Dynamic Critical Care Nurse — Per Diem Float Pool

Hackensack Meridian Health; Hackensack (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Float Pool in Hackensack, NJ. The role emphasizes direct patient care across complex cases and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include data collection, independent assessments, care planning, and medication administration with advanced bar-scanning tech. Requires NJ RN license and BLS/CPR within 60 days.

Qualifications

• RN license in New Jersey.
• BLS/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
• Six months of nursing experience or Nurse Residency Program.
• BSN in progress or to be acquired within 3 years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data relevant to the patient’s health.
• Perform age- and disease-specific assessments.
• Recognize changes in clinical and diagnostic status.
• Develop and coordinate patient-centered plans of care.
• Communicate and implement the plan of care.
• Provide ongoing updates to patients, families, and healthcare team.
• Administer medications with bar-scanning technology.
• Evaluate progress toward patient outcomes.
• Initiate interventions for changes in condition.
• Adhere to the ANA Code for Nurses.

Skills

Data collection

Age-specific assessments

Care coordination

Communication

Medication administration

Clinical status monitoring

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

BSN in progress

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Float Pool in Hackensack, NJ. The role emphasizes direct patient care across complex cases and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include data collection, independent assessments, care planning, and medication administration with advanced bar-scanning tech. Requires NJ RN license and BLS/CPR within 60 days.