Registered Nurse, Per Diem Varies, PACU, Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center

Cancer Nursing Today; Hackettstown (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription

PTO & Paid Sick Leave

Tuition Assistance

Parental Leave

Job summary

Atlantic Health seeks a PACU RN to join a multidisciplinary team at Hackettstown Medical Center. The role focuses on Phase I/II post-procedure care, accurate assessment, vital sign monitoring, timely reporting, and medication administration with attention to adverse effects.

Collaboration and evidence-based care are emphasized, alongside the organization''s PRIDE values and strong communication skills. Qualifications include RN licensure, BLS/ACLS, and 3+ years in Phase I or critical care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
• Current, valid state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS and ACLS certification.
• 3+ years current Phase I or Critical Care experience.

Responsibilities

• Care for Phase I and/or Phase II post procedure patients.
• Monitor, report, and record assessments, vital signs, symptoms and changes in patient conditions promptly.
• Administer medications and provide oversight for side effects and reactions.
• Utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of care for patients.

Skills

Phase I/ICU experience

Nursing assessment

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

RN licensure

BSN preferred

MSN preferred

BSN completion within 5 years

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The PACU RN team member is responsible for working with multi-disciplinary healthcare professionals to care for patients in Phase I post operative/post-procedural setting.

Essential Function/Responsibilities:

• Candidate will deliver care to Phase I and/or Phase II patients post procedure.
• Candidate will monitor, report, and record assessments, vital signs, symptoms and/or changes in patient conditions in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Candidate will administer medications to patients and provide oversight for side effects and reactions.
• Candidate will demonstrate the ability to utilize the nursing process to assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate the plan of care for patients served.
• Through the model of Shared Governance, the candidate will collaborate with all members of the health care team with a focus on promoting evidenced based care within a healing culture for the patient population served and their families.
• Candidate will demonstrate and embrace the PRIDE values (Purpose, Respect, Innovation, Diversity and Inclusion and Extraordinary Caring) in every aspect of their job.
• Candidate must have excellent communication and computer skills.
• Candidate will perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

1. Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
2. Current, valid state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
3. BLS and ACLS certification.
4. 3+ years current Phase I or Critical Care experience

Preferred:

1. Bachelor's degree in nursing.
2. All ASN/Diploma RNs must complete their BSN studies within five years of their start date.
3. Master's degree in nursing or related field.
4. PALS certification preferred.

ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Medical Group
• Atlantic Visiting Nurse
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
• Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
• Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
• Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare - 2026.
• Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
• Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
• Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Hackettstown Medical Center has been providing care to the community since 1973, primarily serving Warren, Sussex and Morris Counties in New Jersey. From preventive services and outpatient testing, to care for minor injuries and life-threatening illness, we offer a wide range of services to keep our local population healthy. Hackettstown Medical Center maintains several designations, including Primary Stroke Center from both the New Jersey Department of Health & Senior Services and The Joint Commission's advanced certification program; accreditations from the American College of Radiology for mammography, nuclear medicine and ultrasound; sleep disorder center accreditation from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine; and Quality of Care recognition for our cardiopulmonary department from the American Association for Respiratory Care. In addition, we provide education, screenings, support groups and wellness programs for people of all ages through our Center for Healthier Living.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package

that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.