Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN), Neonatal ICU

About the role

At Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, Registered Nurses become part of a 56 bed Level III NICU with an amazing team of knowledgeable nurses who provide care for very low birth weight and full-term infants. A strong multidisciplinary approach to QI, a strong family advisory council, and a very active unit-based practice council plus unit-based committees. The unit presents as a Team Daisy and Infection Control award recipient. 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and recognizing 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

Requirements

• At least 2 years NICU RN experience in an acute care setting
• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing
• NRP certification
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Preferred (strongly preferred): Bachelor’s degree in nursing
• I.V. certification from an approved facility
• Prior patient care experience
• Comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC

Benefits

• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon….and more!

Pay

$67.79 - $77.52 per hour

Schedule

Per diem schedule: 2 – 12.5-hour shifts per month (both shifts on weekend), 1 – 12.5 hour Summer Holiday (Easter, July 4th, Labor Day), 1 – 12.5 hour Winter Holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s)