Registered Nurse (RN) New Graduates Welcome

AristaCare Health Services; Linden (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Referral Bonus

Achievement Bonus

Merit Bonus

Staffing Bonuses

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Career development / Mentorship

Job summary

AristaCare at Parkside in Linden, NJ is seeking registered nurses and licensed practical nurses for their CMS Nursing Homes initiative. Eligible nurses can receive up to $50,000 in federal financial support, paid on top of competitive pay, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits include education loan repayment, stipends, zero out-of-pocket costs, and a 3-year service commitment with 30+ hours/week. Competitive pay, bonuses, and a 401(k) plan accompany a structured orientation and career

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered New Jersey RN license (or eligible for NCLEX).
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Strong clinical and resident-focused care skills; good communication.

Skills

Clinical care

Communication

Resident care

NJ RN license eligibility

Education

RN license (NJ) active or eligible

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

AristaCare at Parkside | Up to $50,000 in Federal CMS Benefits + AristaCare Bonuses!

This is an official AristaCare Talent Acquisition job posting. Candidates who apply through this posting will work directly with our in-house Talent Acquisition Team throughout the recruitment process — not through a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.

AristaCare at Parkside is officially participating in the federal CMS Nurses for Nursing Homes initiative. Eligible nurses can receive up to $50,000 in federal financial support—paid directly to you on top of AristaCare's competitive pay rates, extensive bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Federal CMS Program Benefits

• Up to $40,000 in Student Loan Repayment: Direct assistance toward qualifying nursing school loans.

• Up to $10,000 Additional Stipend: Available to qualifying nurses and recent nursing graduates.

• $0 Out-of-Pocket Cost: Payments are made directly to eligible nurses by CMS each quarter (taxable).

• Program Commitment: Requires an average of 30+ hours worked per week and a 3-year service commitment at a participating center.

AristaCare at Parkside Compensation & Perks

• Competitive RN pay rates (Frills and No-Frills compensation options available)

• Sign-On, Referral, Achievement, Merit, and Staffing Bonuses

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Supportive team culture, structured orientation/mentorship, and clear paths for professional career development

Who Can Apply

• New RN and LPN graduates

• Hospital nurses exploring long-term care opportunities

• Home health and outpatient nurses

• Nurses with qualifying student loans

• Licensed nurses returning to the workforce

• Nurses looking for a rewarding long-term career in skilled nursing

Requirements

• Active, unencumbered New Jersey RN license (or scheduled/eligible for upcoming NCLEX examination).

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

• Strong clinical, communication, and resident-focused care skills.

Location: AristaCare at Parkside — 400 W Stimpson Ave., Linden, NJ 07036

Learn More About CMS Eligibility: nursesfornursinghomes.cms.gov