
• Competency Exam (Peds OR prefers pediatric OR competency but regular OR competency accepted)
• Color Blind Testing (required prior to start)

Background and Verification Requirements

• 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
• Employment verification for last 3 clinical employers (or all if fewer than 3)
• Education verification required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• NURSYS license verification required for all RNs
• Primary source verification of active, unencumbered SC RN license
• E-Verify attestation confirming work eligibility in the US

Health and Safety Requirements

• Initial physical exam and annual updates attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Fit test for N95 mask (O&M Halyard FLUIDSHIELD or 3M Aura 1870+) within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually
• Immunizations and 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
  • Varicella: positive titer or vaccination series with boosters if low titer
• 10-panel drug screen within 90 days prior to start (no instant tests)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or medical/religious exemption required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31)
• COVID-19 vaccination highly preferred; declination form required if not vaccinated
• Annual TB questionnaire completion required

Facility Specific Requirements

• Clear, passport-style photo for badge (frontal view, solid light background, business casual attire) due by Wednesday before start
• Completion of orientation modules (approx. 2 hours) prior to orientation; must be done on a computer, not a phone
• Upload COVID and flu vaccine documentation into facility system prior to start
• Radiation badge required for Pediatric OR; candidates cannot start without it (may take 5-7 days to process)
• Emergency response team assignment possible during hurricane season (June - November), especially August and September

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed hours: May be called off up to 10 hours per 2-week period
• All return-to-office (RTO) requests must be submitted with application and are subject to facility approval
• Locals within 60 miles are accepted
• Candidates with any background hits, arrests, or convictions are not eligible for temporary licensure walk-through process
• Physical assessment form required for sterile processing techs only (not applicable here)

This position is ideal for experienced pediatric OR nurses with prior travel contract experience seeking a night shift travel assignment in South Carolina.