Travel Nurse RN - OR - Operating Room - $2,828 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Harrison Township, 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
• Employment Type: Travel

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) - Contract in Harrison Township, New Jersey

Seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) for a 13-week local contract in Harrison Township, NJ. Join a fast-paced surgical team as a skilled perioperative nurse with strong scrub and circulate experience in vascular, thoracic, orthopedic spine, robotics, and trauma cases. This is an excellent opportunity for an OR RN looking for New Jersey nursing jobs with competitive weekly pay and a supportive surgical environment.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2520-$2650
• Location: Harrison Township, New Jersey
• Setting: Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing
• Start Date: 8/24/2026
• Duration: 13-week contract
• Schedule: 40 hours per week
• Shift Options: 10-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 5:15 PM or 12-hour shifts from 6:45 AM to 7:15 PM
• Weekend/On-Call: One weekend of call per month totaling 36 hours, including 24 hours on Saturday and 12 hours on Sunday
• Charting System: Epic
• Employment Type: Local contract

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of recent Operating Room Registered Nurse experience
• Ability to both scrub and circulate independently in the OR
• Expert-level experience with vascular, thoracic, orthopedic spine, robotics, and trauma procedures
• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of New Jersey
• American Heart Association BLS certification required
• American Heart Association ACLS certification required
• National certification in a surgical or perioperative specialty area preferred
• Experience using Epic electronic health record system required

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled perioperative nursing care for patients undergoing surgical procedures
• Perform both scrub nurse and circulating nurse duties based on procedural and departmental needs
• Support surgical teams during vascular, thoracic, orthopedic spine, robotics, and trauma cases
• Prepare operating rooms, instruments, and supplies to ensure readiness for each surgery
• Maintain sterile technique and uphold patient safety standards throughout every procedure
• Accurately document patient care and surgical activity within Epic
• Participate in scheduled call coverage and respond to urgent surgical needs as required
• Collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, and interdisciplinary team members to deliver high-quality patient care

Located in the 08062 area, Harrison Township offers a welcoming community atmosphere with convenient access to South Jersey amenities, making it an appealing place to work and enjoy daily life.

Apply now to join this operating room nursing contract in Harrison Township, New Jersey, and take the next step in your OR RN career.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #506205. 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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