Registered Nurse (RN), Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 4,900 - 7,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vision insurance

PTO

Long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Health and prescription insurance

Wellness programs

Discounts

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health in New Brunswick, NJ seeks a Registered Nurse for the Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool. This night-shift, part-time role covers ICU, NICU and ED pediatric environments across the hospital, offering growth opportunities within a supportive team and a strong safety culture.

Must hold an active NJ RN license with BLS; ACLS/PALS required. Previous PICU/PED care and EPIC EMR experience preferred. Salary is hourly and commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey RN license in good standing.
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
• ACLS and PALS certifications required.
• 2 years of pediatric critical care, pediatric ED, or neonatal RN experience.
• Experience with central lines, arterial lines, vasoactive infusions or advanced monitoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and recognize subtle clinical changes.
• Administer medications and provide hands-on care with strong clinical judgment.
• Collaborate with physicians and advanced providers for timely care decisions.
• Educate patients and families to ensure they are informed and prepared for next steps.
• Document accurately in the EMR to promote continuity of care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and support smooth transitions of care.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and ongoing professional growth.

Skills

Communication

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Evidence-based practice

Empathy

Lifelong learning

Collaboration

Education

ASN

BSN preferred

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN), Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool

vision insurance, paid time off, long term disability, tuition reimbursement

Registered Nurse (RN), Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool
Req #: 0000264572
Category: Nurses
Status: Part-Time
Shift: Night
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Float Peds Crit Care
Pay Range: $49.03 - $72.39 per hour
Location: One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Title: RN

Location: Bristol Myers Squibb Hospital

Department Name: Float Peds Crit Care

Req #: 0000264572

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $49.03 - $72.39 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.

At RWJBarnabas Health, Registered Nurses become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. This RN role offers growth, supportive teamwork, and a culture committed to safety and continuous improvement. As a Registered Nurse, you will help advance patient care and strengthen the experience of individuals and families across our organization. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every RN is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

The Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool Registered Nurse is a highly skilled pediatric nurse who provides expert, flexible nursing care across highly specialized pediatric environments: Pediatric ICU, Neonatal ICU, Pediatric Emergency Department, and other pediatric clinical areas throughout the hospital, such as Pediatric medical/surgical units, Adolescent medical/surgical unit, Pediatric HemOnc, and Pediatric procedural areas (Pre/Post).

PICU: Care for critically ill infants, children and adolescents requiring intensive monitoring, complex therapies, and multidisciplinary management.

NICU: Provide specialized care to premature, critically ill, and medically complex neonates while working within a highly specialized neonatal team.

Pediatric Emergency Department: Provide care for infants, children and adolescents with a broad range of acuity, including Level I pediatric trauma, critical care emergencies, behavioral health emergencies, and complex medical conditions.

This unique role serves as a hospital-wide pediatric nursing resource, supporting areas based on patient acuity, census, staffing needs, and organizational priorities. The nurse may be assigned to any pediatric inpatient or procedural area for which they have completed the required competencies. The Pediatric Critical Care Float Pool RN brings advanced pediatric assessment, critical-thinking, and clinical skills to a variety of patient populations and clinical environments while maintaining a strong commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence, teamwork, and family-centered care.

As a Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include:

• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and recognize subtle clinical changes, using your judgment to intervene early and advocate for your patients
• Providing safe, evidence-based medications, treatments, and hands on care grounded in strong clinical judgment
• Serving as a clinical partner to physicians and advanced providers, offering insight that supports timely, well-coordinated care decisions
• Providing clear, compassionate education to patients and families so they feel informed, supported, and prepared for the next phase of care
• Ensuring accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record to promote continuity and patient safety
• Contributing your voice during interdisciplinary rounds, helping drive seamless communication and smooth transitions of care
• Taking an active role in a highly collaborative team environment where shared accountability and teamwork directly impact outcomes
• Pursuing continued professional growth through access to continuing education, clinical ladder opportunities, and organizational resources that support long term career progression

This role might be for you if:

• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
• Strong clinical judgment guides your decisions, even as priorities shift
• Thriving in a fast paced environment energizes you, especially where teamwork drives outcomes
• A commitment to evidence-based practice shapes your daily work
• Empathy and professionalism are central to your approach
• Continuous learning and professional growth matter to you
• A collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen

To be considered for this RN opportunity, you must hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification are required. NRP certification, TCAR/PCAR/TNCC certification, and a Pediatric Critical Care certification such as CCRN or other specialty certification are preferred. 2 years of recent pediatric critical care, pediatric emergency or neonatal RN experience is required. Previous experience with central lines, arterial lines, vasoactive infusions, and advanced monitoring is preferred. Experience in caring for mechanically ventilated or critically ill patients as well as experience in participating in multidisciplinary resuscitation or rapid response teams is also preferred. Previous float pool or cross-trained experience across pediatric specialties is a plus. An Associate's degree in Nursing is required. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is strongly preferred, as is prior patient care experience and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC. This position is Night Shift, 36 hours per week, 7pm-7:30am.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer