Registered Nurse, Per Diem, Varies, Operating Room, AHMMC Ambulatory Surgery Center at Rockaway

Registered Nurse, Per Diem, Varies, Operating Room, AHMMC Ambulatory Surgery Center at Rockaway Rockaway, NJ, United States Job Description Prepare patients for surgery by assessing hemodynamics, consents, history, labs, meds, and NPO status; communicate promptly with physicians and OR team to prevent delays. Provide emotional support and education to patients and families. Postoperatively, assess readiness for discharge, transition patients home or to rehab facilities, and deliver clear discharge instructions using critical thinking and decision-making skills.

OPERATING ROOM RN

Demonstrates competent clinical skills and performs thorough patient assessments to ensure quality outcomes per AORN/AH/Facility policies and procedures. Provides direct patient care supporting the delivery model and team concept for all patient populations. Analyzes clinical situations critically, makes sound decisions, and escalates concerns appropriately. Maintains complete and accurate documentation according to facility standards and policies. Assumes responsibility for documenting nursing process components and patient progress toward outcomes, including discharge planning. Consistently records patient responses to medications, treatments, and interventions in the medical record. Demonstrates professional practice, leadership, and critical thinking skills. Prioritizes, multitasks, and problem-solves to meet changing patient and unit needs. Functions as a team leader, mentor, and preceptor; provides support and guidance to staff. Participates in cost containment through efficient use of supplies and resources. Maintains a safe environment for patients, staff, and self. Practices safe transfer techniques, proper body mechanics, and standard precautions. Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and AORN standards of practice. Promotes patient satisfaction through courteous, compassionate, and timely interactions. Respects patient rights to privacy, dignity, and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA. Fosters a positive and healing environment consistent with organizational values. Serves as Charge RN to ensure optimal use of surgical schedules and daily OR operations. Identifies and resolves scheduling conflicts; facilitates bay turnaround and patient flow. Demonstrates leadership, organization, and calm decision-making under pressure. Promotes effective communication between physicians, nursing staff, and the care team. Identifies personal knowledge and skill gaps; seeks ongoing education and training. Participates in meetings, reads communications to stay informed, and engages in committees. Contributes feedback to support continuous unit and hospital improvement. Participates in annual evaluations by submitting accomplishments and establishing future goals. Utilizes clinical software effectively and demonstrates proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Performs additional assignments as needed to meet departmental and organizational needs. Ability to read, write and speak English. Required to work variable shifts and hours, Monday-Friday, according to the surgical schedule. Responsible for working with other healthcare professionals to help treat patients undergoing ambulatory surgery and other procedures including but not limited to; Colonoscopies, Ortho sports and minor trauma, Ortho hand, GYN, Laparoscopic, Plastics, Urology, General, Rectal, Podiatry, Pediatrics, Dental etc. Monitors patients, administers medications, keeps records, consults with healthcare providers, educates patients and more. May be asked to float to other Morristown operating rooms, as needed Qualifications Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required Bachelors’ Degree of Nursing preferred All ASN must complete their BSN studies within five years of their start date License & Certifications: Current NJ (New Jersey) Registered Nurse License required Basic Life Support required ACLS and PALS preferred, must receive after start date within 6 months CNOR certification preferred Experience: Minimum of 3 year Operating Room RN experience required Surgery Center experience preferred About Us At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include: Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ Atlantic Medical Group Atlantic Visiting Nurse Atlantic Mobile Health Atlantic Rehabilitation We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. We have received awards and recognition forthe services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades: Chosen for 17years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s“100 Best Companies to Work For." Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the“World’s Best Hospitals”in 2026. Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings. Atlantic Health scored four“A”grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents,injuriesand injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. Namedby Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026. Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic HealthChiltonand Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026. Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025. Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired. Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology,geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology. We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020. Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services.Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ. At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include: Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ Atlantic Medical Group Atlantic Visiting NurseAtlantic Mobile Health Atlantic Rehabilitation We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. We have received awards and recognition forthe services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades: Chosen for 17years by Fortune as one of the magazine’s“100 Best Companies to Work For." Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the“World’s Best Hospitals”in 2026. Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings. Atlantic Health scored four“A”grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents,injuriesand injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm. Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026. Namedby Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare – 2026. Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic HealthChiltonand Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026. Named by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025. Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired. Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology,geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology. We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek.We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020. Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services.Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ. Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted: Team Member Benefits Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members) Life & AD&D Insurance. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement) 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution PTO & Paid Sick Leave Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave Backup and On-Site Childcare Well-Being Rewards Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance ____________________________________________ Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status. Job Info Job Identification 33109 Job Category Nursing Posting Date 09/28/2026, 02:58 PM Locations 100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ, 07960, US Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate) 55.620000 Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate) 55.620000 Primary Shift Varies Work Schedule VariableDays and Shifts M-F On Call Expectations No Department 102131265404 - Surg - Ambulatory Surgery Center Division Morristown Medical Center Specialty Surgery - General Service Line Surgery Region Central Region (Morristown Medical Center) #J-18808-Ljbffr Atlantic Health