Operating Room RN
Summit, NJ
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: RN - OR - Travel

Location: Summit, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel Nursing (Operating Room)

Job Description

• Perform thorough, systematic, and accurate patient assessments across all age groups (Pediatric to Geriatric).
• Deliver competent clinical nursing care in the operating room setting, including knowledge of emergency equipment and procedures.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation of nursing processes and patient progress, including patient education.
• Demonstrate professionalism by adhering to policies, procedures, and identifying areas for clinical and professional growth.
• Promote patient and family-centered care with a cooperative team approach, maintaining confidentiality per HIPAA guidelines.
• Follow National Patient Safety Goals, including Universal Protocol and patient identification standards.
• Use safe transfer techniques and proper body mechanics for self and patients.
• Understand surgical patient conditions, procedures, and equipment; individualize care based on procedure and anesthesia type.
• Assess patient reactions and understanding of surgical procedures and instructions.
• Take responsibility for prioritizing and directing patient care within the perioperative team.
• Provide pre-operative and postoperative patient education and assessments.
• Support timely completion and evaluation of Pre Admission Testing (PAT) orders.

Contract Length

• 8 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of nursing experience (higher value from available data).
• Current RN license in New Jersey.
• BLS certification required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Associates or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• CNOR certification preferred (not required).

Physical Requirements

• As defined by Occupational Safety/OMS standards.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required.