Operating Room RN
Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Operating Room Registered Nurse

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

Job Details

• Shift:

  • Option 1: 2 shifts from 3 PM to 11 PM + 2 shifts from 12 PM to 12 AM
  • Option 2: 2 shifts from 3 PM to 11 PM + 2 shifts from 1 PM to 1 AM
  • Final schedule to be discussed during interview
• Call: 2 times per schedule
• Trauma Level: Level 2 Trauma Center
• Patient Mix: All OR specialties except Open Heart
• Charting System: EPIC
• Scrub and Circulate: Must be able to perform both roles
• Robotic and ENT experience required
• Experience in Ortho, Vascular, General, Thoracic, Neuro surgeries required

Required Qualifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (Operating Room)
• Years of Experience: Minimum 2 years of current acute care or OR experience (highest requirement)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required; first-time travelers accepted
• Licenses & Certifications:

  • Current RN license valid in New Jersey
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) may be required depending on unit (confirm during onboarding)
  • Other certifications as applicable to OR nursing (e.g., Surgical Tech certifications if applicable)

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to circulate and scrub in the operating room
• Experience with robotic surgeries and ENT procedures
• Experience with orthopedic, vascular, general, thoracic, and neurological surgeries
• Must submit a work history scrub and circulate skills checklist

Health & Safety Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframe
• Physical exam within the last 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions
• Drug screening within 30 days of start
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required annually
• Fit testing for respirators as applicable
• Color blindness screening if job tasks require color discrimination
• Other immunizations and titers required:

  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
• Background checks including criminal, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, and state-specific exclusions
• Annual education and competency exams including medication and EKG/dysrhythmia testing
• Pass/fail testing for clinical knowledge (e.g., pharmacology, EKG) with remediation process

Documentation & Compliance

• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Two professional references within the last 2 years (one managerial)
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Background attestation if background check is pending at start
• Facility-specific documents and acknowledgments (e.g., safety manuals, vendor medical clearance)
• Completion of annual education sign-off and facility orientation requirements

Additional Information

• Scrubs provided
• Must complete all required health screenings and certifications prior to start
• Floating policy applies for transfers between sites within the hospital system
• Must comply with all facility-specific policies and procedures

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced OR Registered Nurses with specialized surgical experience in a Level 2 Trauma Center environment.