Registered Nurse; RN Operating Room

Req #:
Category: Nurses
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Department: Operating Room
Pay Range: $47.85 - $76.27 per hour
Location: 94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Since 1865, Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, formerly known as Saint Barnabas Medical Center, New Jersey’s oldest nonsectarian hospital, has worked to exceed our community’s highest expectations for compassionate, comprehensive health care. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center is one of the largest health care providers in the state, treating more than 32,000 inpatients and 82,000 Emergency Department patients each year. Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center has long been recognized as a leader in providing world‑class care, providing more than 100 medical and surgical specialty and subspecialty services.

• Full time, Day
• 10am - 8pm
• On call Required

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 works as part of a multi‑disciplinary team and adheres to the highest standards and professional practice of patient safety, infection control and ethical practice.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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) degree and prior operating room experience or completion of a perioperative 101 course.
• A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and a Certified Perioperative Nurse (CNOR) certification is preferred.

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 patients access to the latest innovative research, state‑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 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…