
Registered Nurse - OR
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Harrison Township, NJ
- Job type
- Local
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 1, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $60.51
- Weekly
- $2,421
- Yearly (full-time)
- $125,866
- Contract length
- 13 weeks
- Start date
- 9/28/2026
This job pays about $60.51/hour — 18% 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
- 337 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Jersey from 5 agencies, 5 of them in Harrison Township.
- Pay in these listings: $16.88 – $96.37/hour, median $63.54/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in New Jersey: $51.20/hour ($106,496/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($69.05/hour across 79 jobs).
Job description
Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN) Contract Job in Harrison Township, New Jersey
Seeking an experienced Operating Room Registered Nurse for a 13-week on-site RN contract in Harrison Township, NJ. Join a fast-paced surgical team and deliver safe, high-quality perioperative care in a rewarding New Jersey nursing job.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,293 - $2,548
- Location: Harrison Township, New Jersey
- Setting: Operating Room / Perioperative Nursing
- Start Date: 9/28/2026
- Duration: 13-week contract
- Schedule: 4 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 10 Hour Days
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Work Arrangement: On-site
Job Requirements
- At least 1 year of recent Operating Room nursing experience required
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the applicable state
- Strong knowledge of perioperative nursing standards, sterile technique, and patient safety practices
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative surgical team environment
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
- Ability to adapt to changing surgical schedules and patient care needs
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to patients before, during, and after surgical procedures
- Prepare the operating room and ensure necessary equipment and supplies are available and functioning properly
- Maintain a sterile field and support adherence to infection prevention protocols
- Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesia professionals, and surgical staff to promote efficient workflow and optimal patient outcomes
- Monitor patients throughout the perioperative process and document care accurately
- Advocate for patient safety, comfort, and continuity of care in the surgical setting
Located in southern New Jersey, Harrison Township offers convenient access to the greater Philadelphia region, local parks, and a comfortable suburban setting. Apply now to join a healthcare team that values clinical excellence, collaboration, and patient-centered care.
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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