Per Diem Operating Room RN — Day Shift, On-Call

RWJBarnabas Health; Hamilton (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 91,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room at RWJ Hamilton. This role supports surgical patients, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, and offers per diem hours with day shift and on-call requirements.

Candidates must hold an active NJ RN license, BLS (ACLS and PALS preferred), ASN or nursing diploma (BSN encouraged). Two years OR experience required; EPIC EMR experience preferred. Per diem compensation reflects NJ market norms.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey RN license in good standing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS; ACLS and PALS.
• Two years OR clinical experience; BSN strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and evaluate a plan of care for surgical patients.
• Maintain aseptic technique and ensure OR readiness.
• Assess patients and intervene based on clinical changes.
• Administer safe medications and provide hands-on care.
• Document accurately in the EMR to ensure continuity.
• Collaborate with physicians and team to coordinate care.

Skills

Aseptic technique

Clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Patient education

Documentation in EMR

Education

ASN or Nursing Diploma

BSN preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health in New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room at RWJ Hamilton. This role supports surgical patients, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, and offers per diem hours with day shift and on-call requirements.

Candidates must hold an active NJ RN license, BLS (ACLS and PALS preferred), ASN or nursing diploma (BSN encouraged). Two years OR experience required; EPIC EMR experience preferred. Per diem compensation reflects NJ market norms.