RN Operating Room Nurse

Position: Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN)

Location: Summit, NJ 07901

Job Type: Contract

Contract: 8 Weeks with potential extension

Schedule: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM | 3 Days per Week

Guaranteed Hours per Week: 37.50

Pay Range: $2,300 - $2,500 per week

Job Summary

Pride Health is seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) for a travel contract opportunity in Summit, NJ. The ideal candidate will have strong perioperative nursing experience and be proficient in both circulating and scrubbing surgical procedures. This role will support a busy Operating Room environment with a focus on Orthopedic, General Surgery, Urology, and Robotic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive perioperative nursing care for surgical patients.

• Perform pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative patient assessments.

• Function as both Circulating Nurse and Scrub Nurse during surgical procedures.

• Assist surgical teams during Orthopedic, General Surgery, Urology, and Robotic cases.

• Monitor patient condition and respond appropriately to changes during procedures.

• Maintain accurate and timely nursing documentation.

• Ensure compliance with patient safety protocols, infection prevention standards, and universal precautions.

• Educate patients and family members regarding surgical procedures and recovery expectations.

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Demonstrate competency in operating room equipment, emergency procedures, and surgical instrumentation.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and maintain professional nursing standards.

Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) License required.

• Minimum one (1) year of Operating Room RN experience required.

• Current BLS certification required.

• Must be able to both scrub and circulate.

• Experience with Orthopedic, General Surgery, Urology, and Robotic procedures required.

• Strong assessment, critical thinking, and clinical decision-making skills.

• Knowledge of perioperative nursing standards and surgical patient care.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operating room environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CNOR certification preferred.

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.

• Previous travel nursing experience preferred.

• Experience in a high-volume acute care surgical setting.

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k) retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.