Travel Operating Room RN - $3,162 per week

Company: American Traveler
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: February 6, 2026

Job Description:

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN OR - Operating Room for a travel nursing job in Jersey City, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: OR - Operating Room - Discipline: RN - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: 13 weeks - 40 hours per week - Shift: 8 hours, evenings - Employment Type: Travel Job Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced Operating Room RN with both circulating and scrubbing skills, licensed in NJ or compact states, for a Level 2 trauma center assignment. Responsibilities - Work in the Operating Room of a Level 2 trauma center hospital - Caring for a broad surgical population including all OR specialties except open heart - Required to circulate and scrub for cases - Robotic and ENT procedures included in case mix - Experience with ortho, vascular, general, thoracic, and neuro surgeries is required - Uses EPIC for charting - Evening shift, five 8-hour shifts per week (15:00 - 23:30) - Call required two times per schedule - Scrubs are provided - Local candidates are accepted at the same rate - First-time travelers are welcome to apply - Scrub and circulate skills checklist and relevant work history required for consideration - Must submit two current references and copies of all certifications for consideration - Thorough pre-employment background check required - Work as part of a multidisciplinary OR team in a fast-paced trauma setting Requirements - Active NJ or compact RN license required at time of consideration - Current BLS certification required - Minimum two years of recent acute care OR experience required - Proficiency with both circulating and scrubbing in the operating room - Experience with robotic and ENT procedures is required - Ortho, vascular, general, thoracic, and neuro surgery experience required - Experience using EPIC charting preferred - RWJBH staff must have a 1 year separation before returning as a traveler Benefits - High Pay and Bonuses - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options - 401(k) Plan - Weekly Payroll Deposit - Free Online CEUs - Generous Housing Allowance - Travel and Licensure Reimbursements - Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy - Traveler Rewards and Discounts American Traveler Job ID P-656433. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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