OR RN
Jersey City, NJ
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs
$3,080/weekOverview
- Start Date08/24/2026
- Shift Breakdown5x8 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week travel nursing assignment in Jersey City, NJ 07302. Jersey City offers a vibrant urban setting and a welcoming location for travel professionals looking to grow their careers. Join a fast-paced perioperative team supporting multiple surgical specialties in a high-acuity trauma environment.
Job Details
- Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)
- Location: Jersey City, NJ 07302
- Employment Type: Travel Contract
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,750 - $2,890
- Shift: 8-hour evening shifts (15:00 - 23:30)
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Call Requirement: 2 times per schedule
- Weekend Coverage: Required
- Charting System: EPIC
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
Job Requirements
- Active New Jersey RN license or Compact RN license required at time of submission
- Minimum of 2 years of current acute care Operating Room nursing experience required
- Current BLS certification required; ACLS preferred or required per unit guidelines
- Ability to circulate and scrub in the Operating Room
- Experience with robotic surgery and ENT cases required
- Experience in ortho, vascular, general, thoracic, and neuro surgery required
- EPIC experience strongly preferred
- Charge nurse experience preferred
- Must submit a work history scrub and circulate skills checklist
- Ability to float within surgical skillset as needed
- First-time travel nurses accepted
Responsibilities
- Provide direct perioperative nursing support in the Operating Room across a broad range of surgical specialties
- Scrub and circulate for complex and routine procedures, including trauma-related cases
- Prepare the OR by setting up equipment and ensuring readiness for scheduled surgeries
- Review next-day surgical cases and help maintain a smooth workflow
- Support patient safety, sterile technique, and efficient intraoperative care
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and perioperative team members to deliver excellent patient care
- Adapt to multiple service lines in a busy, high-acuity hospital environment
Apply now to take the next step in your OR nursing career and join this exciting Jersey City, New Jersey travel nurse opportunity.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Jersey City, NJ
As a Travel Operating Room Nurse in Jersey City, NJ here's what you should know:- Slightly higher than the national average, with housing costs being the primary contributor.
- Wages are generally competitive to accommodate the higher cost of living.
- Summer average highs of 84°F and lows of 68°F, winter average highs of 39°F and lows of 25°F.
- Short term rentals are available but may require some searching due to high demand in the area.
- Car friendliness is moderate, with traffic congestion during peak hours.
- Public transportation options include buses, light rail, and ferries for easy access to New York City.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to air pollution.
- Jersey City has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, sports activities including waterfront parks and recreational facilities, and easy access to outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
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