Night Shift RN – Behavioral Health, Short Term Care

RWJBarnabas Health; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Short Term Care unit in Central Jersey Behavioral Health, located at 1691 U.S. Highway 9, Toms River, NJ. This per diem, night shift role requires an active NJ RN license and BLS certification.

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with EMR experience (EPIC) highly valued. You will perform assessments, administer medications, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and ensure accurate documentation in the

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey RN license in good standing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
• Prior patient care experience and comfort with EMR systems (EPIC).
• Per Diem/hourly position with night shift.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and recognize clinical changes promptly.
• Provide safe, evidence-based medications, treatments, and hands-on care.
• Serve as a clinical partner to physicians for well-coordinated care decisions.
• Educate patients and families clearly to support the next phase of care.
• Document accurately in the EMR to promote continuity and safety.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

NJ RN license

BLS certification

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Short Term Care unit in Central Jersey Behavioral Health, located at 1691 U.S. Highway 9, Toms River, NJ. This per diem, night shift role requires an active NJ RN license and BLS certification.

A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, with EMR experience (EPIC) highly valued. You will perform assessments, administer medications, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and ensure accurate documentation in the