Registered Nurse - Inpatient Oncology - Per Diem Days

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Registered Nurse in Inpatient Oncology at Hackensack Meridian Health. This per diem role involves delivering high-quality patient care, utilizing advanced technologies for medication administration, and coordinating care within a supportive oncology unit. Ideal candidates are licensed RNs with a passion for patient care and teamwork who seek to make a positive impact in the oncology field. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience; oncology experience preferred.
• Willingness to attend training to become chemotherapy competent within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing practices based on evidence-based research.
• Maintain communication with patients and healthcare team.
• Administer medications and document care electronically.

Skills

Adaptability

Accountability

Teamwork

Dedication to education

High-quality patient care

Education

Valid RN license in New Jersey

BSN preferred

BLS/CPR certification

Chemotherapy/biotherapy course

OCN certification preferred

Job description

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Oncology - Per Diem Days

Join our team as a Registered Nurse - Inpatient Oncology - Per Diem Days at Hackensack Meridian Health.

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health, we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and support one another to succeed. We foster a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, where competitive benefits are just the beginning. We are committed to transforming healthcare and serving as leaders of positive change.

About Brennan 6: Brennan 6 is an oncology unit where patients receive chemotherapy, post-op surgical care, and palliative and hospice care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing practices based on the latest evidence-based research, policies, and standards to ensure safe, individualized patient care.
• Maintain ongoing communication with patients, colleagues, and the healthcare team regarding patient status and care plans.
• Administer medications using advanced bar-scanning and documentation technologies for safety.
• Document assessments, care plans, interventions, and evaluations electronically at the point of care.
• Provide patient and family education to promote health, wellness, and disease management.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary discharges to ensure safe transitions and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey.
• BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association within 60 days of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year nursing experience; oncology experience preferred.
• Willingness to attend training to become chemotherapy competent within 6 months.
• Chemotherapy/biotherapy course and OCN certification preferred.
• BSN preferred.
• Strong adaptability, accountability, teamwork, dedication to education, and a passion for high-quality patient care are essential.

If you meet these qualifications and are eager to contribute, apply today!

We are committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay rate is an estimate of the minimum base pay at the time of posting and may vary based on experience, education, skills, location, and other factors. Starting hourly rate: $42.19.

Additional Details

The starting rate is for informational purposes and not a guarantee of specific compensation. Compensation may differ based on market data, experience, education, skills, geographic location, internal equity, and departmental budgets. Positions may be eligible for performance incentives, bonuses, shift differentials, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement.

Employment Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare

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