Registered Nurse / RN NICU

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center; Hillsdale (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Health benefits

Wellness resources

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ is seeking a day shift, full-time NICU Registered Nurse. The role focuses on specialized neonatal patient care, coordinating with a multidisciplinary team and reporting to the Nurse Manager.

Requirements include NJ RN license, NLN/AACN-accredited program graduation, BLS within 14 days, and NRP or ARC certification, with 1–2 years NICU experience. Tuition assistance and health benefits are among the offered perks.

Qualifications

• BLS certification required within 14 days of hire or transfer into role.
• NRP certification or ARC certification required.
• 1-2 years NICU or Special Care Nursery nursing experience.
• Graduate of an NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program.
• RN license valid with New Jersey Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for a specific NICU patient population to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Direct and oversee care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, and evaluation.
• Coordinate patient care and unit activities among nursing peers, physicians, and support services.
• Report to the Nurse Manager.

Skills

BLS certification

NRP certification

NICU experience

Team coordination

Education

RN license (NJ Board)

NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview:

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse in Westwood, NJ.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
• Learn more about thebenefits offeredfor this job.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center is a 128-bed, full-service, acute-care community hospital with a new emergency department, a state-of-the-art maternity center, a women's imaging center, and an ICU.

Responsibilities:

• The RN Staff Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes.
• This position directs and oversees the care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination.
• This position effectively coordinates patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians, and support services.
• The RN Staff Nurse reports to the Nurse Manager.

Qualifications:

Job Requirements:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
• Graduate of an NLN/AACN-accredited program in nursing
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification or the American Red Cross (ARC)
• 1-2 years NICU or Special Care Nursery nursing experience

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Neonatal Nursing certification

Rate of pay is determined based on experience and education and may include other pay components such as differentials and call pay based on role.