Registered Nurse - Operating Room - no nights, weekends or holidays

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour

The above figures represent the expected hourly wage range for this role if employed in New Jersey.

Position Overview

We are in search of a committed Registered Nurse to join our Level 1 Trauma Center's Main Operating Room at the New Brunswick campus. The OR Nurse will deliver exceptional patient care within the surgical environment, collaborating closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other healthcare professionals. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive individual who excels in a dynamic setting and is focused on enhancing surgical outcomes for patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards as outlined by the ANA code of ethics.
• Maintain safety in practice and apply evidence-based principles.
• Report safety concerns, including hazardous conditions and medical errors.
• Understand the specific needs of the patient population served.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to appropriate team members while collaborating with other care providers.
• Set and evaluate priorities through measurable interventions aimed at improvement.
• Utilize the nursing process to create individualized care plans addressing specific patient needs.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Nursing Diploma.
• At least one year of experience as an OR RN or a recent graduate of a perioperative 101 program.
• Proficient in computer skills.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) must be completed within five years of hire.
• Active Registered Nurse License in New Jersey.

Working Conditions

• Night shift, 40 hours per week, from 9:00 PM to 7:30 AM.
• Availability for weekends, holidays, and on-call duties as assigned.
• This is a full-time position.

Benefits and Opportunities

Our organization offers a competitive Total Rewards package that includes a variety of benefits aimed at supporting the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our employees:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Why Choose Us?

We are dedicated to providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, ensuring an exceptional work experience for every team member. Our commitment to fostering healthier communities is reflected in our innovative approaches to patient care, education, and research, addressing both clinical and social determinants of health. We strive to make a meaningful impact in local communities across New Jersey, enhancing health outcomes and creating educational and career opportunities for residents.