RN, Operating Room

RWJBarnabas Health; Lincoln Park (NJ); On-site; USD 65,918 - 93,346; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Discounts Through our Partners

Job summary

A health care organization in New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for the Level 1 Trauma Center at the Morris Cancer Center. This full-time RN role involves providing high-quality patient care in a surgical setting. Candidates should have a nursing diploma or ASN and must possess strong communication and organizational skills. We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year OR RN experience or recent graduate of a peri-OP 101 program.
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the scope defined by the Nurse Practice Act.
• Supervise and direct the delegation of tasks to team members.
• Collaborate with other patient care providers.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

ASN or Nursing Diploma

BSN (to be completed within 5 years)

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Job Title: RN

Department: Operating Room

Location: Morris Cancer Center, 165 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Shift: Evening

Status: Full-Time, Pay per hour: $47.85 - $67.76

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 selected candidate will depend on several factors, including their educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Job Overview

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for our Level 1 Trauma Center Main Operating Room on the New Brunswick campus. The OR Nurse will provide high-quality patient care in the surgical setting, working collaboratively with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals. This role requires a detail‑oriented and proactive individual who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is dedicated to improving surgical outcomes for our patients.

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Qualifications

Required:

• ASN or Nursing Diploma
• Minimum of one year OR RN experience or recent graduate of a peri-OP 101 program
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred:

• BSN or must be completed within 5 years upon hire
• CNOR

Certifications and Licenses Required

• BLS and ACLS certification
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements

• Evening Shift, 40 hours per week
• Weekends, holidays, and on‑call as assigned

Essential Functions

• The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the healthcare system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards, and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics.
• The Registered Nurse assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence‑based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (e.g., damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
• The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient's needs.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient‑centered, high‑quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best‑in‑class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high‑quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer