Registered Nurse (RN), Oncology Float Pool

RWJ New Brunswick; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical and Prescription DrugInsurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Short & Long Term Disability

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Care/Dependent Care FSA

Wellness Programs

Voluntary Benefits

Discounts Through our Partners

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for the Oncology Float Pool at the New Brunswick campus. This role supports multiple units across trauma, neurology, cardiology, orthopedics, and oncology, with a Magnet-designated hospital known for nursing excellence.

The position offers a night shift (7p–7:30a), 36 hours per week, with some weekend and holiday rotation, and requires ASN or Nursing Diploma with BLS/ACLS and NJ RN license.

Qualifications

• ASN or Nursing Diploma required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the scope of practice and ANA ethical standards.
• Ensure safety and contribute to evidence-based practice.
• Supervise and direct task delegation to team members and collaborate with care providers.
• Set priorities with measurable outcomes and continuously improve patient care.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

ASN or Nursing Diploma

BSN (within 5 years)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Job description

Job Title: RN

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Oncology Float Pool

Req #: 0000232385

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour

Pay Transparency

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for our Oncology Float Pool Department at the New Brunswick campus.

RWJ University Hospital is the primary teaching hospital of the RWJ Barnabas health system and is one of just three Level 1 trauma centers in the state. This academic medical center is renowned for outstanding clinical quality and committed to delivering exceptional care. Our staff is dedicated to providing safe, high-quality care to all patients.

Additionally, RWJ University Hospital has received the Magnet designation 6 times, reinforcing the culture of nursing excellence within the hospital. Nurses in our float pool are highly valued, as they are able to provide extraordinary care to patients across all populations, including trauma, neurology, cardiology, orthopedics, and oncology. Nurses in the float pool demonstrate nursing expertise, flexibility, resilience, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and teamwork. Float pool nurses have proven to be a valuable resource, and we are increasing the size of our team to continue to provide our units with expert nurses.

Qualifications

Required:

• ASN or Nursing Diploma
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills

Preferred:

• BSN or must be completed within 5 years upon hire
• At least 2-3 years of Medical Surgical/Oncology experience

Certifications and Licenses Required

• BLS and ACLS certification
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements

Night Shift, 36 hours per week, 7p-7:30a

Monday – Friday, some weekend and holiday rotation

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Essential Functions

• The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics.
• The Registered Nurse assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
• The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
• The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient’s needs.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer