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

• Pediatric Operating Room nurse role requiring both scrubbing and circulating.
• Types of cases include general surgery, urology, orthopedic, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, advanced ENT, and spine surgeries.
• Must be able to scrub and circulate during procedures.
• Scrubs provided.
• Weekends required.
• No on-call duties.
• Block scheduling requests must be included and approved with submission.
• Local candidates accepted.

Required Experience

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

Required Certifications & Licenses

• RN license valid in New Jersey.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required.
• CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) preferred but not required.

Additional Required Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) is not required for Pediatric OR.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) is not required for Pediatric OR.
• Chemotherapy certification is not required for Pediatric OR.
• Other certifications such as NIH Stroke Certification, Management of Assaultive Behavior, or specialized CEUs are not applicable unless specified by the facility.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, including criminal, MVR/DMV, sex offender, and alias searches.
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine drug screen).
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, confirming ability to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes.
• Immunization and titer documentation required for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually during flu season.
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance required prior to start.
• Color blindness exam required only if job tasks require color discrimination (not typically required for Pediatric OR).
• Completion of facility-specific education and attestations, including annual education sign-off and floating policy.
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history.
• Two references within the last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference.
• Work history verification per New Jersey state requirements.

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Weekend shifts required.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Block scheduling requests must be approved.

Summary

This Pediatric OR RN travel contract in New Brunswick, NJ requires at least 1.5 years of Pediatric OR nursing experience, current RN licensure in NJ, BLS and PALS certifications, and the ability to scrub and circulate in a variety of surgical cases. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks. Candidates must comply with extensive health, background, and competency documentation requirements. Weekend work is mandatory, with no on-call duties. Scrubs are provided.

Note: This summary excludes contact details, pay rates, and facility-specific names per instructions.