Travel RN - Operating Room

American Traveler; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an Ambulatory OR RN with an SC or Compact RN license and at least 1 year of relevant surgical experience. The role focuses on pre-op, OR, and PACU in a hospital-based ambulatory setting.

Responsibilities include assisting in multiple surgical specialties, using Epic EMR, and coordinating pre-op care. Local travel and shift details align with a 4x10-hour day schedule and no on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Active SC or Compact RN license required.
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant OR/surgical experience required.
• Epic EMR experience preferred.
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred.
• Experience in Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, ENT, GYN, GU, Endocrine, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, Robotics, or Total Joints preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Ambulatory OR / Pre-Op/PACU unit of a hospital-based ambulatory surgery setting.
• Unit includes 20 pre/post patient bays, 2 ORs, 2 GI procedural rooms, and 1 VIR procedural room, staffed by 10 RNs and 1 PCT.
• Cares for a variety of surgical specialties including Orthopedics (total joints, arthroscopy, hand, shoulder & elbow), Interventional Radiology (VIR), and GI (upper/lower scopes).

Skills

SC/Compact RN license

BLS certification

1 year OR/surgical experience

Specialty experience (Ortho/IR/GYN/ENT

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an Ambulatory OR RN requiring an SC or Compact RN license and at least 1 year of relevant surgical experience.

Requirements

• Active SC or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS certification (AHA) required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant OR/surgical experience required
• Experience in Ophthalmology, Ortho, ENT, GYN, GU, Endocrine, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, Robotics, or Total Joints preferred
• Well-rounded specialty experience aligned with unit caseload required; unit does not perform general surgery, L&D, or pediatric cases
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Skills in administration of blood/blood products, cardiac monitoring, infection control, laser and radiation safety, specimen handling, peripheral IV starts, Universal Protocol time-out procedures, urinary catheterization, and wound management preferred
• Scrub ability for orthopedic and arthroscopic surgeries a plus but not required
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Work in the Ambulatory OR / Pre-Op/PACU unit of a hospital-based ambulatory surgery setting
• Unit includes 20 pre/post patient bays, 2 ORs, 2 GI procedural rooms, and 1 VIR procedural room, staffed by 10 RNs and 1 PCT
• Cares for a variety of surgical specialties including Orthopedics (total joints, arthroscopy, hand, shoulder & elbow), Interventional Radiology (VIR), and GI (upper/lower scopes)
• Responsibilities include pre-op patient prep such as history review, medication reconciliation, vital signs, EKGs, IV starts, FSBS, and administration of IV fluids, antibiotics, and pre-meds
• Post-anesthesia recovery duties include monitoring patients through phases of anesthesia recovery, reviewing discharge instructions, and discharging patients via wheelchair to vehicle
• Schedule is 4x10-hour day shifts, 6:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional late shifts a few times per month
• No on-call requirements
• Possibility of floating within the Periop facility as needed
• Uses Epic EMR system
• Works closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and OR nurses to deliver safe, effective patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory surgical environment
• Radiation badge will be provided by parent company
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
• Local candidates within 60 miles are accepted, though non-local candidates are prioritized
• Previous MUSC perm or PRN staff must be separated from the system for at least 1 year before returning as a travelers
• All requested time off must be submitted at the time of application, with approval based on facility needs; multiple RTO requests during the contract are typically denied
• Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2-week period
• During hurricane season (June through November), staff may be reassigned to emergency response teams as needed

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-740195

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