Operating Room Travel Nurse Job in New Brunswick, NJ | Nights (3x12)
RWJ University Hospital - New Brunswick
New Brunswick, NJ
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Travel RN
Operating Room Nurse in New Brunswick, NJ
Weekly Pay
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$2,709
Specialty
Operating Room
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
09/08
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This Operating Room travel nurse job in New Brunswick, New Jersey, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel Operating Room Registered Nurse (RN) contract at RWJ University Hospital - New Brunswick. This role pays $2,709 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: RWJ University Hospital - New Brunswick
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Location: New Brunswick, NJ 08901 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
Responsibilities
- Circulate for surgical procedures and, when trained and assigned, perform the scrub role across assigned service lines
- Advocate for patient safety under anesthesia, verifying required consent and site documentation and participating in surgical time-outs
- Monitor and protect the sterile field, performing and reconciling instrument, sponge, and sharps counts with the perioperative team
- Anticipate surgeon and team needs, managing supplies, equipment, positioning, and specimen handling per facility protocol
Travel Operating Room Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent Operating Room experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by New Jersey and national regulatory bodies.
RWJ University Hospital New Brunswick — New Brunswick, NJ
New Brunswick, NJ
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick is the flagship of RWJBarnabas Health and the principal teaching hospital of Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School — a 600-plus-bed academic center for central New Jersey's most complex cases.
- A Level I adult trauma center and New Jersey's first designated pediatric trauma center, backed by a new trauma intensive-care unit with 12 ICU rooms (opened 2024). Read More
- A six-time Magnet nursing organization — which RWJUH describes as one of only seven in the world to earn the credential six consecutive times.
- The flagship hospital of the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey — the state's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center, with proton therapy among its options.
- Heart, kidney, and pancreas transplantation and a recognized cardiovascular program, plus a comprehensive stroke center, concentrating transplant, cardiac, and neuro acuity.
- The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital (about 90 beds, Level I pediatric trauma), within what RWJUH calls New Jersey's largest academic medical center.
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FAQs – Operating Room Travel Nurse Jobs Near New Brunswick, NJ
Are there other Operating Room travel nursing jobs near New Brunswick, New Jersey?
Yes! Advantis Medical frequently staffs Operating Room travel RN jobs in nearby areas. For your convenience, our similar jobs are sorted by distance so you can quickly review jobs that are close by.
If more than one contract looks like a fit, selecting “I’m Interested” on multiple assignments can give you more options to discuss with your recruiter.
What certifications are required for this travel OR job?
Most travel OR positions require:
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- CNOR (preferred or required for many roles)
Will I need experience with specific surgical cases for this OR assignment?
Most travel OR jobs look for recent perioperative experience in the role listed, such as circulating or scrubbing. Required experience may also depend on the facility’s surgical specialties, case types, equipment, and call expectations. Click “I’m Interested” to connect with a recruiter about assignment-specific requirements.
How does licensing work for this New Jersey travel assignment?
With an active multistate RN license, no New Jersey application is needed. Nurses seeking their first New Jersey license without compact privilege generally use the combined RN/LPN Candidate application, with state and federal fingerprinting completed through the IdentoGO service code the Board provides. Our New Jersey Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
What trauma care defines RN work at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick?
RWJUH New Brunswick is a Level I adult trauma center and New Jersey's first designated pediatric trauma center, backed by a 2024 trauma intensive-care unit with 12 ICU rooms — high-acuity ground for ED, trauma, and critical-care RNs.
What nursing recognition does Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick hold?
RWJUH describes its nursing practice as one of only seven in the world to earn Magnet recognition six consecutive times — a strong draw for travelers who value Magnet environments.
What oncology nursing experience does Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick offer?
The hospital is the flagship of the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey — the state's only NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center — with proton therapy among its treatment options, giving oncology RNs academic-scale cancer care.
Which specialty programs concentrate acuity for RNs at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick?
Heart, kidney, and pancreas transplantation, a recognized cardiovascular program, a comprehensive stroke center, and the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital (Level I pediatric trauma) concentrate transplant, cardiac, neuro, and pediatric acuity.
What EMR will an RN chart in at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick?
RWJBarnabas Health runs Epic, with MyChart (mychart.rwjbh.org) as the patient portal. RNs at New Brunswick document in Epic, easing onboarding for travelers already familiar with it.
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Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Licensing in New Jersey
Compact license accepted. New Jersey is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you.
See the New Jersey Licensing Center →
Explore New Brunswick, NJ
New Brunswick, NJ holds a dense medical district along the Northeast Corridor, built around large hospitals like Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. The local network can require recurring RN coverage in surgical suites and labor-and-delivery units across the metro. Rutgers and the Robert Wood Johnson medical school give the district an academic-medicine character, with specialized programs packed into a small footprint. Travelers benefit from the city's rail access, which simplifies movement between New Brunswick and nearby Edison, Highland Park, or Piscataway. After a demanding rotation, the Raritan River paths and a compact downtown arts scene make for low-key breaks. The Corridor puts both New York and Philadelphia within a train ride, which shapes how many travelers think about basing here.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel Operating Room · New Brunswick, NJ · $2,709 /wk