Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem, Intermediate Care Unit

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 65,918 - 98,801; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Programs

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) for the Intermediate Care Unit in New Brunswick, NJ. This per diem role requires at least one year of acute care experience and offers a competitive hourly pay ranging from $47.85 to $71.72.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, along with proficiency in computer applications. Join a team committed to delivering high-quality patient care and enjoy a range of benefits including paid time off, medical insurance, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of acute care RN experience is required.
• BSN must be completed within 5 years upon hire.
• At least 2-3 years of acute care RN experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the scope of practice defined by regulatory standards.
• Report identified safety issues such as hazardous environments.
• Supervise and direct delegation of tasks to team members.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficient computer skills

Education

ASN or Nursing Diploma

BSN

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem, Intermediate Care Unit
Req #: 0000254840
Category: Nurses
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
Department: Medical Surgical Unit V
Pay Range: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour
Location: One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Job Overview

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for our Intermediate Care Unit (Medical Unit V) at the New Brunswick campus. The Intermediate Care Unit is a 31‑bed unit designed to care for patients whose clinical needs exceed what a general medical surgical unit can safely provide but do not require the full resources of an intensive care unit. Our unit cares for adult patients with acute and chronic medical conditions requiring closer monitoring, including continuous pulse oximetry, telemetry, frequent neurological assessments and vital signs. The patient population may include patients with multiple medical diagnoses and/or multi‑system medical conditions, pre‑ and post‑surgical/procedural needs, or those transitioning from an ICU level of care.

Qualifications

Required:

• ASN or Nursing Diploma
• At least 1 year of acute care RN experience
• 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 acute care RN experience
• National Board Certification in Specialty

Certifications and Licenses Required

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

Scheduling Requirements

• Day Shift, 7a-7:30p
• 2 shifts per month, plus one summer and one winter holiday
• Per Diem

Essential Functions

• Provides nursing care 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.
• Assures safety in practice and incorporates evidence‑based practice principles, maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience, and advancing knowledge of self and others by communicating with and utilizing resource persons and programs available.
• Reports identified safety issues such as hazardous environments and medical errors.
• Has knowledge of the patient population served.
• Supervises and directs delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
• Consistently sets and evaluates priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
• 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

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, improving the health of local residents, creating educational and career opportunities, and addressing the evolving needs of residents for complex health conditions and community health programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer