Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular & Surgical Stepdown - Per diem Nights

IntelliResume; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiovascular & Surgical Stepdown unit in Neptune, NJ, working per diem nights. The role focuses on evidence-based care and collaborative communication with the health‑care team to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include med administration with bar‑scanning tech, electronic documentation, patient and family education, and coordination of safe discharges with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license.
• 1 year telemetry or critical care nursing experience.
• BLS/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
• ACLS/Telemetry certification and national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing practices according to evidence‑based research and standards of care.
• Communicate ongoing patient status and treatment plans with healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar‑scanning and documentation technologies.
• Document patient assessments, plans of care, interventions, and evaluations electronically.
• Provide patient and family‑centered education for health optimization and disease management.
• Participate in multi‑disciplinary discharging of patients for safe transitions and continuity of care.

Skills

Telemetry nursing

Critical care nursing

Communication with healthcare team

Education

New Jersey nursing license

BSN in progress or plan to obtain within 3 years

Tools

BLS/CPR certification

ACLS certification

Telemetry certification

National certification

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Cardiovascular & Surgical Stepdown unit provides individualized patient care based on evidence‑based practices and collaborates with the healthcare team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Highlights

• Location: Neptune, NJ
• Facility: Hackensack Meridian Health
• Schedule: Per Diem, Nights

What You'll Do

• Deliver nursing practices according to evidence‑based research and standards of care.
• Communicate ongoing patient status and treatment plans with healthcare team members.
• Administer medications utilizing advanced bar‑scanning and documentation technologies.
• Document patient assessments, plans of care, interventions, and evaluations electronically.
• Provide patient and family‑centered education for health optimization and disease management.
• Participate in multi‑disciplinary discharging of patients for safe transitions and continuity of care.

Requirements

• Education: Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license required; BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of telemetry or critical care nursing experience required
• Licenses & Certifications: BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association required within 60 days of hire; ACLS preferred; Telemetry certification preferred; National certification preferred

About Hackensack Meridian Health

Hackensack Meridian Health is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering exceptional patient care. They focus on collaboration and support among team members to enhance the health and wellness of the communities they serve.