Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,712 per week

Med Ninjas is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Morristown, New Jersey.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel RN – Operating Room (OR):

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Operating Room (Travel RN)
Specialty: Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing
Shift: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts per week
Hours: 36 hours per week

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified Travel Registered Nurse (RN) for the Operating Room (OR). The ideal candidate will have experience providing perioperative nursing care, supporting surgical procedures, maintaining patient safety, and collaborating with the surgical team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive and systematic patient assessments across pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.

• Provide direct nursing care and support the surgical team throughout the perioperative process.

• Demonstrate knowledge of surgical procedures, equipment, emergency protocols, and patient care standards.

• Monitor patient conditions and prioritize care based on clinical needs and changes in patient status.

• Maintain accurate and complete patient documentation, including assessments, interventions, and patient progress.

• Follow infection prevention procedures, National Patient Safety Goals, and Universal Protocol.

• Verify patient identity using two approved identifiers and maintain safe patient-handling practices.

• Individualize patient care according to the surgical procedure, patient condition, and type of anesthesia.

• Educate patients and families regarding surgical procedures, preoperative preparation, and postoperative instructions.

• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective surgical care.

• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

• Follow facility policies, professional nursing standards, and perioperative safety protocols.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant nursing experience.

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.

• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification.

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CNOR (Certified Nurse Operating Room) certification preferred.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Med Ninjas Job ID #19533. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Med Ninjas

At Med Ninjas, we make travel healthcare simple, so you can focus on what matters: caring for patients. We match nurses and allied professionals with assignments that fit their lives, backed by a team that actually picks up the phone.

We're a staffing agency built around one idea: healthcare professionals deserve a partner as invested in their success as they are in their patients'.

On assignment with Med Ninjas, you get medical, 401(k), housing/travel support, plus a dedicated recruiter who knows your name and your goals. With a 5.0 rating from our travelers, we earn that trust one assignment at a time.

Travel with confidence. Grow with Med Ninjas.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Medical benefits