Operating Room Circulator and Scrub Registered Nurse
Jersey City, NJ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Jersey City, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Facility Type: Level 2 Trauma Center
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Call: 2x per schedule
• Role: Must be able to Circulate and Scrub in the Operating Room
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years of current acute care OR experience
• Specialty Experience Required:

  • Robotic and ENT
  • Orthopedic, vascular, general, thoracic, neuro surgeries
• Patient Mix: All OR specialties except Open Heart
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrubs Provided
• First-time travelers accepted

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA required, RQI and instructor cards acceptable
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – Required for RN Manager, ED, Adult Critical Care Units, MS/Tele, Outpatient Surgery, PCU, L&D; preferred for Behavioral Health
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Required for ED, Outpatient Surgery, PACU, PICU, Pediatrics
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) – Required for L&D, Mother-Baby, Newborn, NICU, Nursery, Antepartum, Special Care Nursery
• CHEMO (Chemotherapy Certification) – Required as applicable for adult and pediatric chemo nurses
• EFM (Electronic Fetal Monitoring) – Beginner and Intermediate levels required for Mother-Baby and Labor & Delivery RNs
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) – Required for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs (online and in-person training)
• NIH Stroke Certification – Required for Adult Critical Care, ED, Telemetry, MS/Tele, Cath Lab, and Stroke Center units
• Other Certifications:

  • Pass/Fail Testing (EKG, Medication)
  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (for applicable units)
  • Color Blind Testing (if job tasks require)
  • State License Verification (NURSYS verification as applicable)

Required Experience & Skills

• Must be able to circulate and scrub in the OR
• Experience with robotic and ENT surgeries
• Experience in ortho, vascular, general, thoracic, and neuro surgeries
• Submit work history and skills checklist for scrub and circulate skills

Background & Compliance Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start (including alias and multi-level searches)
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel minimum)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per facility requirements
• Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance (on-site fit testing mandatory)
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Annual education sign-off and facility-specific orientation required
• Completion of facility-specific safety and compliance training (OSHA, HIPAA, Joint Commission)
• References: 2 references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required
• Work history verification required for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior verified)

Additional Notes

• RWJBarnabas Health is the employer; documentation from one RWJ site may transfer if gap between assignments is 30 days or less
• Candidates must complete competency exams within 72 hours of signing contract
• CEUs (Continuing Education Units) required for certain specialties and must be current
• Facility-specific documents and attestations must be completed prior to start
• Candidates with name changes must provide proof and include all names in background checks
• Masking and PPE policies apply, including accommodations for religious or medical reasons

This position offers a comprehensive opportunity for experienced OR nurses with specialized surgical skills in a Level 2 Trauma Center environment, supported by a robust credentialing and compliance process.