Pediatric Operating Room RN
New Brunswick, NJ
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Pediatric OR Registered Nurse

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Pediatric OR Registered Nurse with at least 1.5 years of experience. The role involves working weekends with no on-call duties. Block scheduling requests must be included and approved with the application. Local candidates are accepted.

Key Responsibilities

• Scrub and circulate during surgeries
• Support a variety of cases including general surgery, urology, orthopedic, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, advanced ENT, and spine surgeries
• Scrubs will be provided

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required for all RNs
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required for Pediatric ER, Pediatric Acute Care, ED, Outpatient Surgery, PACU, PICU, and Pediatrics
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Preferred but not required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required for L&D, Mother Baby, Newborn, NICU, Nursery, Antepartum, and Special Care Nursery
• CHEMO Certification – Not required for this role
• Other certifications may be required depending on specific unit assignments

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 1.5 years of specialty experience as a Registered Nurse in Pediatric OR or related areas
• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience

Scheduling

• Weekends required
• No on-call duties
• Block scheduling requests must be approved

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID and Driver’s License (must be provided within 48 hours of signing)
• I9 verification
• E-Verify clearance
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (including aliases and all locations lived/worked in past 7 years)
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Work history verification for at least 1 year prior to start (New Jersey state requirement)
• References: 2 references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Negative urine drug screen within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• TB testing and clearance (blood or skin test within 3 months of start)
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (annual requirement)
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance (mandatory on-site fit test on first day)
• Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination
• Latex allergy questionnaire if applicable
• Annual education sign-off and facility-specific orientation requirements

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (within 72 hours of signing)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (required for applicable units)
• Pass/Fail Testing for EKG and Medication (with remediation policy)
• Color Blind Testing (within 1 year)
• Other competency exams as required by the facility

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to scrub and circulate in the OR
• Scrubs are provided
• No on-call responsibilities
• Locals accepted
• Block scheduling requests must be approved with application

This position offers an opportunity to work in a diverse surgical environment with a focus on pediatric patients, requiring strong clinical skills and relevant certifications.