Travel Operating Room RN – Robotic & ENT
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: 2 times per schedule
• Role Requirements:

  • Must be able to circulate and scrub in the OR
  • Minimum 2 years of current acute care OR experience required
  • Experience required in robotic surgery and ENT
  • Experience in ortho, vascular, general, thoracic, and neuro surgeries required
  • Patient mix includes all OR specialties except open heart surgery
• 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 Certification – Required as applicable for chemotherapy administration
• 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 (includes 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: May be required based on specialty and unit (e.g., Infection Control, Tech Certifications)

Required Competencies and Exams

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam – Required for all RNs & LPNs within 12 months of start
• Competency Exam – Must be completed within 72 hours of signing; required within 12 months of start
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam – Required for ED, MS/Tele, Telemetry, PCU, Observation Units, IMC, Step-Down, Adult Critical Care, PACU, Cath Lab, Educators
• Color Blind Testing – Required within 1 year if job tasks require color discrimination
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication) – Pharmacology and EKG exams required with remediation process for failures

Required Background and Health Documents

• Background Check: Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches
• Drug Screen: 10-panel urine drug screen within 30 days of start (includes amphetamines, cocaine, opiates, etc.)
• Physical Exam: Within 12 months of start, must clear candidate to perform essential job functions and be free of communicable disease
• TB Testing: Negative TB test (blood or skin) within 3 months of start or documented history with clearance
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella – Positive IgG titers or documented vaccinations
  • Varicella – Positive IgG titer or 2 vaccines
  • Hepatitis B – Positive surface antibody titer or compliant vaccine series
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap – Within past 10 years
• Flu Vaccination or Medical/Religious Exemption: Required annually during flu season
• Fit Test: Required on-site for respirator use; must be clean-shaven unless accommodation approved
• Latex Allergy Screening: Required if job tasks involve glove use or respirator use

Additional Requirements

• Work History: Minimum 7 years of work history with verification; 2 references required (one managerial)
• Skills Checklist: Scrub and circulate skills checklist must be submitted and updated annually
• Facility Specific: Must complete floating policy and annual education sign-offs
• Orientation: Must review and sign job description and facility-specific orientation materials prior to start

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse with acute care OR experience in a Level 2 Trauma Center. The role requires circulating and scrubbing skills across multiple surgical specialties including robotic and ENT procedures. Multiple certifications and competencies are required, along with comprehensive background checks, health screenings, and immunizations. First-time travelers are welcome, and scrubs are provided. The position uses EPIC for charting and requires adherence to facility-specific policies and training.