Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room in Charleston, SC

Key Responsibilities Prepare patients prior to surgery by reviewing medical history, reconciling home medications, obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs as applicable, initiating IV access, and administering IV fluids, antibiotics, and pre-medications as ordered. Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and OR nursing staff to deliver safe and effective patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory environment.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Ambulatory Operating Room

Location

Charleston, SC

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Onsite | Days | 4x10-hour shifts per week, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM | Occasional late shifts a few times per month

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients prior to surgery by reviewing medical history, reconciling home medications, obtaining vital signs, performing EKGs as applicable, initiating IV access, and administering IV fluids, antibiotics, and pre-medications as ordered
• Provide post-anesthesia recovery care including monitoring vital signs through all phases of recovery and reviewing and delivering discharge instructions
• Discharge post-anesthesia patients safely via wheelchair to vehicle
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and OR nursing staff to deliver safe and effective patient care in a fast-paced ambulatory environment
• Care for patients across a variety of surgical services including Orthopedics, Interventional Radiology, and GI procedures
• Float within the perioperative facility as needed to meet departmental needs

Required Qualifications

• Active South Carolina RN license or valid Compact RN license (SC license must be active prior to start date)
• Current BLS certification
• Minimum 1 year of Operating Room or perioperative nursing experience
• Experience in one or more of the following specialties: Ophthalmology, Orthopedics, ENT, GYN, GU, Endocrine, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, Robotics, or Total Joints
• No first-time travelers; prior travel nursing experience required
• Radiation badge required (must be provided by employing agency)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Well-rounded surgical background spanning multiple specialties aligned with ambulatory OR caseload
• Experience in pre-operative and post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) settings
• Familiarity with Interventional Radiology and GI procedural environments

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic ambulatory OR environment caring for a diverse surgical caseload across multiple specialties
• No on-call requirements and special scheduling requests considered at manager's discretion