
OR | Registered Nurse
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Summit, NJ
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $64.17
- Weekly
- $2,310
- Yearly (full-time)
- $120,120
- Contract length
- 8 weeks
- Start date
- 08/24/2026
This job pays about $64.17/hour — 25% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Jersey ($51.20/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
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
- 390 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Jersey from 5 agencies, 22 of them in Summit.
- Pay in these listings: $16.88 – $96.37/hour, median $63.62/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in New Jersey: $51.20/hour ($106,496/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($69.65/hour across 95 jobs).
Job description
Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Assignment in Summit, NJ
Seeking an experienced Operating Room RN for a travel nursing assignment in Summit, NJ 07901. Join a collaborative surgical services team and provide safe, high-quality perioperative nursing care in a welcoming New Jersey healthcare setting with convenient access to the New York metropolitan area.
Job Details
- Setting: Operating Room / Surgical Services
- Employment Type: Travel RN
- Schedule: 12-hour day shifts
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Duration: 8 weeks
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- End Date: 10/17/2026
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250-$2,370
Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 1 year of Operating Room or perioperative nursing experience
- Strong assessment skills with the ability to provide safe, accurate patient care
- Experience documenting care clearly and completely in the patient record
- Knowledge of patient safety practices, emergency equipment, and universal protocol standards
- Ability to support surgical patients from pediatric through geriatric populations
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative nursing assessments
- Deliver competent direct patient care to support the surgical team and patient flow
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation throughout the nursing process
- Follow safety guidelines, including patient identification and safe transfer techniques
- Individualize care based on procedure type, anesthesia, and patient needs
- Educate patients and families about procedures, expectations, and recovery instructions
- Support timely completion of pre-admission testing and related clinical coordination
Location Highlights
- Summit offers a desirable suburban setting with an easy commute and access to major Northeast destinations
- Enjoy a polished community atmosphere with nearby parks, restaurants, and local conveniences
- Ideal for nurses seeking travel nursing jobs in New Jersey with proximity to a major metro area
Apply now for this Operating Room Registered Nurse travel assignment in Summit, NJ, and join a rewarding perioperative healthcare team today.
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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