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Registered Nurse - OR

GHR HealthcareSummit, NJLocal
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Summit, NJ
Job type
Local
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 22, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$56.57
Weekly
$2,037
Yearly (full-time)
$105,898
Contract length
8 weeks
Start date
10/19/2026

This job pays about $56.57/hour — 10% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Jersey ($51.20/hour).

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 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

  • 388 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Jersey from 5 agencies, 23 of them in Summit.
  • Pay in these listings: $16.88 – $96.37/hour, median $63.46/hour.
  • Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in New Jersey: $51.20/hour ($106,496/year, BLS).
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Job description

Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) – Summit, New Jersey 07901 | 8-Week Contract

Experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse needed for an 8-week contract in Summit, NJ. Join a fast-paced surgical team and provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care in a collaborative hospital setting.

Job Details

  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,929 - $2,144
  • Location: Summit, New Jersey 07901
  • Setting: Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing
  • Start Date: 10/19/2026
  • Duration: 8-week contract
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour days
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Work Arrangement: On-site

Job Summary

This Operating Room nursing job is ideal for an RN who thrives in a high-acuity surgical environment and is committed to patient safety, sterile technique, and excellent perioperative care. Summit offers convenient access to New Jersey and New York metro healthcare opportunities.

Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of recent Operating Room RN experience required
  • Active Registered Nurse license in the state of New Jersey or compact eligibility, if applicable
  • Current BLS certification
  • Knowledge of perioperative nursing standards, sterile technique, and surgical safety practices
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, high-acuity surgical setting
  • Strong communication, critical thinking, and patient advocacy skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct nursing care to patients throughout the perioperative process
  • Prepare operating rooms, equipment, instruments, and supplies for surgical procedures
  • Maintain the sterile field and support infection prevention and patient safety protocols
  • Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, surgical technologists, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Monitor patients and respond appropriately to changes in condition during surgical procedures
  • Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation
  • Support efficient room turnover and readiness for scheduled cases
  • Deliver compassionate care and education to patients and families before and after procedures

Apply now to join this Operating Room Registered Nurse contract opportunity in Summit, 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.

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