Per Diem Registered Nurse - Acute Rehabilitation Department

St. Joseph's Health; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Rx coverage

403b retirement plan with company fit

PTO and paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance Options

Job summary

St. Joseph's Wayne Medical Center is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse for the Acute Rehabilitation Department in Wayne, NJ. The role involves delivering care on-site and applying the nursing process to plan, implement and evaluate patient care within the unit’s scope.

The RN must hold NJ licensure, be BLS certified, and ideally possess ACLS and PALS. The hospital emphasizes benefits and a team-focused environment with a long-standing commitment to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing theories, principles and concepts typically gained with a Bachelor's in Nursing (preferred).
• Licensed Registered Nurse in the State of New Jersey is required.
• BLS certification required at time of hire.
• As of January 2019, BLS/ACLS/PALS must be through the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the Nursing Process to plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Collaborate with the Department of Nursing to support unit goals and patient outcomes.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Per Diem Registered Nurse - Acute Rehabilitation Department

Wayne, NJ, United States (On-site)

Job Description

Responsible for utilizing the Nursing Process in a collaborative manner to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in accordance with his/her scope of practice. The RN supports the goals and philosophy of the Department of Nursing within the St. Joseph's Healthcare System and on his/her assigned unit.

Qualifications

Knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred. Licensure required as a Registered Nurse by the State of New Jersey.

Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire.

Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.

About Us

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility: (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency: St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

About the Team

St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center, a division of St. Joseph’s University Medical Center and a member of St. Joseph’s Health, is a 229-bed acute-care community hospital that provides comprehensive medical and surgical care, emergency and diagnostic services to the residents of Wayne and communities in northern New Jersey. St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center is sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth. With a “patients first” approach to health care excellence, St. Joseph’s physician-employee-volunteer team is focused on providing the very best care available – to our patients, their families and the community.

More than 150,000 patients are treated each year at St. Joseph’s Wayne Medical Center. Leading edge clinical services include orthopedics, spine, and sports medicine; cardiology/cardiothoracic services including a diagnostic cardiac catheterization laboratory performing peripheral angiograms and stenting, carotid stenting and pacemaker implants; non-invasive cardiology services including Holter monitoring, 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, echocardiography and trans-esophageal echocardiography; the Acute Rehabilitation Unit providing a full range of inpatient and outpatient services such as those of the North Jersey Swallowing Center; the John Victor Machuga Diabetes Education Center, offering comprehensive education and consultation programs; and expanded Ambulatory Care Center; as well as liver, biliary, and pancreatic consultation services.

Job Info

• Job Identification 20260736
• Job Category Nursing
• Posting Date 05/20/2026, 08:57 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations St. Joseph's Wayne Medical Center (On-site)