VIRTUAL REGISTERED NURSE-100% ON-SITE

COOPER PEDIATRICS; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ is seeking a Virtual Registered Nurse (VRN) to support patient care alongside a multidisciplinary team. The VRN role uses AI-enabled tools to assist care delivery and collaborates with bedside staff to maintain safety and quality.

This is a 100% on-site, part-time position from 7am to 7pm with weekends and holidays rotations. Requires a BSN, current NJ RN license, and BLS; ACLS/NALS/PALS may be required for certain specialties.

Qualifications

• Required 2 years acute care hospital RN Med Surg or critical care acute inpatient experience.
• BSN required.
• Current NJ-RN License; BLS certification; ACLS/NALS/PALS may be required for some specialties.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to a designated group of patients using the nursing process.
• Utilize AI-enabled technologies to support care processes and decisions.
• Advocate for patients and support bedside staff in a multidisciplinary team.
• Engage in professional development to maintain clinical competency.
• Ensure safety and quality in daily care and documentation.

Skills

Computer skills

EMR experience

Education

BSN

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

About us

About Cooper University Health Care

Cooper University Health Care is a leading academic health system affiliated with Cooper Medical School of Rowan University. Cooper, headquartered in Camden, New Jersey, has revenues of more than $3 billion and an A+ credit rating from both S&P and Fitch Ratings.

Cooper has nearly 14,000 team members, including more than 2,200 nurses, more than 1,200 employed physicians representing 95 specialties and subspecialties, and more than 700 advanced practice providers.

Cooper operates MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper as well as three hospitals – its 663-bed flagship Cooper University Hospital in Camden, its 229-bed Cooper University Hospital Cape Regional in Cape May Court House, and Children’s Regional Hospital in Camden.

Cooper University Hospital in Camden is the only Level 1 trauma center in South Jersey and the busiest in the region. The hospital has been recognized as a top-performing regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals annual survey for six years.

More than 2.54 million patients visit Cooper’s facilities annually. Cooper’s ambulatory network encompasses three outpatient surgery centers, seven urgent care centers, a wound care center, and more than 130 physician, physical therapy, and radiology offices extending from the Delaware River to the New Jersey shore.

Cooper was named one of America’s Best Large Employers for 2026 by Forbes, ranking among the top 200 in the nation.

Visit CooperHealth.org to learn more.

Short Description

The Virtual Registered Nurse (VRN) is a professional caregiver who, as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, assumes accountability for a group of patients for a designated time frame and who helps oversee and provide care to these patients utilizing the nursing process including the therapeutic use of self. The VRN role advocates for patients and supports bedside staff, facilitates learning, aligns practice with safety and quality and engages in professional development. The virtual nurse will work both collaboratively and independently on the care processes available via the technologies available, including the use of available artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

Experience Required

Required 2 years acute care hospital RN Med Surg or critical care acute inpatient experience.

Education Requirements

BSN required.

License/Certification Requirements

Current NJ-RN License (Registered Nurse); Current American Heart Association BLS Certification (Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers);certain specialties may require advanced certification (i.e. ACLS, NALS, PALS)

Special Requirements

This role is 100% on‑site, duties include bedside nursing, this is not a virtual role.

Part time, 7am-7pm, Weekends/holidays with rotation.

Proficiency in computer and technology skills and operation.
Epic documentation and user proficiency.
Must maintain clinical competency with at least 4 shifts per year, at least one per quarter, to maintain ongoing competency in a rapidly evolving care model.