Registered Nurse (RN) - Operating Room - Evening Shift Differential (Hiring Immediately)

Job Title: RN

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Operating Room

Req #: 0000238889

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $45.55 - $61.17 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.

The Operating Room (OR) Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive patient care throughout the perioperative process. They are responsible for ensuring the safety and comfort of patients during surgical procedures as well as preparing the operating room, handling surgical equipment, and collaborating with the surgical team. The OR RN will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and adhere to the highest standards and practice of patient safety, infection control and professional ethics.

As an OR Nurse, a typical day might include:

• Scrubbing in and circulating in a variety of OR specialty areas such as Robotics, Surgical Oncology, Plastics, Transplant, Neurology, Thoracic, Trauma, Cardiac, Vascular, ENT/Head and Neck, GYN, Urology and Bariatrics.
• Participation in complex surgeries using the latest technology in our state-of-the-art surgical suites.
• Serving as an integral member of the perioperative team and advocate for patients undergoing anesthesia and/or sedation.
• Working cooperatively with the multidisciplinary care team to maintain professional nursing practice standards in the perioperative setting
• Participating in shared clinical decision-making

This role is a fit for you if:

• You are passionate about providing a differentiated patient care experience
• You deliver high-quality, patient centered care
• You continually strive to learn and operate at a high clinical standard
• You are eager to utilize new technology and clinical advancements to elevate care
• You are collaborative and operate effectively in a team-oriented environment
• You show kindness and respect to all people and operate in an honest, ethical manner

To be considered for this opportunity, you must:

• Have an active RN license and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Qualified individuals will also possess at minimum an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degre
• Prior operating room experience or completion of a perioperative 101 course.
• A Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certification is preferred.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day shift, 40 hours per week

Nursing at RWJBarnabas Health

At RWJBarnabas Health, we're not just a workplace—we're a destination for passionate RNs looking to make a difference. As the largest, integrated academic healthcare system in New Jersey, and through our partnership with Rutgers University, we offer our patients access to the latest innovative research, start-of-the-art technology and high-quality, compassionate care. All our hospitals are progressing toward ANCC Magnet designation and we are honored that six of our hospitals have already earned this prestigious recognition, including one with the first ever Magnet with Distinction awarded in the state.

Here, you'll find unmatched opportunities for professional growth and career advancement. The RWJBarnabas Health Institute for Nursing Excellence also offers numerous professional development courses within a dynamic and technologically advanced environment that allows nurses to learn, develop and remain professionally challenged as they shape their nursing careers.

With exciting expansion projects like the new Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center—New Jersey's first standalone cancer hospital—we're continually growing and committed to transforming care offerings across the state.

Benefit Offerings

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; paid parental leave; retirement plans; medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, disability and life insurance; flexible spending accounts; tuition reimbursement; student loan planning support and much more!

Equal Opportunity Employer