Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,530 per week in New Brunswick, NJ
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: New Brunswick
Posted on: January 30, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: New Brunswick,
NJ Agency: Magnet Medical Pay: $2,530 per week Shift Information:
Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date:
2/23/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with
Magnet Medical to find a qualified OR RN in New Brunswick, New
Jersey, 08901! As an Operating Room Registered Nurse (OR RN), you
will play a crucial role in the surgical team, providing direct
patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. You
will collaborate closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, surgical
technologists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe
and effective surgical outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Preoperative
Preparation: Assess patients' medical histories and current
conditions to develop individualized preoperative care plans.
Verify surgical consent, review medications, and prepare patients
physically and emotionally for surgery. Intraoperative Nursing
Care: Assist in preparing the operating room (OR) environment,
ensuring sterile conditions and proper functioning of surgical
equipment. Collaborate with surgical team members to position
patients, monitor vital signs, and assist with anesthesia induction
and maintenance. Surgical Assistance and Instrumentation:
Anticipate surgeons' needs during procedures, passing instruments,
sutures, and supplies as required. Maintain sterile technique and
adhere to aseptic practices throughout the surgical process.
Patient Advocacy and Safety: Advocate for patient safety and
comfort throughout the surgical experience, addressing concerns and
ensuring adherence to surgical protocols. Monitor patients'
responses to surgical interventions, anticipating potential
complications and intervening promptly as needed. Postoperative
Care and Monitoring: Transfer patients to post-anesthesia care
units (PACUs) or recovery rooms, monitoring their vital signs and
postoperative status. Assess surgical incisions, apply dressings,
and manage drainage devices while ensuring patient comfort and pain
management. Documentation and Communication: Maintain accurate and
thorough documentation of intraoperative events, patient responses,
and medications administered. Communicate effectively with
healthcare team members, providing updates on surgical progress and
postoperative outcomes. Continuing Education and Professional
Development: Stay current with advancements in surgical techniques,
equipment, and nursing practices through continuing education and
professional development activities. Participate in quality
improvement initiatives and surgical team debriefings to enhance
patient care outcomes. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing A diverse range
of assignments on your resume showcases your adaptability,
versatility, and resilience. This can make you a more attractive
candidate for future job opportunities and career advancement.
Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with
diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different
patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Develop
strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new
environments independently. This independence is not only
professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. Facing
new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often
become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities
to handle unforeseen circumstances. Travel nursing offers
flexibility in terms of assignment duration and location. You can
choose short-term or long-term assignments, and the flexibility
allows for a better work-life balance. Requirements Required for
Onboarding BLS Competency Exam Preioperative - Circulate
Preioperative - Scrub 29261172EXPTEMP
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