Registered Nurse - Night Shift

Quantum Behavioral Health; Berkeley Township (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k

NJ State Mandated Sick Leave

PTO

Job summary

Torch Recovery Center is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct nursing care to patients receiving substance use and behavioral health treatment at our Bayville, NJ location.

You will support safe withdrawal management, medication administration, patient education, and coordination of care as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey RN license in good standing.
• ADN required; BSN preferred.
• 1–2 years nursing experience, especially in substance use, behavioral health, detox or psychiatric care.
• Ability to work overnights, weekends and holidays as scheduled.
• CPR/BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments (history, vitals, withdrawal symptoms).
• Provide nursing care during detox and residential treatment.
• Administer medications per orders and protocols.
• Monitor medication effectiveness and adverse reactions.
• Respond to medical/psychiatric emergencies per policy.
• Educate patients on medications, withdrawal and recovery.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Manage MARs and controlled substances; document shift reports.
• Collaborate with providers and the treatment team.
• Participate in treatment planning and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Nursing experience

CPR/BLS certification

ACLS certification

Overnight shift readiness

Behavioral health exposure

Education

RN license in NJ

ADN in Nursing

BSN preferred

Job description

Description

Registered Nurse (RN) - Substance Abuse Inpatient

Location: Torch Recovery Center (Recess Recovery Network & Affiliates) Bayville, NJ

Position Summary

Torch Recovery is seeking a compassionate and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct nursing care to patients receiving substance use and behavioral health treatment. The RN supports safe withdrawal management, medication administration, patient education, and coordination of care as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct nursing assessments, including medical history, vital signs, withdrawal symptoms, and other required screenings.
• Provide direct nursing care throughout detoxification and residential treatment.
• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and facility protocols.
• Monitor medication effectiveness, adverse reactions, and changes in patient condition.
• Implement provider orders and respond appropriately to medical and psychiatric emergencies.
• Educate patients regarding medications, withdrawal management, health, and recovery.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• Complete and maintain MARs, controlled substance records, infection control logs, incident reports, shift reports, and other required nursing documentation.
• Follow applicable medication management and controlled substance procedures.
• Collaborate with providers, nursing leadership, therapists, counselors, and other members of the treatment team.
• Participate in treatment planning, nursing meetings, required training, and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, and facility policies.
• Follow applicable New Jersey nursing, behavioral health, safety, and regulatory requirements.

Rate of Pay: $42.00 - $47.00 per hour

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, NJ State Mandated Sick Leave, PTO

Requirements

Qualifications

• Current New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred.
• 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred, particularly in substance use, behavioral health, detoxification, or psychiatric care.
• Ability to work overnight shifts, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Knowledge