Per Diem RN — Critical Care & PACU Expertise

University Hospital; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 61,992 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital is seeking a Staff Nurse (Per Diem) to provide flexible, patient-centered care on an as-needed basis. The nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for assigned patients, with emphasis on safety, mobility and discharge planning.

The ideal candidate is a registered nurse licensed in New Jersey (or eligible) with recent critical care or PACU experience, BLS certification, and strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Licensed as an RN in New Jersey or eligible for NJ license; licensure required upon hire.
• Two years of critical care or PACU experience in last three years or BSN with two years acute care or four years acute care experience.
• BLS certificate required; C‑Pan or CCRN and ACLS preferred.
• Ability to apply problem solving and critical thinking.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift/move patients.
• Ability to organize care for multiple patients.
• Phlebotomy or IV certification must be obtained before orientation.
• Proficiency in English.
• Must maintain BLS certification.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Mobility and lifting

Care coordination

English proficiency

Education

BSN degree

Job description

University Hospital is seeking a Staff Nurse (Per Diem) to provide flexible, patient-centered care on an as-needed basis. The nurse will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for assigned patients, with emphasis on safety, mobility and discharge planning.

The ideal candidate is a registered nurse licensed in New Jersey (or eligible) with recent critical care or PACU experience, BLS certification, and strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills.