Registered Nurse (Per Diem Day RN) Operating Room

RWJBarnabas Health; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Trinitas Regional Medical Center in Elizabeth, NJ is hiring an Operating Room Registered Nurse (Per Diem Day RN). You'll provide perioperative nursing care, work as circulating or scrub nurse, and collaborate with surgeons and a multidisciplinary team to maintain patient safety and efficient case flow.

Active NJ RN license and current BLS are required; BSN and CNOR are preferred. Day shift, per diem, hourly pay range $48.29–$67.04 with pay transparency.

Qualifications

• Active NJ RN license and current BLS required.
• BSN and CNOR preferred.
• Experience in operating room perioperative care preferred.
• Ability to circulate and scrub as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide perioperative nursing care before, during, and after procedures.
• Support circulating and scrub roles and anticipate surgeon needs.
• Prepare the OR with instruments, supplies, and equipment for scheduled procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and infection prevention standards.
• Assist with patient positioning, monitoring, and documentation during surgery.
• Coordinate with the surgical team to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Contribute to onboarding and mentorship of new staff; support quality improvement.

Skills

Perioperative nursing

Sterile technique

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

RN license (NJ)

BSN preferred

CNOR preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse (Per Diem Day RN) Operating Room

Req #: 0000263245

Category: Nurses

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Department: Operating Room

Pay Range: $48.29 - $67.04 per hour

Location: 225 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

Job Title: PD RN

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Operating Room

Req #: 0000263245

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $48.29 - $67.04 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our Operating Room Registered Nurses play an essential role in creating a safe, coordinated, and patient-centered surgical experience. As a Per Diem Operating Room RN, you'll provide specialized perioperative nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures while working closely with surgeons and an experienced multidisciplinary team. Whether supporting the surgical team as a circulating or scrub nurse, you'll combine strong clinical judgment, technical expertise, and attention to detail to protect patient safety and keep each procedure moving efficiently. This is an opportunity to bring your perioperative skills to a collaborative environment where safety, teamwork, and clinical excellence are central to every surgical experience.

As a Per Diem Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include:

• Assessing patients' physiological and emotional needs and developing individualized nursing plans to support safe perioperative care
• Providing circulating and scrub nursing support during surgical procedures while anticipating the needs of surgeons and other members of the surgical team
• Preparing the Operating Room with the instruments, supplies, sutures, and equipment required for each scheduled procedure
• Applying aseptic and sterile techniques and maintaining the sterile field in accordance with infection prevention, OSHA, and perioperative standards
• Assisting with patient positioning, skin preparation, and draping while advocating for patient safety, dignity, and comfort throughout the surgical experience
• Monitoring patients during the intraoperative period and accurately documenting assessments, interventions, surgical activities, and other required information
• Performing surgical counts, handling specimens appropriately, and following established protocols to promote patient safety
• Inspecting and operating surgical equipment and instrumentation while completing required quality control, routine testing, and safety checks
• Coordinating instrument and supply needs, maintaining accurate inventory and tray information, and collaborating with Central Supply to minimize delays in patient care
• Supporting efficient room preparation and turnover to help facilitate timely surgical starts and case progression
• Collaborating with surgeons, nurses, surgical technologists, and other healthcare professionals to troubleshoot clinical, equipment, staffing, and workflow needs
• Supporting new team members through onboarding, mentorship, and clinical guidance while contributing to quality improvement and High Reliability practices

This role might be for you if:

• You enjoy the pace, precision, and teamwork of the Operating Room environment
• Strong assessment and critical-thinking skills allow you to anticipate patient and surgical team needs and respond confidently when priorities change
• You have a keen eye for sterile technique, surgical safety, instrumentation, and the details that keep procedures running smoothly
• You thrive in a multidisciplinary environment and build strong working relationships with surgeons, nurses, surgical technologists, and support teams
• You are comfortable functioning in circulating and scrub responsibilities based on departmental and patient care needs
• Patient advocacy is central to your practice, particularly when caring for patients during the vulnerable perioperative period
• You are organized and able to balance patient care, documentation, equipment, supplies, and changing surgical priorities
• You enjoy sharing your knowledge, supporting new team members, and contributing to a culture of continuous learning
• You value evidence-based practice, infection prevention, High Reliability principles, and continuous quality improvement

To be considered for this Per Diem Operating Room Registered Nurse opportunity, you must hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license and current BLS certification. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Certified Nurse Operating Room (CNOR) credential, and prior Operating Room experience are preferred. Candidates should demonstrate strong perioperative assessment and clinical skills, knowledge of sterile and aseptic technique, attention to detail, critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and the ability to safely manage surgical equipment, instrumentation, and supplies. Candidates should also demonstrate flexibility in supporting departmental needs and participating in required on-call coverage. This is an hourly, per diem day shift opportunity supporting the Operating Room at the Williamson Street location.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer