Tidelands Health·Murrells Inlet, South Carolina
The Registered Nurse provides nursing care based on AORN standards, preparing patients for surgery and ensuring the operating room is sterile. They monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum and assist surgeons during operations.
Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)
Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!
Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room Are you passionate about quality and committed to excellence? Consider joining our Tidelands Health team. As our region's largest health care provider, we are also one of our area's largest employers. More than 2,500 team members at more than 70 Tidelands Health locations bring our healing mission to life each day.
A Brief Overview The Registered Nurse is responsible for the provision of nursing care based on AORN standards of care and professional nursing practice: accountable for outcomes of nursing care delivered.
What you will do
Prepares patients for surgery and addresses their concerns.
Ensures the operating room is sterile, and secure necessary supplies and instruments for surgery.
Hands over medical supplies to attending surgeons during operations.
Monitors patients’ physical and emotional well-being throughout the care continuum, and observes patient vital signs.
Informs attending surgeon of issues and anomalies.
Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse - South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation in good standing with South Carolina Board of Nursing Required
Basic Life Support Certified - American Heart Association within 30 days of hire and recertification every two (2) years Required
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Certified - American Heart Association Preferred
Physical Demand Medium Physical Demand The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a contract for employment nor a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Tidelands Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.
Candidates must have an Associate's Degree in Nursing and a valid South Carolina RN license. BLS certification is required, while a BSN, MSN, and ACLS certification are preferred.
Market context
Nursing jobs in South Carolina are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings. These roles are competitive because employers often want an active nursing license, BLS from the American Heart Association at hire, and may prefer a BSN; benefits commonly include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and paid time off. Before applying, confirm your license status and BLS readiness, and note that the requirements and benefits on this platform are AI-summarized from the original job description to save research time.
