RN - OPERATING ROOM - PD

Hudson Regional Health; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus, NJ, is seeking a qualified RN for the Operating Room. The role requires active NJ RN licensure with 1–2 years of OR experience and strong aseptic technique. Guardian of patient safety, you will collaborate with surgeons and staff to ensure smooth, sterile procedures and timely care.

Clinical duties include case setup, instrument handling, preop assessment, and post-anesthesia handoff. BSN is encouraged, and CNOR credentials are favored for advancement.

Qualifications

• Requires active NJ RN license.
• BSN encouraged but not required.
• Minimum 1–2 years in Operating Room.

Responsibilities

• Prepares for cases by ensuring supplies and equipment are ready.
• Assists with positioning, sterile technique, and draping.
• Maintains aseptic technique and handles specimens per protocol.
• Collaborates with team and communicates patient data to PACU.
• Adheres to Universal Time-Out protocol and turnover times.

Skills

Hand hygiene compliance

Aseptic technique

Operative room procedures

Patient assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Associate Degree or Diploma in Nursing

BSN encouraged

Licensed Registered Nurse (NJ)

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

CNOR encouraged

Job description

Secaucus, NJ, US

Salary Range: $60.00 To $64.00 Annually

RN - OPERATING ROOM - PD

Hudson Regional Hospital, nestled in Secaucus, New Jersey, is a distinguished healthcare institution committed to building a healthier community through exceptional care, advanced technology, and knowledgeable physicians. We take pride in being the #1 choice for surgery, boasting the Institute for Robotic Surgery, equipped with the latest surgical robots and six SRC Center of Excellence designations. This places us at the forefront of robotic and minimally invasive surgery, with the unique distinction of being the world's first hospital to receive the SRC Center of Excellence designation in Robotic Spine Surgery.

Job Specific Competencies:

• Directly accountable for preventing hospital aquired infections reated to hand-hygiene performance of self and staff
• Demonstrates ability to adapt to varied age specific patient populations to include adolescent, adult and geriatrics.
• Ensures all supplies and equipmenta are available for each case.
• Reviews pertinent chart data and assesses patient preoperatively and documents appropriately.
• Assists in the formulation and delivery of teaching to the patient and family in a manner that is easily understood
• Prioritizes workload and prepares for the specific operative procedure utilizing appropriate Preference Card/Case Cart Requisition.
• Assists in the positioning, skin preparation and draping of the patient according policy and procedure.
• Follows department and hospital protocols on the handling and documentation of surgical specimens.
• Follows hospital protocols regarding surgical counts and the documentation of same.
• Collects, interprets and communicates data that is relevant to the patient's care.
• Cleans and maintains equipment at the end of each case.
• Maintains accepted standards of aseptic technique and manages sterile field utilizing proper infection control practices when both scrubbed and circulating.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the surgical procedure, equipment, instrumentation and supplies. Works in Endoscopy procedures as assigned.
• Responds appropriately to any unanticipated or emergency situation that could arise intra-operatively or in the immediate postoperative period.
• Able to troubleshoot when there is a problem with equipment of special instrumentation.
• Provides complete endorsement of patient to PACU nurse
• Collaborates with Materials Management and assists with inventory control and checks expiration dates.
• Follows policy and procedure for handling and discarding contaminated and hazardous materials.
• Conducts "time-out" Universal Protocol appropriately.
• Adheres to scheduled OR start times and maintains acceptable turnover times.
• Prepares supplies for next days' assignment on case carts.

EDUCATION + EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Assoc . Degree or Diploma Nursing School
• BSN degree encouraged
• 1 to 2 years experience in an Operating Room

CREDENTIALS + QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current NJ Nursing License
• BLS, ACLS, PALS - AHA approved
• CNOR encouraged