REGISTERED NURSE - ICU/CCU - PER DIEM ALL SHIFTS (23528)

Care Plus Bergen, Inc.; Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Bergen New Bridge Medical Center in Paramus, NJ is seeking an ICU/CCU Registered Nurse for per diem, all shifts. The role emphasizes critical care patient assessment, aggressive intervention when needed, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, high‑quality care.

Requirements include current NJ RN licensure, ICU/CCU experience (CCRNs preferred), BLS, ACLS, and IV certifications. A BSN is required or enrollment in an accredited program with expected completion within

Qualifications

• Current NJ licensure as RN required.
• ICU/CCU/CCRN preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and IV certifications required.
• At least 1 year of Critical Care or Intensive Care experience required.
• BSN required or enrollment in accredited BSN program with completion within 3 years.”

Responsibilities

• Assessment, treatment, and patient care responsibilities in ICU/CCU.
• Initiates appropriate referrals to other departments and services.
• Administer intravenous medications per policies and procedures.
• Documents patient progress and response to treatment.
• Collaborates with healthcare team and communicates on shift reports.
• Maintains infection control and safety standards.
• Participates in unit meetings and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing

Critical care

Patient care

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Enrolled in BSN program

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE - ICU/CCU - PER DIEM ALL SHIFTS (23528)

Job Category: Nursing/Nursing Support

Requisition Number: REGIS009584

• Posted : September 23, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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New Jersey CPB
Paramus, NJ 07652, USA

Description

Join Our Team at Bergen New Bridge Medical Center!**
We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to our diverse community. As a leading healthcare provider, we offer a supportive and inclusive work environment. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, Bergen New Bridge Medical Center is looking for an ICU / CCU Registered Nurse.

General Responsibilities

• Assessment, treatment, and patient care responsibilities are delivered with a knowledge of patient growth, and development and are appropriate to the ages of the patients served.
• Identifies and documents initial observation and assessment of the patient’s need for immediate nursing action.
• Systematically and accurately assess the nursing needs of the patient to detect pertinent changes in the clinical picture.
• Selects, plans, evaluates, and documents care based on this assessment.
• Assesses, intervenes, and documents of care based on this assessment appropriately to meet patient’s educational, psychosocial, and discharge planning needs.
• Initiates appropriate referrals to other departments, services, and/or outside agencies for patient care.

Direct Patient Care Responsibilities

• Gives comprehensive patient care.
• Initiates and follows through with patient and family teaching.
• Collaborate with all members of the healthcare team and communicate relevant patient care information on shift-to-shift reports.
• Utilize patient care standards in clinical practice.
• Documents pertinent information regarding patient’s response to treatment and progression toward goals in patient’s chart.
• Completes admission/transfer summary and/or discharge summary.
• Seeks clarification of physician orders that are unclear or inappropriate.
• Interprets clinical data and notifies the physician promptly if immediate changes in management are indicated.
• Administer intravenous medications in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Transports patients
• Establishes IV access and maintains line.
• Performs phlebotomy duties as necessary.
• Assesses and coordinates patients’ pain management
• Responds appropriate in crisis situations by demonstrating knowledge of emergency procedures, remaining calm, and functioning properly in emergencies.

Indirect Patient Care Responsibilities

• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds by presenting findings on patients.
• Apply principles of infection control and safety.
• Assists in the orientation of new personnel.
• Provides clinical supervision of Certified Nursing Assistant, Ward Clerks, and other ancillary staff.
• Customer service: respect, flexibility, knowledge, confidence, professionalism, pleasant attitude, patience, and helpfulness. All responses should be timely, professional, caring, and respectful in accordance with the Customer Service Performance expectations.
• Maintains established department policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety, environmental, and infection control standards. Assesses gaps in policies and procedures and create necessary policies and procedures to fulfill these gaps.
• Monitors patient’s nutritional status and collaborates with multi-disciplinary team to ensure adequate nutrition to meet metabolic needs
• Understands and adheres to the Medical Center’s Code of Conduct.
• Familiar with the Medical Center’s Mission, Vision, and Values Statements.

Other Duties

• Orients patient’s family to new environment; develops rapport with patient’s family.
• Relieves the Nurse Manager/Clinical Director as required.
• Assists in data collection and analysis of Quality Assurance/CQI monitors; participate in implementation of follow up action.
• Effectively utilizes the hospital computer system as it pertains to job responsibilities and in accordance with hospital policy.
• Participate actively in Quality Improvement committees as assigned.
• Assist other personnel as needed.
• Keeps up to date with current trends pertinent to area of assignment.
• Participates in continuing education activities; attends mandatory scheduled in-service programs; shared information gained at conferences with colleagues.
• Responds to hospital codes (Code 9, Code Blue, Nurse Control, etc., as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the department and organization.
• Responds to Internal/External Disaster Codes as assigned.
• Participates in nursing committees as required.
• Attends monthly unit meetings.

Safety

• Checks to ensure that emergency equipment is on hand and in good working order.
• Recognizes and reports malfunction or failure of equipment in the area to Biomedical Engineering; takes appropriate action to repair/replace such equipment (e.g. ventilators, cardiac monitors, defibrillators, suction apparatus, pumps, Doppler, O2 tanks, and pacemaker).
• Checks that all monitoring equipment and ventilator alarms are set according to standard.

Position Qualifications (ICU/CCU)

• Current NJ licensure as RN required.
• ICU/CCU/CCRN preferred.
• BLS, ACLS, and IV certifications required
• Successful completion of in-house Intensive Care Orientation Program Required.
• At least 1 year of Critical Care or Intensive care experience required.

Education

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required, or proof of enrollment in an accredited BSN program at the time of hire, with the expectation that the degree will be completed within three (3) years of the hire date
• For ICU/CCU Per-Diem Roles: A minimum of three (3) years of critical care experience required.

Job Setting/Physical Demands

• All Intensive Care areas.
• Frequently prolonged standing/walking.
• Lifts, positions, pushes, and/or transfers to patients.
• Protective clothing worn face shields, gloves, impermeable gowns.

Salary commensurate with experience within posted range

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive medical, dental, and vision plans. We prioritize work-life balance with a generous time off policy that includes ample vacation days, personal time, sick leave and nine paid holidays. Additionally, we are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees, offering robust tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs to help support our employees ongoing development.

Please note that selection of the candidate for any position will depend on several factors, including the individual’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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