Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) ICU Nights

RWJBarnabas Health; Communipaw (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) for the ICU nights at Jersey City Medical Center. This role requires an active NJ RN license, BLS and ACLS within 6 months, and ICU/Telemetry experience is preferred. Night shifts include a weekday shift and weekend/holiday coverage per scheduling needs.

Per Diem status with hourly pay range between $47.85 and $67.04. Location is Jersey City Medical Center, NJ.

Qualifications

• ASN or Nursing Diploma from an accredited school of nursing.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills with standard healthcare software.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in the ICU within the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.
• Maintain safety and apply evidence-based practice; communicate with and utilize resources.
• Report identified safety issues and hazardous conditions promptly.
• Know the patient population served and tailor care accordingly.
• Supervise and direct delegation of tasks to team members and collaborate with care providers.
• Set and evaluate priorities with measurable outcomes to improve patient care.

Skills

Strong communication

Proficient computer skills

Education

ASN or Nursing Diploma

Job description

Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) ICU Nights

Req #: 0000268860

Category: Nurses

Status: Per Diem

Shift: Night

Facility: Jersey City Medical Center

Department: Intensive Care Unit

Pay Range: $47.85 - $67.04 per hour

Location: 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Title: RN Per Diem

Location: Jersey City Medical Center

Department Name: Intensive Care Unit

Req #: 0000268860

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $47.85 - $67.04 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

Since 1882, Jersey City Medical Center has provided Hudson County advanced, state-of-the-art medical treatment across a broad spectrum of different disciplines. Our facility is located on a 15-acre campus and includes both the Wilzig Hospital and the Provident Bank Ambulatory Center. From screenings and diagnostics to life‑saving, intensive care, our patients can count on a patient‑centric approach that puts their comfort and well‑being at the forefront of everything we do.

Jersey City Medical Center has the distinction of having earned 14 "A" national safety ratings from the Leapfrog Group since the program's inception in 2012.

Jersey City Medical Center is one of only 401 hospitals in the U.S. to earn a Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence, and the only hospital in Hudson County to have received the designation three times.

Qualifications

Required

• ASN or Nursing Diploma from an accredited school of nursing
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

Preferred

• Med./Surg. Telemetry and/or ICU nursing experience
• CCRN

Certifications and Licenses Required

• BLS upon hire and ACLS Certification within 6 months of start date
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License
• Documented completion of TCAR - Trauma Care After Rescusitation every 2 years
• Completion of Critical Care Course after 3 months

Scheduling Requirements

• Night shift, Per Diem, 7p-7a
• One weekday shift, per month, 2 weekend shifts per month and one major/one minor holiday(s) per year

Essential Functions

• The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics.
• The Registered Nurse assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
• The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient's needs.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient‑centered, high‑quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best‑in‑class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high‑quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey‑whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer