Registered Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical Unit-I - Per Diem Day

RWJBarnabas Health; Long Branch (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Monmouth Medical Center in New Jersey is seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse for the Medical-Surgical Unit-I. This hourly role offers day shifts, strong teamwork, and a commitment to safety and quality patient care.

The RN will provide comprehensive assessments, safe medications, patient education, accurate EMR documentation (EPIC), and participate in rounds while pursuing ongoing professional growth within a supportive, performance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey RN license in good standing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing strongly preferred; prior patient care experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and intervene early.
• Provide safe medications and hands-on care grounded in clinical judgment.
• Collaborate with physicians and advanced providers for timely care decisions.
• Educate patients and families to ensure informed care decisions.
• Document accurately in the electronic medical record (EPIC).
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and coordinate transitions of care.
• Pursue ongoing professional growth and clinical ladder opportunities.

Skills

Compassionate care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

New Jersey RN license

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

American Heart Association BLS certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Title: RN Per Diem

Location: Monmouth Medical Center

Department Name: Medical-Surgical Unit-I

Req #: 0000260814

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $48.29 - $65.06 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.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical-Surgical Unit-I

At RWJBarnabas Health, Registered Nurses become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. This RN role offers growth, supportive teamwork, and a culture committed to safety and continuous improvement. As a Registered Nurse, you will help advance patient care and strengthen the experience of individuals and families across our organization. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every RN is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

BBR2 private rooms medical surgical unit with integrated Hospice and palliative care patients, including the specialty of Oncology where pt receive chemotherapy for treatment of Lymphoma, lung cancer, brain tumors, colon, gastric cancers and many more diagnoses, provide monitoring for patients receiving Bispecific and medical management of side effects that occur from oncological treatment. All rooms that are capable of continuous telemetry, pulse oximetry, and end tidal carbon monoxide monitoring. As a Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include:

• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and recognize 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 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.

Monmouth Medical Center (MMC) is one of New Jersey's largest community teaching hospitals, where physicians and employees work as a team dedicated to academic and clinical excellence and comprehensive, compassionate patient care. As part of RWJ Barnabas Health, Monmouth Medical Center is a leader in designing unparalleled new ways for delivering health care.

For over 130 years, Monmouth Medical Center has been the leader in central New Jersey in providing the best in health care and the latest in medical technology to nearly 1 million residents that comprise its primary service area of Monmouth County, and portions of Ocean and Middlesex counties. Monmouth Medical Center is recognized as a Top Teaching Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, which is widely acknowledged and underscores the highest commitment to patient safety and quality. MMC is the only hospital in Monmouth and Ocean counties to receive an "A" Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, the nation’s leading experts on patient safety, for six consecutive rating periods. We continue to lead the system in HCAHPS scores, and are looked to as a model for best practice in patient satisfaction.