Pediatric Operating Room Nurse
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
• Locals accepted
• Block scheduling requests must be included and approved with submission

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey
• Minimum 1.5 years of Pediatric OR (Operating Room) experience, with experience within the last year
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• IV Certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Experience in an acute care setting

Additional Required Certifications (as applicable)

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - Not required for Pediatric OR RN
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required
• CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) preferred but not required
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program) - Not required for Pediatric OR RN
• CHEMO certification - Not required for Operating Room RN
• Other certifications may be required depending on specific unit or cases

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit prior travel experience required

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start (including criminal, alias, and employment verification)
• Drug screen within 30 days of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframe
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance as required
• Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Two references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference
• Completion of medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, IV therapy, and competency exams within required timeframes
• Completion of annual education sign-off and facility-specific orientation materials

Important Notes

• All RNs must complete the Peripheral IV and Central Line Education Package for new bookings (fee applies)
• Candidates must be able to scrub and circulate in the OR
• Block scheduling is mandatory and must be approved
• Scrubs are provided on assignment
• No on-call duties
• Locals are accepted for this assignment

This position is ideal for Pediatric OR RNs with at least 1.5 years of experience who are comfortable working a blocked weekend night schedule and have the required certifications.