RN First Assist - Per Diem

RN First Assist - Per Diem - Days

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Category: Nurse Practitioner

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility: RWJ Somerset

Department: Operating Room

Pay Range: $73.80 per hour

Location: 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

The candidate will be a critical member of the surgical team caring for patients with surgical problems/needs and related surgical procedures. They will evaluate and manage patients with surgical diseases, perform bedside procedures when appropriate, and assist the surgeon in the operating room. The role ensures continuity of care between inpatient and outpatient areas.

The successful candidate will function in full compliance with state and federal rules and regulations and standards of care. Perioperative preparation and postoperative clinical management will be conducted in collaboration with the attending physician and other health care professionals.

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school and RNFA program
• Current operating room experience

• BSN
• 3 years of RNFA experience

• AHA BLS and ACLS
• Current New Jersey RN license

• Position is for days, per‑diem
• Flexible shifts
• On‑call requirements

Selected candidates will collaborate with physicians and other health care professionals to provide perioperative care and postoperative management.

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.

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. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high‑quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.