Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) - Post Anesth Care Unit

RWJBarnabas Health; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in Somerville, NJ seeks an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the Post Anesthesia Care Unit. The role requires NJ RN licensure, ACLS/BLS, and a minimum of 1 year in critical care. Day shift, hourly pay range $46.90-$63.44.

The position offers a collaborative team environment, opportunities for professional growth, and strong emphasis on safety and continuous improvement within RWJBarnabas Health.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey RN license in good standing.
• Current BLS certification.
• ACLS certification required.
• At least 1 year of critical care experience.
• Associate's degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's preferred.
• Experience with EPIC EMR.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and recognize clinical changes.
• Provide safe, evidence-based medications, treatments, and hands-on care.
• Serve as clinical partner to physicians and advanced providers.
• Educate patients and families to keep them informed and prepared.
• Ensure accurate documentation in the EMR to promote continuity and safety.
• Contribute during interdisciplinary rounds to improve communication.
• Collaborate in a highly collaborative team environment with shared accountability.
• Pursue continued professional growth through education and clinical ladder opportunities.

Skills

Clear communication

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Active NJ RN license

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Title: PD RN

Location: RWJUH Somerset

Department Name: Post Anesth Care Unit

Req #: 0000271325

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $46.90 - $63.44 per hour

Facility: RWJ Somerset

Location: 110 Rehill Ave, Somerville, NJ 08876

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.

At RWJBarnabas Health, Registered Nurses become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. This RN role offers growth, supportive teamwork, and a culture committed to safety and continuous improvement. As a Registered Nurse, you will help advance patient care and strengthen the experience of individuals and families across our organization. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every RN is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

As a Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include:

• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and recognize subtle clinical changes, using your judgment to intervene early and advocate for your patients
• Providing safe, evidence-based medications, treatments, and hands on care grounded in strong clinical judgment
• Serving as a clinical partner to physicians and advanced providers, offering insight that supports timely, well-coordinated care decisions
• Providing clear, compassionate education to patients and families so they feel informed, supported, and prepared for the next phase of care
• Ensuring accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record to promote continuity and patient safety
• Contributing your voice during interdisciplinary rounds, helping drive seamless communication and smooth transitions of care
• Taking an active role in a highly collaborative team environment where shared accountability and teamwork directly impact outcomes
• Pursuing continued professional growth through access to continuing education, clinical ladder opportunities, and organizational resources that support long term career progression

This role might be for you if:

• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
• Strong clinical judgment guides your decisions, even as priorities shift
• Thriving in a fast paced environment energizes you, especially where teamwork drives outcomes
• A commitment to evidence-based practice shapes your daily work
• Empathy and professionalism are central to your approach
• Continuous learning and professional growth matter to you
• A collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen

To be considered for this RN opportunity, you must hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification is required. At least 1 year of critical care experience is required. An Associate's degree in Nursing is required. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is strongly preferred, as is prior patient care experience and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC. This position is day shift, per diem.

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.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastingly 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