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

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location

• Jersey City, New Jersey

Contract Details

• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
• Total hours per week: 36

Job Description

• Must be able to circulate and scrub in the Operating Room.
• Patient mix includes all OR specialties except Open Heart.
• Required experience in robotic and ENT surgeries.
• Experience in ortho, vascular, general, thoracic, and neuro surgeries required.
• Facility is a Level 2 Trauma Center.
• Charting system used: EPIC.
• Call required 2 times per schedule.
• Scrubs provided.
• First-time travelers accepted.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey.
• Minimum 2 years of Operating Room (OR) experience, including experience within the last year.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience in an Acute Care setting.
• Ability to circulate and scrub in the Operating Room.
• Experience in Robotic Surgery.
• Experience in General Surgery.
• Experience in ENT Surgery.
• Experience in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Experience in Vascular Surgery.
• Experience in Thoracic Surgery.
• Experience in Neurosurgery.

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or equivalent.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit (verify if applicable).
• Other certifications (e.g., IV Certification) as applicable.
• Pass/fail competency exams including medication/pharmacology, EKG/dysrhythmia, IV therapy/infusion required within 12 months of start.
• Completion of required CEUs (Continuing Education Units) as applicable.
• Annual education sign-off and safety manual acknowledgment required.

Health & Safety Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months confirming fitness for duty and free of communicable disease.
• Drug screen (10-panel urine) within 30 days of start.
• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing mandatory prior to start.
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually.
• Immunity or vaccination proof for Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap.
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire if job tasks require glove use.
• Color vision test if job tasks require color discrimination.

Background & Documentation

• Criminal background check required within 30 days of start.
• Must clear federal and state exclusion lists and verifications.
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history required.
• Two professional references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference.
• New Jersey state-specific work history verification required (minimum 1 year prior to start, allowing 30-day gaps).
• Government-issued photo ID and driver's license required within 48 hours of signing.
• Completion of facility-specific documents including floating policy, job description acknowledgment, and annual education materials.

Additional Information

• Due to local events (e.g., World Cup games), housing suggestions include Staten Island, Montclair, West Orange, and Belleville.
• Candidates must be able to complete all required documentation and certifications timely to avoid delays.
• On-site fit testing requires candidates to be clean-shaven unless a medical/religious accommodation is approved.
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification required if working in ER, Pediatric ER, or Behavioral Health settings (not specifically stated for this role but may be applicable if assigned).

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this Operating Room RN travel contract in New Jersey.