Registered Nurse; RN - Operating Room

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

Req #:
Category: Nurses
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Evening
Facility: RWJ Somerset
Department: Operating Room
Pay Range: $45.55 - $61.17 per hour
Location: 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876
Job Title: RN
Location: RWJUH Somerset
Department Name: Operating Room
Req #:
Status: Hourly
Shift: Evening
Pay Range: $45.55 - $61.17 per hour

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

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 will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and adhere to the highest standards and practice of patient safety, infection control and professional ethics.

• 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
• 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.

• Day shift, 40 hours per week

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 our patients access to the latest innovative research, start-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 also 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 across the state.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to paid time off; paid parental leave; retirement plans; medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, disability and life insurance;

flexible spending accounts; tuition reimbursement; student loan planning support and much more!

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 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
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer