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

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

Location: Charleston, South Carolina
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: Yes, up to 4 call shifts every 4 weeks
• Weekend Requirement: Up to 1 weekend shift every 4 weeks
• 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 between like units/sister facilities

Facility Highlights

• 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 both scrub and circulate surgical procedures
• 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), 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, with OR experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Schedule & Work Conditions

• Block scheduling possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs
• Local candidates accepted on a case-by-case basis
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks; called off hours can be combined to equal 1 shift

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide and national criminal checks, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches if applicable
• Employment Verification: Last 3 clinical employers verified; attestation letters accepted only if other verification methods exhausted
• Education Verification: Required; diploma or transcripts accepted as placeholder if needed
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Licensure Verification: Primary source verification required; NURSYS verification for RNs
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• Photo for Badge: Clear, passport-style photo with solid light background, frontal view, business casual attire, no hats or sunglasses

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and annual physical exam attesting ability to meet job demands
• Fit Mask Test: N95 fit test within 90 days prior to start, renewed annually; specific mask models required
• Immunizations & 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, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: Positive titer or vaccination series; boosters required for low titers
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Seasonal Flu Vaccine: Required during flu season (Aug 1 - Mar 31); medical/religious exemptions accepted but no declinations
• COVID-19 Vaccination: Not required but highly preferred; vaccination records must be uploaded or declination form completed
• Other: Annual TB questionnaire required

Certifications & Competencies

• Competency exams required, including medication/pharmacology competency
• Color blindness testing required prior to start
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) not required for ER RNs (not specifically required here)
• Additional certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (verify with manager)

Additional Notes

• Radiation badge process may take 5-7 days; candidates cannot start floor duties without badge
• Travelers should be prepared for possible emergency response duties during hurricane season
• Orientation modules and first day instructions will be provided after clearance; must be completed before orientation
• Parking permit required for garage use; additional parking fees may apply elsewhere

This summary includes all key information relevant to healthcare recruiters and healthcare workers considering this Operating Room RN travel contract position.