Registered Nurse (RN), Medical/Surgical Float Pool

RWJBarnabas Health; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Student Loan Planning Support

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center seeks a Registered Nurse for the 12.5-hour Specialty Float Med/Sur role in NJ. The Medical/Surgical Float Pool offers exposure across diverse units, with a focus on evidence-based care and patient-centered outcomes.

Requirements include an active NJ RN license, BLS, and a strong commitment to teamwork. The role offers a full-time daytime schedule, with three 12.5-hour shifts per week and every-other weekend. EPIC familiarity is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
• Active New Jersey RN license in good standing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Effective communication with patients, families, and team.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and recognize clinical changes.
• Administer safe, evidence-based medications and provide hands-on care.
• Collaborate with physicians and providers for timely decisions.
• Educate patients and families to prepare for next care stages.
• Document accurately in the EMR to ensure continuity and safety.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds to support care transitions.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth and clinical ladder opportunities.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Title: RN 12.5 Specialty Float Med/Sur

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Medical/Surgical Float Pool

Req #: 0000263127

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $47.85 - $60.60 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

At Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Registered Nurses become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. The Medical Surgical Float Pool offers great exposure to various specialties while working in the Colorectal, Renal Transplant, Pulmonary, Orthopedics, Oncology and Stroke Units to build up your clinical knowledge. Fosters a collaborative team culture in a supportive environment. A high-speed environment to refine new graduates’ ability to transition into a competent nurse. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every RN is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

Typical day may include:

• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and recognizing subtle clinical changes, using your judgment to intervene early and advocate for your patients
• Providing safe, evidence-based medications, treatments, and hands-on care grounded in strong clinical judgment
• Serving as a clinical partner to physicians and advanced providers, offering insight that supports timely, well-coordinated care decisions
• Providing clear, compassionate education to patients and families so they feel informed, supported, and prepared for the next phase of care
• Ensuring accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record to promote continuity and patient safety
• Contributing your voice during interdisciplinary rounds, helping drive seamless communication and smooth transitions of care
• Taking an active role in a highly collaborative team environment where shared accountability and teamwork directly impact outcomes
• Pursuing continued professional growth through access to continuing education, clinical ladder opportunities, and organizational resources that support long-term career progression

This role might be for you if:

• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
• Strong clinical judgment guides your decisions, even as priorities shift
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment energizes you, especially where teamwork drives outcomes
• A commitment to evidence-based practice shapes your daily work
• Empathy and professionalism are central to your approach
• Continuous learning and professional growth matter to you
• A collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen

To be considered for this RN opportunity, you must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing, hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing, and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. A bachelor’s degree in nursing is strongly preferred, as is prior patient care experience and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC. This position offers a full-time schedule on the day shift, and three (3) 12.5-hour shifts in a 37.5 working weekly hours. Every other weekend is required, allowing you to build strong patient relationships while maintaining balance.

Benefits and Perks

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing.These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• …and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.