Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room Full Time Day

Job Title: RN

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Operating Room

Req #: 0000257460

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $47.85 - $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.

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. We have received the prestigious Magnet designation four consecutive times, signifying our commitment to continuously improving patient care and the community's health. JCMC is the largest healthcare service provider in Hudson County, with our newly expanded emergency department and OR suites. Join our team and be part of something special.

Qualifications:

Required:

• BSN required or actively enrolled in a BSN program with expected completion date  
• Must be I.V. certified from an approved facility or must complete the requirements for I.V. certification during orientation. 
• Excellent communication, leadership, collaboration skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability are essential in meeting system staffing needs as required.

Preferred:

• 2-3 years of nursing experience required; Operating Room experience preferred
• Will consider new graduates but will need to successfully complete 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 some of the latest technology in our state-of-the-art surgical suites. An OR Nurse plays an integral part of the perioperative team and advocates for patients undergoing anesthesia and/or sedation. The OR Nursing team works cooperatively with the multidisciplinary care team to maintain standards for professional nursing practice in the perioperative setting and participates in shared clinical decision-making, inspirational leadership, supportive colleagues, and much more.

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:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.  These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• 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 Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

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 on 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 the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer