Travel Nurse RN - Operating Room - $2,648 per week in Newark, NJ

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Newark
Posted on: February 4, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Operating Room Location: Newark, NJ Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: $2,648 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/23/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified OR RN in Newark, New Jersey, 07101! ID: 75581677 Shift: Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:30) Description: 13 week contract Primary Unit: OR On call 1 weekend per month (Sat/Sun); On call for 2, 8 hour shifts per weekBLS, ACLS Required CNOR Certification preferred Scrub highly preferredWill consider a circulator 1.5 Years of experience required Types of Cases/Experience Required: General surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, GYN surgery, Robotic surgery, Ortho/Neurosurgery, Vascular surgery, Pediatric surgery Charting System: OR Manager (PICIS), EPIC First Time Traveler's Accepted Scrub provided Modified 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Matthew Chausse Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Unknown Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : Preferred Years of Experience : 1.5 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : - Charting System Name : Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : Preferred Trauma Level II Experience : Preferred Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, CNOR Certification*Skills : Pedi General OR*, Trauma*, Scrub General Surgery*, General OR, Bronchoscopy, Colonoscopy, EGD, Peg tube placement/exchange, Appendectomy, Cholecystectomy, Colon resection, Hernia repair inguinal/umbilical, Laparoscopic assisted procedures, Thyroidectomy partial/total, Whipple, Abdominal/ Vaginal hysterectomy, Anterior/Posterior Repair (Colporrhaphy), Bilateral tubal ligation, Dilation & Curettage, Laparoscopic assisted gynecological procedures, Arthroscopy, Closed reduction of fractures, Laminectomy/discectomy, Open reduction of fractures, Total joint replacement, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm repair, Arteriovenous fistula repair, Carotid angioplasty, Carotid artery stenting, Carotid Endarterectomy, Femoral popliteal bypass graft, Colorectal Robotic Surgery, Gastrointestinal robotic surgery, Gynecologic robotic surgery, Neurological robotic surgery, Orthopedic robotic surgery, Otolaryngologic robotic surgery, TORS (TransOral Robotic Surgery), Urologic robotic surgery, Scrub experience * Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : - Patient Ratios Days : - Patient Ratios Nights : - Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : - Call Required : 1 weekend per month (Sat/Sun); 2x8 per week Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : - Orientation Hours : - Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adolescents, Adults, Pediatrics, Geriatrics Daily Census : - Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 14 Number of Beds : - Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : - Patient Diagnoses : General surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, GYN surgery, Robotic surgery, Ortho/Neuro surgery, Vascular surgery, Pediatric surgery Special Procedures/Unit Details : There are 14 operating rooms, adult and peds surgery. No eye surgery. Heavily robotics general, GYN, and urology robotics cases. Special Equipment : - Tier3 Travel Compliance Required Information : SSN DOB Submission Requirements : Requested Time Off : A screenshot of the candidate confirming their RTO schedule requests is required upon submission. These submissions will be prioritized. Requests with less than 7 days of RTO , and no Holiday time off , will be prioritized. RTO requested after an offer will NOT be accommodated. Clinicians are expected to adhere to the agreed-upon schedule and should NOT request changes once onsite. Must be available to work 2 of 3 Holidays (unless otherwise specified in job description) Block/Special Scheduling : Schedule requests cannot be accommodated unless approved at time of booking. Contract at RWJ is expected to be travelers primary work schedule. If traveler is working elsewhere, RWJ is NOT required to accommodate unless approved prior to offer. Return Staff Policy : RWJBH staff (full time or PRN) must be gone from the RWJBH health system a minimum of 1 year before they are eligible to return for travel assignments. Floating Requirements/Ratios: Candidates are required to float within their skillset, no exceptions. Ratios vary based on census and staffing. When floated, RNs will be assigned a patient ratio based on patient acuity License/Certifications: Active NJ or Compact license is required at time of submission. All certifications required at time of submission unless otherwise specified. Please indicate upon submission if traveler will acquire certificate prior to start date. Submissions: Maximum of 3 submissions per candidate per facility Local Rules : Locals accepted at the same rate. Background Policy : Open/active BG hits and/or License Hits NOT accepted. Compliance : Labs MUST be completed 48 hours of signing. Valid NJ State License or Compact License required for both allied and nursing, at time of submission. Failing competency exams require a 6-month break before clinician can re-submit. Certifications are required at time of submission unless otherwise specified References required. Any international work history or permanent residency MUST be disclosed. ED/Behavioral Health/Psychiatric RNs MUST complete de-escalation training within 14 days of their start date. Recruiters: RNs must pay $52 plus tax for the course, this fee should be added to the margin Each traveler receives 1 certificate per module (3 total), 1 overall course certificate Modules : Modules are non-billable, 4 hours of EPIC training and up to 18 hours of additional hours RN: average 18 hours of non-billable modules Allied: average 1 hour of non-billable modules Modules are completed pre-start, and annually Modules are recorded by transcripts for onsite specific modules. RWJBH annuals, Baxter pump, and signed attestations are self-reported, and EPIC training is facility reported Cancellations/Attendance Policies: Should a traveler need to cancel their contract for any reason, RWJBH asks for adequate notice, defined as: MSP contracted travelers: 14-day notice CRISIS / RAPID contracted travelers: 10-day notice Failure to provide proper notice, as outlined, will result in a system DNR for RWJ Barnabas Health system. No Exceptions. Please ensure your traveler is fully committed before booking, as compliance or self cancellations without a 14 day notice may result in a Do Not Rehire (DNR) status Clinicians are required to make up any missed shifts within the same pay period. Any callouts exceeding 2-3 days during the contractual period is considered excessive and may result in a system DNR upon contract completion. Clinicians may not call out for their final week of the contract. Failure to complete the final week will result in an automatic system DNR. Submittal Details: Tier3 Travel ComplianceRequired Time Off:A screenshot of the candidate confirming their RTO & schedule requests is required upon submission. These submissions will be prioritized.Requests with less than 7 days of RTO, and no Holiday time off, will be prioritized.RTO requested after an offer will NOT be accommodated. Clinicians are expected to adhere to the agreed-upon schedule and should NOT request changes once onsite.Must be available to work 2 of 3 Holidays (unless otherwise specified in job description)Block/Special requests cannot be accommodated unless approved at time of booking.Contract at RWJ is expected to be travelers primary work schedule. If traveler is working elsewhere, RWJ is NOT required to accommodate unless approved prior to offer.Return Staff staff (full time or PRN) must be gone from the RWJBH health system a minimum of 1 year before they are eligible to return for travel assignments.Floating Requirements/ are required to float within their skillset, no exceptions.Ratios vary based on census and staffing. When floated, RNs will be assigned a patient ratio based on patient acuityLicense/ NJ or Compact license is required at time of submission.All certifications required at time of submission unless otherwise specified. Please indicate upon submission if traveler will acquire certificate prior to start date. Submissions: Maximum of 3 submissions per candidate per facilityLocal Rules: Locals accepted at the same rate.Background Policy: Open/active BG hits and/or License Hits NOT accepted. MUST be completed 48 hours of signing.Valid NJ State License or Compact License required for both allied and nursing, at time of submission.Failing competency exams require a 6-month break before clinician can re-submit.Certifications are required at time of submission unless otherwise specifiedReferences required.Any international work history or permanent residency MUST be Health/Psychiatric RNs MUST complete de-escalation training within 14 days of their start date.Recruiters: RNs must pay $52 plus tax for the course, this fee should be added to the marginEach traveler receives 1 certificate per module (3 total), 1 overall course are non-billable, 4 hours of EPIC training and up to 18 hours of additional hoursRN: average 18 hours of non-billable modulesAllied: average 1 hour of non-billable modulesModules are completed pre-start, and annuallyModules are recorded by transcripts for onsite specific modules. RWJBH annuals, Baxter pump, and signed attestations are self-reported, and EPIC training is facility reportedCancellations/Attendance a traveler need to cancel their contract for any reason, RWJBH asks for adequate notice, defined contracted travelers: 14-day noticeCRISIS / RAPID contracted travelers: 10-day noticeFailure to provide proper notice, as outlined, will result in a system DNR for RWJ Barnabas Health system. No Exceptions. Please ensure your traveler is fully committed before booking, as compliance or self cancellations without a 14 day notice may result in a Do Not Rehire (DNR) statusClinicians are required to make up any missed shifts within the same pay period.Any callouts exceeding 2-3 days during the contractual period is considered excessive and may result in a system DNR upon contract completion.Clinicians may not call out for their final week of the contract. Failure to complete the final week will result in an automatic system DNR. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Confront diverse medical cases that challenge and expand your skill set. Each assignment becomes a learning opportunity, contributing significantly to your professional growth and expertise. If you have a sense of adventure, travel nursing provides the opportunity to explore different cities, states, or even countries. You can immerse yourself in new environments and enjoy diverse landscapes and recreational activities. Travel nursing exposes you to various healthcare professionals, including industry leaders and experts. Networking with these individuals can open doors to mentorship and career advancement opportunities. Travel nursing provides a level of professional autonomy. While adhering to facility policies, you have the opportunity to work independently and contribute your expertise to different teams. Requirements Required for Onboarding BLS Core Exam - Nursing Ishihara Colorvision Screening OR RN Exam 29290826EXPTEMP

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