Registered Nurse II - Rutledge Tower Operating Room

Overview

Registered Nurse II – Rutledge Tower Ambulatory OR. Rutledge Tower Operating Room has 9 OR suites for adult outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures, serving specialties including ENT, Oral Surgery, Adult Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Plastics, Gynecology, Urology, Pain Management, Orthopedics, Surgical Oncology, Endocrine, Colorectal, and Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS). The OR is open Monday through Friday until 5:00pm and is closed on weekends and major holidays.

Nurses in the OR are trained to circulate and scrub for several specialties. Rutledge Tower OR is a nurse‑driven magnet facility designed to provide excellence in nursing care.

Entity:
Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

• Hours Per Week: 40
• Scheduled Work Hours/Shift: Monday–Friday, 6:30am–5:00pm or 7:30am–6:00pm. No nights, weekends, holidays. Only eye team takes call.

Under general supervision, the Registered Nurse II provides individualized, goal-directed patient care to families and patients at the competent level utilizing the nursing process; delivers safe and effective care and collaborates with the health care team to achieve desired results.

Bachelor of Nursing degree preferred. RN staff hired on or after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree must enroll in an accredited BSN program within two years and obtain a BSN within four years of hire or reclassification. A minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse is required.

Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required (AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers or equivalent, or American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider).

Ability to perform job functions while standing, walking, bending, twisting, and reaching in various positions. Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs unassisted, and to assist with transfers as needed. Visual and hearing capabilities must be sufficient for safe patient care. Ability to work rotating shifts and overtime as required. Requires ability to work in a latex‑safe environment and to use respirator if required for selected positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on 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. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based on qualifications, merit, and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

• RN license in good standing in SC or a compact state
• BLS certification
• One year of RN experience required