Registered Nurse - Pedi ICU - Per diem Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health; Neptune Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health’s Pediatric ICU role in Neptune, NJ, at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, offers a per diem night shift focused on delivering high-quality, evidence-based patient care within a collaborative team.

The RN will monitor patient status, administer medications with advanced bar-scanning technology, document care electronically, educate families, and participate in safe discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions.

Qualifications

• BSN in progress or willing to obtain within three years.
• 1-2 years of PICU nursing experience.
• Current NJ Nursing license required.
• BLS/CPR, PALS, IV/Port/Telemetry certifications required; ACLS preferred; APHON preferred; national cert preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care according to evidence-based research and standards of care.
• Communicate ongoing patient status and care plans with the healthcare team.
• Administer medications using bar-scanning and documentation technologies.
• Document patient assessments, plans of care, interventions and evaluations electronically.
• Provide patient and family-centered education for health optimization.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary discharges to ensure safe transitions of care.

Skills

Pediatric ICU nursing

Evidence-based practice

Teamwork

Education

BSN in progress

Willing to acquire within three years

Tools

BLS/CPR

PALS

IV/Port/Telemetry

ACLS (preferred)

APHON certification preferred

National certification desired

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Pediatric ICU at Hackensack Meridian Health provides individualized patient care based on evidence-based practices. This role is ideal for nurses who are dedicated to teamwork and delivering high-quality care.

Highlights

• Location: Neptune, NJ
• Facility: Jersey Shore University Medical Center
• Schedule: Per Diem, Night shift

What You'll Do

• Deliver nursing practices according to evidence-based research and standards of care.
• Communicate ongoing patient status and care plans with healthcare team members.
• Administer medications using 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.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary discharges to ensure safe transitions of care.

Requirements

Education:

• BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire

Experience:

• 1-2 years of pediatric ICU nursing experience

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license required
• BLS/CPR certification required within 60 days of hire
• PALS required
• IV/port/telemetry certification required
• ACLS preferred
• APHON certification preferred
• National certification in specialty desired

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 healthcare experience for patients and the community.