Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Req #: 0000270184

Category: ER Nursing

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Evening

Facility: RWJ Hamilton

Department: Emergency Department

Pay Range: $48.29 - $65.73 per hour

Location: One Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton, NJ 08619

Job Title: RN

Location: RWJUH Hamilton Hospital

Department Name: Emergency Department

Req #: 0000270184

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $48.29 - $65.73 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

The Registered Nurse is expected to work collaboratively with the healthcare team to ensure the delivery of safe and high-quality patient care in the 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.

As a Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include:
* 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

This role might be for you if:
* 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

To be considered for this RN opportunity, you must hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing and a current American Heart Association BLS certification, ACLS and PALS. ASN or Nursing diploma required. If candidate possesses ASN or Nursing diploma, must agree to complete BSN within five years of hire date. A Bachelor's degree in Nursing is strongly preferred, as is prior patient care experience and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC. 1-2 years experience in Acute Care required.

This position offers full-time evening shift with required rotating weekends (Saturday and Sunday) as well as rotating holidays, allowing you to build strong patient relationships while maintaining balance.

Benefits and Perks :

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• 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!

Choosing 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. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey-whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• 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 our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer