Embark on an inspiring opportunity as a Registered Nurse specializing in the Operating Room in Montclair, New Jersey, and shape outcomes for patients when it matters most. This role invites you to apply sharp clinical expertise, steady leadership, and compassionate care in a fast-paced surgical environment. As you step into the OR, envision the direct impact you’ll have on patients—from preoperative preparation through anesthesia and postoperative recovery—while collaborating with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and a dedicated perioperative team. Beyond the hands-on care, you’ll join a community that values precision, teamwork, and patient advocacy, delivering high-quality outcomes in a setting that respects your professional goals. And when you need a change of scenery or to expand your horizons, you’ll find opportunities to work in various locations across the U.S., experiencing diverse hospital cultures, patient populations, and clinical challenges that broaden your practice. Montclair itself offers a balancing act of vibrant urban amenities and tranquil neighborhoods, with tree-lined streets, thriving arts scenes, excellent dining, and easy access to outdoor spaces. The Garden State is full of beautiful places to explore—from the scenic parks and trails of the Watchung Mountains to the cultural and historic sites within reach of the shore, ensuring that your off-duty moments are as rewarding as your professional ones.
Location benefits go beyond the magnetism of Montclair. This role offers the flexibility of operating in various settings across New Jersey and across the United States, giving you exposure to diverse case mixes, hospital workflows, and patient demographics. In Montclair, you’ll enjoy convenient access to top-tier educational institutions, cultural events, and a community that supports work-life balance. For nurses who crave travel and professional growth, the opportunity to rotate through multiple facilities across the country means you’ll refine your techniques, expand your specialties, and cultivate a robust professional network. Whether you’re drawn to metropolitan hubs with complex surgical programs or community hospitals focusing on high-quality, patient-centered care, you’ll gain experiences that enhance your clinical confidence and leadership potential while maintaining the core values of safety, evidence-based practice, and compassionate care.
As an OR Registered Nurse, you’ll carry primary responsibilities that demand vigilance, technical proficiency, and collaborative communication. You’ll participate in all perioperative phases: reviewing patient histories, confirming correct patient, procedure, and site, and ensuring sterile technique and instrument integrity throughout the case. You’ll function as a scrub or circulating nurse, prepare and manage equipment, assist with anesthesia equipment and monitoring, and participate in counts to prevent never events. You’ll anticipate needs, manage intraoperative interruptions with composure, and implement swift, evidence-based responses to emergencies. Your role will also include post-anesthesia care handoffs, documentation, and contributing to post-operative recovery planning. This position promotes ongoing professional growth through exposure to a broad spectrum of surgical specialties, enabling you to pursue advanced certifications such as CNOR, enhance leadership skills, and access continuing education opportunities provided by the staffing partner. You’ll have a clear pathway to expand your scope, gain proficiency with evolving surgical technologies, and take on mentor-like responsibilities for new team members. The role offers a competitive compensation structure, a sign-on type of bonus, and the prospect of housing assistance to ease relocation or travel between facilities. You’ll also have the option to extend assignments, providing stability, recurring responsibilities, and ongoing professional challenges that keep your practice dynamic and rewarding.
Our organization is built on core values that empower nursing professionals to thrive. You’ll be supported by a culture that prioritizes your career development, recognizes your expertise, and fosters a collaborative, respectful environment. We emphasize continuous learning, safe staffing practices, and a transparent feedback loop that helps you grow within your discipline. Our teams aim to reduce burnout by promoting respectful communication, clear role delineation, and strong leadership at every level. We’re committed to helping you navigate your career path with purposeful opportunities, mentorship, and resources designed to balance clinical excellence with personal well-being. In this environment, your contributions are visible, your voice matters, and your professional trajectory is a shared priority.
Ready to apply? This is more than a job—it's a chance to join a company that values your expertise, champions your advancement, and supports you as you adapt to new clinical settings while maintaining a steady focus on patient safety and outcomes. If you’re motivated to grow as an OR nurse, relish interdisciplinary teamwork, and want a program that recognizes your skills with competitive pay, generous benefits, and travel support, seize this opportunity. Start date is 03/09/2026, with a flexible duration in weeks and an arrangement that reflects your availability. While guaranteed hours are listed as 0.0, we’ll work with you to align assignments with your preferred balance of schedule, location, and professional goals. For dedicated, mission-driven nurses who want variety, reliability, and a patient-centered approach, this role is designed for you. Apply today and join a team that values your contribution, supporting you every step of the way as you advance your OR nursing career.
Please note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process.
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TLC Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S.
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