Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Post CTICU Nights

Req #: 0000243367 • Per Diem, Night shift (7p-7a)

About the role

Since 1882, Jersey City Medical Center has provided Hudson County with advanced, state-of-the-art medical treatment across a broad spectrum of disciplines. Our 15-acre campus includes the Wilzig Hospital and the Provident Bank Ambulatory Center. Jersey City Medical Center has earned 14 “A” national safety ratings from the Leapfrog Group since 2012 and is one of only 401 U.S. hospitals to hold a Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence—the only hospital in Hudson County to receive the designation three times.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards, adhering to the ANA code of ethics.
• Maintain awareness of own knowledge and experience; advance skills through communication and available resources.
• Report identified safety issues, such as hazardous environments and medical errors.
• Understand the patient population served.
• Supervise and direct delegation of tasks to appropriate team members; collaborate with other patient care providers.
• Set and evaluate priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
• Utilize the nursing process to integrate all aspects of care and individualize plans to address specific patient needs.

Duties may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

• ASN or Nursing Diploma from an accredited school of nursing.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License.
• BLS certification upon hire; ACLS certification within 6 months of start date.
• Documented completion of TCAR – Trauma Care After Resuscitation every 2 years.
• Completion of Critical Care Course after 3 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Med./Surg. Telemetry and/or ICU nursing experience.
• CCRN certification.

Schedule

• Night shift, per diem: 7 p.m. – 7 a.m.
• One weekday shift per month.
• Two weekend shifts per month.
• One major and one minor holiday per year.

Pay

The anticipated hourly wage range for this position in New Jersey is $46.47 – $64.93. The compensation offered will depend on the candidate’s educational background, skills, and professional experience.