Travel Operating Room RN - $2,493 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Summit, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 8 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 8 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an Operating Room position at a hospital in Summit, NJ, requiring at least 1 year of OR experience and an active NJ RN license.

Details

• Hospital-based Operating Room (OR) setting
• 12.5-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM, 3 days per week (37.5 hours/week)
• Surgical patient population spanning pediatric to geriatric age groups
• No on-call requirements
• May be required to float to a nearby sister hospital
• Epic EMR used for charting

Requirements

• Active NJ RN license (Standard or Compact) required
• Current BLS certification required
• CNOR certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of OR nursing experience required
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required; Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Epic EMR experience strongly preferred
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this travel position

Additional Information

• Delivers individualized perioperative patient care, including pre-operative and post-operative assessment and education
• Supports Pre-Admission Testing (PAT) by evaluating orders for appropriateness based on proposed surgery, patient age, and health status
• Follows National Patient Safety Goals including Universal Protocol and dual patient identification
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Travelers may remain on assignment for up to one calendar year from the initial start date; a break is required before returning to a new assignment

American Traveler Job ID #P-712871. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.