Registered Nurse PRN II-Intermediate/Med Surg

Cooper University Health Care; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 67,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, NJ is seeking a Registered Nurse for per diem night shifts (7 pm–7 am). You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, providing high-quality nursing care to a defined patient group and maintaining excellent patient relations.

The role requires at least 2 years of acute care RN experience, a NJ RN license, and BLS certification. CNOR is preferred; ACLS/NALS/PALS certifications may be required for certain specialties.

Qualifications

• Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing.
• Current NJ-RN License.
• Current NJ-BLS Certification.
• Current NJ-CNOR preferred.
• Special certifications (ACLS, NALS, PALS) may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to a group of patients per shift using the nursing process.
• Communicate with patients, families and healthcare team.
• Adhere to policies and procedures and Cooper core values.

Skills

Acute care RN

Patient care

Education

NLN accredited Nursing School

Job description

About Us

Cooper Norcross Health, formerly Cooper University Health Care, is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Norcross Medical School of Rowan University. Headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, Cooper Norcross Health has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper Norcross Health has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

The health system operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as four hospitals - its 663-bed flagship Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper Norcross University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, Children's Hospital at Cooper Norcross Health in Camden, and The Recovery Village Cherry Hill at Cooper, a substance abuse rehabilitation and inpatient treatment facility, in partnership with American Recovery Services.

Cooper Norcross University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 Trauma Center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals annual survey for eight years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper Norcross Health facilities annually. Its ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper Norcross Health, a not-for-profit health system, was named one of America's Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation. Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

The Registered RN is a professional caregiver who, as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and who supervises and provides care to these patients utilizing the nursing process including the therapeutic use of self. Follows established policies and procedures. Communicates openly with internal customers and supervisors. Provides excellent customer service interfacing well with all levels of staff, management and physicians. Applies Cooper core values. Other duties as required.

Experience Required

Must have at least 2 years of acute care RN experience with at least one of these years being in the specialty area in which you are applying.

Education Requirements

Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing.

License/Certification Requirements

Current NJ-RN License (Registered Nurse).

Current NJ-BLSCertification(Basic Life Support).

Current NJ-CNOR (Certified Nurse, Operating Room) preferred.

Certain specialties may require advanced certification (i.e. ACLS, NALS, PALS).

Special Requirements

Per Diem, 7 pm -7 am, weekends and holidays required.

Level Two Pool Work Requirements:Nurses shall work at least three (3) weekend shifts per six (6) week schedule, and six other shifts per six (6) week schedule, which must include four(4) holiday shifts per year (two (2) winter and two (2) summer). Weekend shifts are defined as Friday/Saturday or Saturday/Sunday for night shift and Saturday/Sunday for the day shift; the 3rd weekend shift can be the RNs choice. Nurses must schedule themselves for the full shift, as assigned, in order to meet these work requirements.

Salary Min ($)

USD $48.72

Salary Max ($)

USD $73.64