Operating Room Registered Nurse
Newark, New Jersey
Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Position Details

• Shift: Day shift, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM (3 shifts per week, 12-hour shifts)
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• On-call: 1 weekend per month (Saturday/Sunday) plus 2 additional 8-hour shifts per week
• Weekend Requirement: Refer to on-call schedule
• Holiday Requirement: Must work 1 of 2 or 2 of 3 holidays as needed by the unit
• Charting System: EPIC experience required; familiarity with OR Manager (PICIS) preferred
• Floating: Must float within skillset without exception
• Scrubs: Provided by hospital
• Accepts: First-time travelers and local candidates

Required Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Experience

• Minimum 1.5 years of Operating Room (OR) experience
• Operating Room experience within the last year

Clinical Skills

• Ability to scrub and circulate in the Operating Room (scrub and circulate required)
• Ability to float within skillset without exception
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Facility & Unit Information

• 14 Operating Rooms serving pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
• No eye surgery performed
• High-volume, multispecialty surgical program with advanced minimally invasive and complex procedures
• Comprehensive robotic surgery program
• Recognized for advanced surgical and critical care capabilities

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

Background & Screening

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start
• Employment history verification with minimum 7 years work history, including 1 year prior to start verified for New Jersey candidates
• Drug screen (10-panel) within 30 days of start
• References: 2 references within last 2 years, including at least one managerial reference

Health & Safety

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol (within 3 months of start)
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance required prior to start, with on-site fit testing mandatory
• Color blindness exam if job tasks require color discrimination
• Latex allergy screening questionnaire if applicable

Competency & Testing

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam required within 72 hours of signing contract
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam required for applicable units
• IV Therapy/Infusion exam required for all RNs except OR specialties
• Pass/fail testing for EKG and medication exams with remediation policy

Additional Certifications (if applicable)

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Chemotherapy certification for oncology-related roles
• Electronic Fetal Monitoring (EFM) for Mother-Baby and Labor & Delivery RNs
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs

Notes

• Candidates must provide required documentation promptly; some documents are time-sensitive (e.g., driver’s license within 48 hours of signing)
• Facility has strict policies on scheduling requests and call-offs
• Candidates must complete annual education sign-offs and facility-specific orientation requirements prior to start
• Floating policy must be acknowledged and completed for every new assignment or site transfer

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, technologically advanced operating room environment with a diverse patient population and a wide variety of surgical specialties.