Registered Nurse / RN NICU

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center; River Edge (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood, NJ is seeking a day shift, full-time NICU Registered Nurse to provide specialized neonatal care. The RN Staff Nurse will coordinate care, delegate tasks, and collaborate with physicians and support staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Requires NJ RN license, NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program, BLS within 14 days of hire, NRP Certification or ARC, and 1–2 years NICU experience. Compensation will reflect experience and education.

Qualifications

• RN requirements include NJ Board of Nursing licensure
• Graduate of NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program
• BLS certification within 14 days of hire or transfer
• NRP Certification or ARC provided
• 1-2 years NICU or Special Care Nursery experience

Responsibilities

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

Education

NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program

New Jersey RN license

BLS certification

NRP Certification or ARC

1-2 years NICU experience

Tools

NRP Certification or ARC

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.