RN Registered Nurse - Medical Unit I

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

Requirements

• Active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing
• Current American Heart Association BLS certification
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is strongly preferred
• Prior patient care experience
• Comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC

About You

• Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues
• Strong clinical judgment guides your decisions, even as priorities shift
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment energizes you, especially where teamwork drives outcomes
• A commitment to evidence-based practice shapes your daily work
• Empathy and professionalism are central to your approach
• Continuous learning and professional growth matter to you
• A collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen

About The Unit

2 West – Medical Behavioral Specialty Unit
18-bed inpatient unit

2 West is a specialized Medical Behavioral Specialty Unit caring for patients with both acute medical conditions and coexisting psychiatric or behavioral health diagnoses. The interdisciplinary team provides comprehensive medical care while utilizing trauma-informed approaches, behavioral health interventions, and evidence-based de-escalation techniques to safely manage patients with complex psychosocial and psychiatric needs.

• In addition to registered nurses and patient care technicians, the unit includes dedicated Mental Health Associates who partner with the nursing team to support patients’ behavioral health needs.
• The department also works closely with a Psychiatry Consultation-Liaison service, ensuring coordinated management of psychiatric conditions alongside medical treatment.

As a telemetry-capable unit, all registered nurses receive training in basic dysrhythmia recognition and continuous cardiac monitoring while developing expertise in caring for medically complex patients with behavioral health comorbidities.

Pay

$46.90 - $63.97 per hour

Schedule

Per Diem, Day Shift

Location: 600 River Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701