Pediatric Operating Room RN
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

Job Opportunity: Pediatric OR Registered Nurse

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

Job Description

• Blocked schedule: Friday-Sunday, 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Types of cases: General surgery, urology, orthopedic, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, advanced ENT, spine
• Must be able to scrub and circulate
• Scrubs provided
• No on-call required
• Local candidates accepted
• Manager interview required

Required Experience

• Minimum 1.5 years of experience in specialty (Pediatric OR)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – Preferred
• CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) – Preferred
• State RN license valid in New Jersey

Prior Travel Experience

• Not explicitly required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Two references within the last 2 years (one managerial)
• Criminal background check within 30 days of start
• Drug screen within 30 days of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray as per facility requirements
• Physical exam within the last 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance as applicable
• Completion of facility-specific education and orientation requirements
• Medication and competency exams (including EKG/dysrhythmia competency) within 12 months
• Color blindness test if job tasks require color discrimination
• Annual education sign-off and other facility-specific attestations

Additional Notes

• Block scheduling requests must be approved with submittal
• Candidates must be able to meet all facility-specific compliance and credentialing requirements
• RWJBarnabas Health policies apply, including floating policy and annual education updates

This position is ideal for Pediatric OR RNs with at least 1.5 years of experience seeking a travel contract with a defined block schedule and a variety of surgical cases.