Registered Nurse - Progressive Care Unit

Cooper University Health Care; Cape May Court House (NJ); On-site; USD 51,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care is seeking a Registered Nurse for Cape Regional in Cape May Court House. You will assume responsibility for a group of patients, evaluate and document nursing care, and assist physicians during exams and procedures.

Responsibilities include patient testing, medication administration, and educating patients and families to manage conditions and self-care. NJ-RN licensure and NLN-recognized nursing education required; BLS required; ACLS within 3 months; CC course

Qualifications

• Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients, implements and documents nursing care.
• Assists physicians during examinations and procedures.
• Performs patient tests and administers medications using the nursing process.
• Promotes patient independence by teaching care plans and medications to patients and families.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NJ RN License

Job description

About Us

About Cooper University Health Care

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

Cooper 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.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper 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 six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s 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 was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.orgto learn more.

Short Description

Assumes responsibility and accountability for a group of patients for a designated timeframe. Evaluates patients, implements, and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications utilizing the nursing process. Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Graduate of NLN accredited School of Nursing and current NJ-RN License required. Specific shift requirements apply.

Experience Required

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.

Salary Min ($)

USD $37.00

Salary Max ($)

USD $61.00