Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,992 per week

GHR Healthcare - PH Division is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Rahway, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Rahway, NJ (13-week Contract)

Travel OR RN – 13-week contract in Rahway, NJ (07065). Seeking a Perioperative Registered Nurse with EPIC experience for day shift 4x10 scheduling. Apply now for this New Jersey nursing job.

Overview

Join a dynamic surgical team in Rahway, New Jersey as a Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN). This perioperative nursing opportunity offers a supportive environment, advanced surgical technology, and a diverse case mix including orthopedics, urology, podiatry, general, bariatric, and neuro spine procedures. Rahway (07065) provides easy access to parks, dining, and cultural attractions—ideal for travel nurses seeking New Jersey travel nurse assignments.

Job Details

• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,750 - $2,890
• Location: Rahway, New Jersey (07065)
• Role: Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse / Perioperative RN / Surgical Nurse
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 4x10 (11:30 AM – 10:00 PM)
• Hours per Week: 40
• On-Call: 5 calls per month (Mon–Fri 3:30 PM–7:00 AM; Sat–Sun 24 hours)
• Start Date: April 20, 2026
• Systems: EPIC charting system
• Perks: Scrubs provided

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active New Jersey RN license or Compact RN license (acceptable)
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) required
• Minimum 1 year of recent acute care Operating Room (OR) experience
• Proven scrub and circulate experience in the OR
• Strong skills in Orthopedics, Urology, Podiatry, General Surgery, Bariatric, and Neuro Spine cases
• Experience with EPIC electronic charting system preferred
• First-time travel nurses accepted — ideal New Jersey travel nurse opportunity
• Ability to float within skillset as needed and work 2 of 3 major holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver perioperative nursing care across a broad range of surgical procedures (orthopedics, urology, podiatry, general, bariatric, neuro spine)
• Perform scrub and circulate roles as required for cases
• Participate in on-call rotation and respond to emergent surgical needs
• Operate and support advanced surgical equipment including Intuitive Robot Xi, Stryker Endo, Hana Table, and Jackson Table
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Radiology, Pharmacy) to ensure coordinated patient care
• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC and adhere to infection control and safety protocols
• Float to other units within your skillset when needed

Why Apply

• Competitive weekly pay for travel OR RN assignments
• Exposure to advanced surgical technology and diverse case mix—strong resume builder for perioperative nurses
• Supportive team environment and EPIC charting experience
• First-time travelers welcome—great New Jersey nursing job for new travel nurses

Ready to join our surgical team in Rahway, NJ? Apply now to be considered for this Travel Operating Room RN (OR RN) position and take the next step in your perioperative nursing career. Join our healthcare team today!

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Planet Healthcare Job ID #470748. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: OR

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