Registered Nurse (RN) Nursing Float Pool Part Night

RWJBarnabas Health; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 64,747 - 92,299; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health's Jersey City Medical Center seeks an experienced RN to join the Nursing Float Pool in Jersey City, NJ. This part-time, hourly role covers night shifts and requires adaptability across units.

The RN will provide telemetry/medical-surgical care, work with a multidisciplinary team, and comply with state nursing standards while delivering safe, compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years Telemetry/Medical-Surgical experience; intermediate care & ventilator experience preferred
• Active NJ RN License or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care across populations in the float pool, including trauma, neurology, cardiology and orthopedics
• Collaborate with medical staff to deliver high-quality patient care
• Adhere to NJ State Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies

Skills

Telemetry/Medical-Surgical experience

Float pool nursing

Education

Active NJ RN License

BLS certification (AHA)

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Graduate from accredited nursing school

Job description

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. Compensation will depend on candidate education, skills and experience.

Job Details

• Job Title: RN
• Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
• Department: Nursing Float Pool
• Location: 355 Grand Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302
• Pay Range: $47.85 - $67.04 per hour
• Shift: Night (7:00pm–7:30am)
• Status: Part‑time, Hourly
• Required Experience: 1–2 years Telemetry/Medical‑Surgical; intermediate care & ventilator preferred

Job Overview

Since 1882, Jersey City Medical Center has provided advanced medical treatment across many disciplines. We are a regional referral, teaching hospital with state‑of‑the‑art technology, offering a patient‑centric approach that prioritizes comfort and well‑being for patients of all ages.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Active NJ RN License or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing (bachelor’s degree strongly preferred)
• 1–2 years Telemetry/Medical‑Surgical experience; intermediate care & ventilator experience preferred

Scheduling Requirements

• Night shift 7:00pm – 7:30am
• Part‑time
• No set schedule; weekly schedule varies depending on department needs

Essential Functions

Nurses in the float pool provide extraordinary care across all populations, including trauma, neurology, cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, and alcohol withdrawal. The Professional Registered Nurse delivers quality nursing care in collaboration with medical staff and within the New Jersey State Nurse Practice Act, implementing the hospital’s mission and goals through policies, procedures, and performance improvement activities. The role includes the organization and administration of individualized, age‑specific professional nursing care to patients within an assigned unit, utilizing growth and development principles to assess needs and determine age‑specific treatment modalities.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts through partners (NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon)

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.