REGISTERED NURSE PRN TIER III - PROGRESSIVE CARE UNIT

Cooper University Health Care; New Jersey; On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Norcross Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join its multidisciplinary care team. The RN will provide comprehensive patient care, coordinate with physicians and allied staff, and ensure adherence to nursing processes and safety standards.

The ideal candidate holds an NLN-accredited nursing program credential and NJ RN licensure with BLS. ACLS may be required within a specified period, with a focus on high-quality patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must be a current licensed RN (NJ) with BLS CPR certification.
• Experience in a hospital setting and multi-disciplinary teamwork preferred.
• Familiarity with nursing processes and patient safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and clinical standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and staff to plan care.
• Follow established policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and colleagues; ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Patient care

Acute care

Care planning

Team collaboration

Education

NLN accredited School of Nursing

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 Nurse (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.

Follow 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 University Hospital Cape Regional core values of quality; service; efficiency; integrity; safety; professionalism, teamwork, and compassion.

Education Requirements

Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing.

License/Certification Requirements

Current NJ-RN License (Registered Nurse).
Current American Heart Association, (AHA) BLS CPR (Basic Life Support) Certification required.
ACLS(Advanced Cardiac Life Support)within 3 months of hire and Critical Care course within 6 months of hire.