Travel OR RN - $3,128 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: OR - Operating Room
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, evenings
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Evenings, 5x8hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an Operating Room position requiring both scrub and circulate skills at a Level II Trauma Center.

Details

• Work in the Operating Room department of a Level II Trauma Center
• Patient mix includes all OR specialties except Open Heart
• 13-week contract assignment
• Evening shift schedule, 5x8 hours from 15:00 to 23:30
• On-call responsibilities required 2 times per schedule
• Floating required within skillset with ratios varying based on census and patient acuity
• Uses EPIC charting system
• Scrubs provided

Requirements

• Active NJ or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification required, ACLS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of current acute care OR experience required
• Must be able to both circulate and scrub
• Robotic and ENT surgical experience required
• Experience in Ortho, vascular, general, thoracic, and neuro surgery required
• Level I and Level II Trauma experience preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Submission of work history and Scrub/Circulate skills checklist required
• References required

Additional Information

• Perform both scrub and circulate duties across multiple surgical specialties
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted at the same rate
• Must be available to work 2 of 3 major holidays
• Assignment expected to serve as traveler's primary work schedule
• Previous RWJBH staff (full-time or PRN) must have been separated from the health system for a minimum of 1 year before returning for travel assignments

American Traveler Job ID #P-738013. 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: 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.