Perioperative Care RN (Registered Nurse)

Job Description Summary The Main Operating Room is within a level one, academic trauma center. There are 21- OR suites which cover all surgical specialties, to include, Trauma, Transplant, Ortho, Neuro, ENT, GU-GYN, Robotics and Pediatric hearts. The nursing teams consists of 75% Registered Nurses and 25% Certified Surgical Technologist. RNs are trained to both scrub and circulate surgical procedures. The Main OR is a busy and dynamic nurse driven, Magnet designated department that provides cutting-edge technology to the citizens of SC.
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
CC000694 CHS - Surgery / Trauma (Main)
Hourly
Health-28
Work Shift

Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: 3-12 hour shifts. Multiple shifts available based on the needs of the department.
*Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus available for external candidates with 2-year commitment. Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the principles and practices of the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and interacts with other members of the health care team to achieve desired results.
Minimum Training and Education : Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree in nursing are required to be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two years and successfully obtain a BSN degree within four years of the RN hire or reclassification date. Refer to policy A141 for more details. A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required.
Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations : Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.