Operating Room Registered Nurse
Newark, NJ
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

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

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 3 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Details

• Primary Unit: Operating Room (OR)
• On-Call Requirements:

  • 1 weekend per month (Saturday/Sunday)
  • On call for 2 shifts per week (8 hours each)

Experience & Specialty Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse - Operating Room

• Required Experience: Minimum 1.5 years in specialty

• Types of Cases/Experience Required:

  • General surgery
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Gynecological surgery
  • Robotic surgery
  • Orthopedic/Neurosurgery
  • Vascular surgery
  • Pediatric surgery

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - Required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Required
  • CNOR Certification - Preferred
  • Scrub experience highly preferred; will consider circulator role

• Charting Systems: OR Manager (PICIS), EPIC

• Scrub Provided

• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (First-time travelers accepted)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 30 days of start
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific exclusions list checks within 30 days of start and for every contract renewal
  • Must include all aliases and locations worked/lived in past 7 years
  • No open cases allowed at start
  • Attestation required if background check is pending at start

• Health & Immunization Requirements:

  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
  • Physical exam within the past 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
  • Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine test)
  • Seasonal influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
  • Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Fit test and respiratory medical clearance required prior to start (on-site fit testing mandatory)
  • Latex allergy questionnaire if applicable
  • Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination

• Competency Exams & Testing:

  • Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 72 hours of signing
  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for applicable units
  • Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge with remediation process if failed
  • Color blind testing within 1 year of start if applicable

• References & Work History:

  • Two references within last 2 years (one managerial)
  • Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
  • Work history verification required for New Jersey candidates (minimum 1 year prior to start)

Additional Requirements

• Orientation & Training:

  • Annual education sign-off required prior to start and updated annually
  • Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) certification required for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs (online and in-person portions)
  • Vendor medical clearance form required for candidates with history of positive TB
  • Facility-specific policies such as floating policy must be completed for every new assignment

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse in the Operating Room in Newark, NJ. The role requires at least 1.5 years of OR nursing experience with exposure to a variety of surgical specialties. BLS and ACLS certifications are mandatory, with CNOR preferred. Scrub experience is highly preferred but circulator roles will be considered. The position includes on-call responsibilities and requires compliance with extensive background checks, health screenings, immunizations, competency exams, and facility-specific training and documentation.

First-time travelers are welcome to apply.