Operating Room RN
Summit, NJ
American Traveler
5x8 hrs, Nights
$2,769/weekOverview
- Start Date07/13/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration8 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care504 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 5x8hrs
- Hours: 40 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
- Length: 8 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Operating Room position in a New Jersey hospital, requiring scrub and circulate proficiency across multiple surgical specialties and an active NJ RN license.
Details
- Operating Room (OR) in an acute care hospital setting
- Surgical specialties include orthopedic, general, urology, and robotic procedures
- Patient population spans pediatric through geriatric
- AM shift, 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- 12.5-hour shifts, 3 days per week (37.5 hours/week)
- No on-call required
- Charting performed in Epic (experience required)
- Travelers may be floated to a nearby sister hospital
Requirements
- Active NJ RN license (NJ or compact) required
- BLS certification required
- CNOR certification preferred
- Minimum 1 year of OR nursing experience required
- Must be able to scrub and circulate across multiple surgical specialties including ortho, general, urology, and robotics
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 2 professional references required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provides perioperative nursing care across the full continuum, including pre-operative and post-operative assessment and patient education
- Supports Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) by evaluating orders for appropriateness based on proposed surgery, patient age, and health status
- Individualizes patient care according to procedure type and anesthesia plan
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
- Travelers who have been on assignment for one calendar year must take a 30–60 day break before returning to a new assignment at this facility
Facility
Overlook Medical Center
1 nurse recommends working with Overlook Medical Center

- Short Term Acute Care
- 504 beds
Employer
American Traveler
71 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Kerissa and her team are wonderful. Very responsive, will answer any questions you may have and if not they will put you through to someone who will. Weekly check ins are greatly appreciated and if I miss anything important they reach out!
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Summit, NJ
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