Registered Nurse (RN), Post Intensive Care Unit III

Category: Nurses • Status: Part‑Time • Shift: Night • Facility: RWJ New Brunswick • Department: Post Intensive Care‑III • Location: One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Pay

Pay Range: $47.85 – $71.72 per hour (hourly wage range for New Jersey; actual compensation depends on education, skills, and experience).

Job Overview

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for our Post Intensive Care Unit III (Respiratory Care Unit) at the New Brunswick campus. The unit comprises 19 beds, each with a bedside monitor and capability for step‑down ICU/progressive care. We care for a vast array of medical patients including ALS, chronic ventilator patients, pneumonia, and alcohol withdrawal.

About RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health‑care destination providing patient‑centered, high‑quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best‑in‑class work experience to every member of the team. The system advances innovative strategies in patient care, education, and research to address clinical and social determinants of health across New Jersey.

Qualifications

• ASN or Nursing Diploma
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Preferred BSN or must be completed within 5 years upon hire
• At least 1 year of RN experience
• Telemetry and intermediate care experience
• Previous ventilator experience

Certifications and Licenses

• BLS and ACLS certification
• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements

Night Shift, 36 hours per week, 7 p.m. – 7:30 a.m. Monday – Friday, with some weekend and holiday rotation.

Essential Functions

• Provide nursing care within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards.
• Uphold ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA Code of Ethics.
• Ensure safety in practice, incorporating evidence‑based practice and self‑assessment of knowledge.
• Report identified safety issues such as hazardous environments and medical errors.
• Maintain knowledge of the patient population served.
• Supervise and direct delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborate with other patient‑care providers.
• Set and evaluate priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes.
• Act as an individual practitioner and interdisciplinary team manager, utilizing the nursing process to individualize care plans.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Life & Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more