Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room Full Time Day

RWJBarnabas Health; Communipaw (NJ); On-site; USD 66,124 - 92,299; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Disability & Life Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Jersey City Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room. This full-time, day shift position provides opportunities to participate in complex surgeries with state-of-the-art technology and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a Magnet hospital setting.

The role requires a BSN or enrollment, IV certification, NJ RN license, and BLS. Scheduling includes 35.3 hours weekly, Monday–Friday with every other weekend and holiday rotation, and

Qualifications

• BSN required or actively enrolled in BSN program with expected completion date.
• IV certified from an approved facility, or completed IV certification during orientation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet system staffing needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in complex surgeries in the OR using state-of-the-art technology.
• Advocate for patients undergoing anesthesia or sedation and coordinate with the care team.
• Must be able to scrub and circulate in multiple services including vascular, neuro/spine, robotics, trauma, and general.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Collaboration

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

BSN

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room – Full Time Day

Location: Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302

Department: Operating Room

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Day (7:00 AM-3:00 PM)

Pay Range: $47.85 – $67.04 per hour

Job Overview

Jersey City Medical Center (JCMC) is a 352-bed, not-for-profit acute care facility and Magnet hospital located in the vibrant Jersey City waterfront community. JCMC is the largest healthcare service provider in Hudson County, with a newly expanded emergency department and OR suites. We are seeking a dedicated RN to join our Operating Room team.

Qualifications – Required

• BSN required or actively enrolled in a BSN program with expected completion date.
• IV certified from an approved facility, or completed IV certification during orientation.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet system staffing needs.

Qualifications – Preferred

• 2–3 years of nursing experience; OR experience preferred.
• New graduates accepted with successful completion of a periop 101 course.

Certifications and Licenses Required

• CNOR certification preferred.
• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement.
• BLS from the American Heart Association.

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift: 35.3 hours per week (7:00 AM-3:00 PM).
• Monday–Friday, every other weekend and holiday rotation.
• Full-Time.
• On-Call required.

Essential Functions

As an OR Nurse, you will participate in complex surgeries using state-of-the-art technology in our surgical suites. You will advocate for patients undergoing anesthesia or sedation, work cooperatively with the multidisciplinary care team, and maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the perioperative setting.

Other Duties

Must be able to scrub and circulate in the following services: vascular, endovascular, neurovascular, neuro/spine, robotics, thoracic, trauma, and general.

Benefits and Perks

Our comprehensive benefits include:

• Paid Time Off, including vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Retirement plans.
• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan planning support.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Wellness programs.
• Voluntary benefits, e.g., pet insurance.
• Community and volunteer opportunities.
• Discounts with partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in patient care, education, and research to address clinical and social determinants of health.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.