OR RN
Summit, NJ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN - Operating Room with NJ or compact RN license and the ability to scrub and circulate on robotics, ortho, neuro, and general surgical cases.

Details

• Operating Room unit in a hospital setting
• 12-hour AM shifts, 3 days per week, scheduled 11a-12a
• Must be able to scrub and circulate on robotics, orthopedic, neuro, and general surgical procedures
• Float requirement including potential float to a sister hospital nearby
• On-call required
• Epic EMR used for charting

Requirements

• Active NJ or compact RN license required
• BLS certification required
• CNOR certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of OR experience required
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Competent in patient education, National Patient Safety Goals, Universal Protocol, safe transfer techniques, and body mechanics
• Experience with pre-operative and postoperative assessment and education
• Familiarity with Pre Admission Testing (PAT) processes

Additional Information

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments across all age groups from pediatric to geriatric
• Deliver competent clinical care and support emergency procedures as part of the perioperative team
• Maintain accurate and complete documentation of patient care and progress
• Uphold professional practice standards and patient confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines
• Promote patient and family-centered care in collaboration with the care team
• Follow safety protocols including patient identification and safe transfer techniques
• Individualize care according to surgical procedure and anesthesia type
• Assume responsibility for prioritizing patient care based on condition and needs
• Provide pre- and post-operative education to patients and families
• Support timely completion of pre-admission testing when applicable
• Local candidates accepted at a different pay rate
• Travelers may stay on assignment up to one calendar year before requiring a break before returning