Operating Room Registered Nurse
Florence, South Carolina
Carolinas Hospital System

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Florence, South Carolina
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Day shift, 4 days a week, 10-hour shifts (7:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
• Call Requirements:

  • On-call 2-star call until 11 PM once per week
  • On-call every 3rd to 4th weekend
• Operating Rooms: 12 ORs available
• Floating: No floating between service lines or sister facilities

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in South Carolina
• Minimum 5 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Radiation Badge (must be provided by the agency)
• Experience in Neurology, Orthopedics, ENT Surgery, and OB/GYN specialties

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd to 4th weekend
• Guaranteed Hours: Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks; called off hours can be broken down but total no more than 1 shift
• Local Radius Rule: 60-mile radius; local travelers not accepted
• Block Schedule: Possible with manager approval, dependent on unit needs

Facility & Work Environment

• Total Staffed Beds: 276
• Scrubs: Provided
• Charting System: Epic
• Parking: Free
• Hurricane Season: June through November; employees and contractors may be assigned to emergency response teams during this time

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Annual background check covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Includes SSN trace, statewide, national criminal, sex offender registry, FACIS 3, and international searches
• Work History Verification: Not required for this facility
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Performance Evaluation: Must be dated within 12 months of start
• Employment Application: Complete application or resume required
• Skills Checklist: Must be updated annually for applicable units

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical Exam: Initial and updated annually, attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations & Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap within 10 years or declination form required
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; low titer requires boosters
  • Hepatitis B: Titer, vaccine series, or declination required
  • Varicella: Positive titer or 2 vaccines; low titer requires boosters
• TB Testing:

  • 2-step PPD or Quantiferon Gold within 90 days of contract start (T-spot not permitted)
  • If positive, chest X-ray proof required
• Drug Testing: 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start; no instant tests accepted
• 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
• Respirator Clearance: Annual medical clearance required for respirator use via RespSafety questionnaire

Certifications & Training

• Additional Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA or ARC only) may be required depending on unit
  • Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC, EFM, NIH Stroke, Chemo) as applicable per unit/job description
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology and other competency exams as required
• Orientation: Completion of facility-specific orientation modules and safety manual acknowledgment required before start
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style photo required

Facility-Specific Requirements

• Assignment Acknowledgment, Code of Conduct, Confidentiality Agreements, HR Policy Manual, Systems User Agreement, User Access Request: All must be reviewed and/or signed prior to start
• Radiation Exposure Attestation: Required for units needing radiation badge
• Radiation Badge Process: Candidates cannot start without radiation badge; badge processing may take 5-7 days
• COVID & Flu Documentation: Must be uploaded into facility system prior to start or during orientation
• Mini Orientation: Review and acknowledgment required

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced OR RNs with a strong acute care background, working in a Level 3 trauma center with a supportive environment and comprehensive compliance requirements.