Pediatric Float Nurse — Impactful Care & Team Collaboration

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Jersey Shore University Medical Center. The role emphasizes delivering evidence-based nursing care, collaborating with the care team, and ensuring safe medication administration.

The starting pay aligns with NJ pay transparency guidelines and reflects a strong total rewards package. Candidates should hold a NJ nursing license, with BLS/CPR and ACLS required; 2 years of Pedi/PICU/NICU experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey Nursing license.
• BLS/CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.
• ACLS certification required.
• 2 years of Pedi, PICU or NICU experience required.
• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three years of hire.
• Strong teamwork and patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing practices according to evidence-based research and standards of care.
• Maintain ongoing communication with patients, families, and health care team.
• Administer medications using bar-scanning and documentation tech.
• Document patient assessments and plans of care in electronic records.
• Provide patient and family education to optimize health and disease management.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary discharge planning to ensure safe transitions.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient care

Communication

Adaptability

Education

BSN in progress

ACLS certification

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Jersey Shore University Medical Center. The role emphasizes delivering evidence-based nursing care, collaborating with the care team, and ensuring safe medication administration.

The starting pay aligns with NJ pay transparency guidelines and reflects a strong total rewards package. Candidates should hold a NJ nursing license, with BLS/CPR and ACLS required; 2 years of Pedi/PICU/NICU experience preferred.