Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room
Morristown, NJ
Med Ninjas
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Operating Room (Travel RN)
Specialty: Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing
Shift: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts per week
Hours: 36 hours per week

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room (OR). The ideal candidate will have experience providing perioperative nursing care, supporting surgical procedures, maintaining patient safety, and collaborating with the surgical team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and systematic patient assessments across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.

• Provide direct nursing care and support the surgical team throughout the perioperative process.

• Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures, equipment, emergency protocols, and patient care standards.

• Monitor patient conditions and prioritize care based on clinical needs and changes in patient status.

• Maintain accurate and complete patient documentation, including assessments, interventions, and patient progress.

• Follow infection prevention procedures, National Patient Safety Goals, and Universal Protocol.

• Verify patient identity using two approved identifiers and maintain safe patient-handling practices.

• Individualize patient care according to the surgical procedure, patient condition, and type of anesthesia.

• Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures, preoperative preparation, and postoperative instructions.

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective surgical care.

• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

• Follow facility policies, professional nursing standards, and perioperative safety protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant nursing experience.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) certification preferred.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.