Registered Nurse (RN) , Pediatric Operating Room

Job Title: RN

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Peds Operating Room

Req #: 0000272569

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $49.03 - $72.39 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to join the Pediatric Operating Room team at the Bristol-Myers Squibb Children s Hospital.

The Pediatric OR Registered Nurse provides comprehensive perioperative nursing care before, during, and after surgical procedures. Working in close partnership with pediatric surgeons, anesthesia providers, and multidisciplinary teams, the RN ensures patient safety, procedural efficiency, and adherence to the highest standards of pediatric surgical care.

At RWJBarnabas Health, pediatric perioperative nurses are recognized as essential clinical leaders and patient advocates. This opportunity allows you to practice at the top of your license while supporting exceptional surgical care for children and families.

This role is ideal for a clinically strong nurse who is passionate about pediatric surgical care and thrives in a collaborative, high-acuity environment.

As part of an academic medical center committed to nursing excellence and evidence-based practice, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, family-centered perioperative care to children and adolescents,

Learn about our Operating Room - Link: https://vimeo.com/1078694208

Qualifications:

Required:

• ASN or Nursing Diploma
• Minimum of one 1 year OR RN experience or recent graduate of a periop 101 program
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Experience in pediatric surgical services

Preferred:

• BSN or must be completed within 5 years upon hire
• CNOR
• PALS Certification

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• BLS and ACLS certification
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements:

• Day Shift Shift, 40 hours per week
• 7a-5:30p 4x10s
• Weekends, Holidays and on call as assigned

Essential Functions:

• The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics.
• The Registered Nurse assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
• The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient's needs.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer