Registered Nurse 1st Assist; RN Perioperative Support Services Per Diem

Position: Registered Nurse 1st Assist (RN) Perioperative Support Services Per Diem Day

Job Overview

Registered Nurse 1st Assist (RN) Perioperative Support Services – Per Diem Day. First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665‑bed qua ternary teaching hospital offering comprehensive health care. Staffing includes more than 800 physicians, 3,200 employees, and 150 volunteers.

Location & Department

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, 201 Lyons Avenue, Newark, NJ
Department: Perioperative Support Services

Recruitment Details

Req #:
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $60,000 – $85,000 per year

Qualifications

• ASN or Nursing Diploma
• Five years nursing experience, including three years as competent scrub and circulating nurse in the OR, with demonstrated knowledge and skills for first assistant procedures
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

Preferred

• BSN

Certifications and Licenses Required

• Active NJ RN license or compact RN license with NJ endorsement
• BLS from the American Heart Association
• CNOR
• ACLS
• RNFA accredited institution approved by the Association of Higher Learning or its equivalent
• CRNFA accredited institution approved by the Association of Higher Learning or its equivalent

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift
• Per Diem

Essential Functions

The RNFA through organized instruction and supervised clinical practice has developed the cognitive, psychomotor, and affective behaviors necessary to function interdependently with the operating surgeon during the intraoperative phase of Perioperative Nursing.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient‑centered, high‑quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best‑in‑class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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