Travel RN - Operating Room

American Traveler; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Generous Housing Allowance

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN for a Level I trauma academic medical center in Charleston, SC. Ophthalmology surgical experience and SC or Compact RN licensure are required.

Responsibilities include 3x12 shifts, on-call for ophthalmology cases, EPIC charting, and floating within the facility. Travel and first-time traveler options are available with housing and licensure support.

Qualifications

• Active SC or Compact RN license
• Current BLS certification (AHA only)
• Radiation Badge required (provided by agency)
• 2 years of OR nursing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Ophthalmology cases including retinal detachments, vitrectomy, cataract removal, eye trauma
• Scrub experience strongly preferred
• Level I trauma center experience preferred
• SSN required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Work in the Main Operating Room of a Level I academic trauma center with 21 OR suites
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• On-call required for Ophthalmology cases, ~4–6 shifts every 4 weeks
• Floating within scope to meet facility needs
• Uses EPIC for charting
• Nursing team trained to scrub and circulate procedures
• Work in a Magnet-designated department with cutting-edge surgical tech
• Team composition: 75% RNs, 25% CSTs
• Scrubs provided by facility
• First-time travelers accepted
• Must reside outside 60-mile radius for standard travel rate
• Block scheduling may be accommodated
• All time-off requests require advance approval
• Hurricane season may require emergency response involvement
• Pre-start modules averaging 4 hours required

Skills

Ophthalmology experience

OR nursing

SC/Compact RN license

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN for a Level I trauma academic medical center requiring ophthalmology surgical experience and SC or Compact RN licensure.

Requirements

• Active SC or Multi-State/Compact RN license
• Current BLS certification (AHA only)
• Radiation Badge required (provided by agency)
• 2 years of OR nursing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with Ophthalmology cases required, including retinal detachments, vitrectomy, cataract removal, and eye trauma
• Scrub experience strongly preferred
• Level I trauma center experience preferred
• SSN required for consideration

Responsibilities

• Work in the Main Operating Room of a Level I academic trauma center with 21 OR suites covering all surgical specialties
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• On-call required specific to Ophthalmology cases, approximately 4-6 call shifts every 4 weeks
• Floating required within scope to meet facility needs, including between like units and sister facilities
• Uses EPIC for charting
• Nursing team trained to both scrub and circulate surgical procedures
• Work within a Magnet-designated, nurse-driven department utilizing cutting-edge surgical technology
• Nursing team composed of 75% Registered Nurses and 25% Certified Surgical Technologists
• Scrubs provided by facility
• First-time travelers accepted
• Previous permanent or PRN staff must be separated from the facility for 1 year before returning as a traveler
• Must reside outside a 60-mile radius to qualify for standard travel rate; local candidates considered case-by-case at a reduced rate
• Block scheduling may be accommodated pending manager approval based on unit needs
• All requested time off must be submitted in advance for facility approval
• Travelers should be aware that during hurricane season (June through November, peak August-September), all staff may be assigned to emergency response teams
• Pre-start modules required, averaging 4 hours, completed prior to start date

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