American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Charleston, South Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Operating Room RN with at least two years of scrub and circulate experience, SC or compact RN license, and AHA BLS/ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital with Magnet recognition
• Assignment is within the hospital Operating Room, handling general, cardiac, vascular, and endovascular cases
• Night shift position with a 36-hour workweek (3x12s, 6:00 PM - 6:30 AM)
• Possible holiday coverage required
• No on-call responsibilities
• EMR is Epic
• General OR duties include scrubbing and circulating for a wide range of surgical cases
• Potential assignment to emergency response teams during hurricane season (June–November)
• Facility offers free and paid parking options depending on shift
• Pre-assignment modules (approx. 4 hours) required and completed before start
• All requested time off must be disclosed at the time of application; approvals based on department needs
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this position

Requirements

• Active SC or compact RN license required in hand at time of contract start
• Minimum of 2 years recent OR experience required
• Must have experience scrubbing general cases and circulating all cases, including cardiac, vascular, and endovascular
• BLS and ACLS certifications required, both must be AHA
• Radiation badge required (will be provided by agency)
• Preferred experience in scrubbing vascular and general cases
• Must provide SSN and driver’s license for consideration
• Previous perm or PRN staff must be separated from the health system for at least 1 year
• Must reside outside a 60-mile radius to be considered for the travel pay rate; locals accepted on a case-by-case basis

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

American Traveler Job ID #P-643501. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

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