Registered Nurse / RN NICU

Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center; Saddle Brook (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; 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 patient care in a high‑acuity unit. You will collaborate with neonatology, respiratory, and support staff to deliver safe, evidence‑based therapies.

The RN will coordinate care with physicians and other staff, ensure BLS and NRP requirements are met, participate in family education, mentor junior teammates, and support a compassionate, patient‑

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with NJ Board of Nursing.
• Graduate of NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program.
• BLS certification obtained within 14 days of hire.
• NRP certification or ARC required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized neonatal patient care in NICU.
• Direct and oversee care, delegating to other caregivers as needed.
• Coordinate patient care among nursing peers, physicians, and support services.
• Report to the Nurse Manager.

Skills

Neonatal care

Patient care coordination

Team collaboration

Education

RN license (New Jersey Board of Nursing)

NLN/AACN-accredited nursing program

BLS certification

NRP Certification

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.