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

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Overview

• Role: Registered Nurse in Operating Room (OR)
• Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM (3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts)
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Patient Population: Pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric
• Unit: 14 Operating Rooms, multispecialty surgical program with advanced robotic surgery
• Floating: Required to float within skillset without exception
• Scrubs: Provided by hospital

Scheduling & On-Call Requirements

• On-call: 1 weekend per month (Saturday/Sunday) plus 2 eight-hour shifts per week
• Holiday: Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays as needed by unit
• Call-off Policy: Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Accepts first-time travelers and local candidates

Required Experience

• Minimum 1.5 years of Registered Nurse experience

Required Licenses & Certifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• Operating Room (OR) experience of at least 1.5 years, including experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Clinical Skills & Procedures

• Vascular: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repair, Arteriovenous fistula repair, Carotid angioplasty, Carotid artery stenting, Carotid Endarterectomy, Femoral popliteal bypass graft
• Gynecologic: Abdominal/Vaginal hysterectomy, Anterior/Posterior Repair (Colporrhaphy), Bilateral tubal ligation, Dilation & Curettage, Laparoscopic assisted gynecological procedures
• General Surgery: Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colon resection, Hernia repair (inguinal/umbilical), Laparoscopic assisted procedures, Partial/total thyroidectomy, Whipple procedure
• Orthopedic/Neuro: Arthroscopy, Closed/Open fracture reduction, Laminectomy/Discectomy, Total joint replacement
• Endoscopic: Bronchoscopy, Colonoscopy, EGD, PEG tube placement/exchange
• Robotics: Colorectal, Gastrointestinal, Gynecologic, Neuro, Orthopedic, Otolaryngologic, Transoral, Urologic procedures

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Two references within last 2 years (one managerial)
• New Jersey state work history verification for at least 1 year prior to start (30-day gaps allowed)
• Background checks including criminal, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific exclusions list (within 30 days of start)
• Drug screen (10-panel urine) within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol
• Respiratory medical clearance and on-site fit testing (mandatory)
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire if applicable
• Completion of facility-specific annual education and safety training

Competency & Testing Requirements

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam within 72 hours of signing contract
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (required for adult critical care, ED, telemetry, and related units)
• IV Therapy/Infusion exam (not required for OR specialties)
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication knowledge with remediation policy
• Skills checklist updated annually

Additional Certifications (as applicable)

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) – Not required for OR RN
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – Not required for OR RN
• Chemotherapy certification – Not required for OR RN
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) – Not required for OR RN
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) – Not required for OR RN

Notes

• Candidates must provide proof of all certifications and licenses with legal names matching documentation or provide proof of name change
• Facility provides hospital scrubs
• Floating within skillset is mandatory
• First-time travelers are welcome

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-volume, advanced surgical environment with a broad range of specialties and cutting-edge robotic surgery programs.