Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) Nights

About the role

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for our Intensive Care Unit at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, NJ. With over 700 physicians and 2,100 employees, we offer advanced treatment for a wide variety of medical conditions. In 2017, the Medical Center completed a state-of-the-art campus expansion featuring a new four-story 87,000 square foot building with a private, 32 bed Intensive Care Unit, new Main Entrance and Lobby, Retail Pharmacy, Patient Registration Area and newly expanded Emergency Department. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Other duties may be assigned as needed; this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities.

Skills

• Clear, compassionate communication with patients, families, and colleagues
• Strong clinical judgment guiding decisions amid shifting priorities
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment where teamwork drives outcomes
• Commitment to evidence‑based practice
• Empathy and professionalism central to approach
• Value placed on continuous learning and professional growth
• Active contribution to a collaborative team culture

Requirements

• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (strongly preferred)
• CCRN certification (strongly preferred)
• Prior critical care patient care experience (preferred)
• Comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) such as EPIC (preferred)

Pay

Pay range: $47.62 – $63.73 per hour.

Schedule

Per diem night shift (7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.); 2‑3 shifts per month, including 2 weekend shifts, 1 winter holiday, and 1 summer holiday.