New Grad Registered Nurse - Raritan Bay Medical Center - Fall/Winter 2026

Hackensack Meridian Health; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a New Grad Registered Nurse in Perth Amboy, NJ. The role focuses on direct patient care and coordinating care with the healthcare team to support ongoing professional growth in a supportive environment.

The position is full-time at Raritan Bay Medical Center, with a pay rate of $46 per hour, and requires a nursing degree and active RN license by start date, plus CPR/BLS certification.

Qualifications

• RN license required by start date
• CPR/BLS certification from AHA preferred

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health.
• Perform age and disease-specific assessments independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patients.
• Develop and coordinate patient-centered plans of care.
• Communicate and implement the plan of care effectively.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of patient outcomes.
• Initiate interventions related to changes in patient conditions.
• Adhere to established protocols and document care accurately.

Education

Nursing degree

Tools

Bar-scanning technology

Job description

About This Role

The New Grad Registered Nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health is responsible for providing direct patient care and coordinating activities among the healthcare team. This role is ideal for recent nursing graduates looking to expand their knowledge and skills in a supportive environment.

Highlights

• Pay: $46 - $46/hour
• Location: Perth Amboy, NJ
• Facility: Raritan Bay Medical Center
• Schedule: Full-time

What You'll Do

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to the patient's health.
• Perform age and disease-specific assessments independently.
• Recognize clinical and diagnostic status changes in patients.
• Develop and coordinate patient-centered plans of care.
• Communicate and implement the plan of care effectively.
• Provide ongoing communication with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar-scanning technologies.
• Evaluate progress toward attainment of patient outcomes.
• Initiate interventions related to changes in patient conditions.
• Adhere to established protocols and document care accurately.

Requirements

Education:

• Degree in Nursing from an accredited school required

Experience:

• New Grad

Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid RN License by start date
• CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)

About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on supporting their employees and fostering a collaborative environment to enhance the health and well-being of the communities they serve.