Per Diem - Registered Nurse (OP)

St. Joseph's Health; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Joseph's University Medical Center in New Jersey seeks an RN to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in collaboration with the Department of Nursing. The role supports the hospital's goals on the assigned unit and requires licensure in NJ and a nursing degree, with BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications per policy.

The position is listed as part-time, on-site, with standard nursing responsibilities and orientation. Certification requirements are aligned with American Heart Association guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• RN licensure required by the State of New Jersey.
• BLS/ACLS/PALS certifications required per department policy via American Heart Association.

Skills

RN licensure

Nursing skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

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. Successful completion of department specific orientation and a department specific certifications of Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).

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.

Job Info

• Job Identification 20261162
• Job Category Nursing
• Posting Date 06/25/2026, 07:55 PM
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations St. Joseph's University Medical Center (On‑site)