Registered Nurse - Emergency Trauma Department - Per Diem Days
About the role
Hackensack Meridian Health nurses care for patients and their families at every stage of life, 24 hours a day, at bedsides in 9 community hospitals, 4 academic medical centers, a behavioral health hospital, 2 children's hospitals, 2 rehabilitation hospitals, medical offices, and care facilities across the state.
Success Profile
- Collaborative
- Courageous
- Compassionate
- Creative
- Connected
Job Description
Requisition # 2026-183466
Shift Day
Status Per Diem
Overview
Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse functions as a caregiver for a specific patient population in order to achieve desired outcomes. This position focuses on expanding knowledge and skills, provides effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. This position directs and oversees the care provided by other caregivers through delegation, validation, evaluation, and coordination. This position effectively coordinates patient care/unit activities among nursing peers, physicians and support services.
Qualifications
- A minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree.
- BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire.
- Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse license to work at the assigned HMH location by date of hire.
- BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire.
- Must have six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR must be an active participant with Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program.
- The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an exceptional focus on teamwork, dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus are all required.
- National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible.
Compensation
Minimum rate of $48.18 Hourly
Benefits
- Workplace excellence
- Collaborative work environment
- Work-life balance
- Caring compassionate nursing culture
- Mentoring programs
- Sizable tuition reimbursement
Network
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility
Events
- See the area you’ll be working in and get an idea of what your daily routine around the office can be like.
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- Nursing with us
- Nursing opportunities
- Our event opportunities allow teammates alternate ways of meeting and connecting.
Contact
To apply, please visit our careers page or contact Eric Gossar at [email protected]