
OR | Registered Nurse - NJ
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Harrison Township, NJ
- Job type
- Local
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Jun 9, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $66.25
- Weekly
- $2,650
- Yearly (full-time)
- $137,800
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- June 29, 2026
This job pays about $66.25/hour — 29% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Jersey ($51.20/hour).
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Jersey right now
- 381 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Jersey from 5 agencies, 11 of them in Harrison Township.
- Pay in these listings: $16.88 – $96.37/hour, median $63.51/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in New Jersey: $51.20/hour ($106,496/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($69.20/hour across 90 jobs).
Job description
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – 13-Week Contract – Harrison Township, NJ (08062)
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) — 13-week contract in Harrison Township, NJ (08062). Seeking perioperative/surgical RNs with 3+ years OR experience, EPIC proficiency, and BLS/ACLS certification.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,500-$2800 depending on shift (36 vs 40 hrs)
- Location: Harrison Township, New Jersey (08062) — Southern New Jersey, convenient to urban amenities
- Position Type: Contract Operating Room Registered Nurse / Perioperative Nurse (OR RN)
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Shifts: 4x10 or 3x12
- Weekend/On Call: One weekend on call per month (36 hours: 24 hours Saturday, 12 hours Sunday)
- Scrubs: Provided by hospital
- Start Date: June 29, 2026
Qualifications / Job Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience as an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) with demonstrated ability to scrub and circulate
- 3+ years of clinical expertise in Orthopedic Spine, Robotics-assisted surgery, and Trauma cases — experience as an orthopedic spine nurse or trauma OR nurse preferred
- EPIC electronic health record experience required
- Current RN licensure in the State of New Jersey
- American Heart Association BLS certification required
- American Heart Association ACLS certification required
- National certification in perioperative nursing or specialty area (CNOR or equivalent) preferred
Responsibilities
- Scrub and circulate in a variety of surgical procedures, including orthopedic spine, robotics-assisted cases, and trauma surgeries
- Deliver high-quality perioperative patient care in the operating room as a surgical nurse
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical techs, and multidisciplinary staff to ensure optimal surgical outcomes
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation using EPIC electronic health record
- Participate in scheduled weekend on-call rotation and support emergent cases as needed
- Complete all required orientation modules, competency validation, and in-person training sessions
Work in a modern, supportive hospital environment in Harrison Township with access to advanced surgical technology. This contract OR RN opportunity is ideal for perioperative nurses and surgical nursing professionals seeking short-term assignments or contract OR RN work in New Jersey.
Why Join Us:
- Competitive weekly pay and predictable 10-hour day schedule
- Experience cutting-edge robotics and high-acuity orthopedic spine and trauma cases
- Supportive surgical team and modern facility amenities
Apply now to advance your surgical nursing career. Join our healthcare team today — great opportunity for experienced OR RNs, perioperative nurses, and surgical nursing professionals in New Jersey.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
If interested in this opportunity or would like to hear about other openings we have, please call or text Jenny at 716-391-0336 or email jerny@ghrhealthcare.com
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