Registered Nurse (RN) New Graduates Welcome

AristaCare Health Services; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (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 Bonus

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Career Development

Job summary

AristaCare Health Services is seeking qualified nurses for AristaCare at Cedar Oaks in South Plainfield, NJ. The facility participates in the CMS Nurses for Nursing Homes program, offering up to $50,000 in federal financial support on top of competitive pay and robust benefits.

Eligible nurses can receive student loan repayment, stipends, and various bonuses, while maintaining a strong clinical focus and opportunities for career growth within our skilled nursing team.

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered New Jersey RN license or eligibility for NCLEX.
• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Strong clinical, communication, and resident-centered care skills.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication skills

Resident-focused care

Education

NJ RN license

Nursing degree

Job description

AristaCare at Cedar Oaks | 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 Cedar Oaks 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 Cedar Oaks 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 Cedar Oaks — 1311 Durham Ave., South Plainfield, NJ 07080

Learn More About CMS Eligibility: nursesfornursinghomes.cms.gov