Registered Nurse (RN), Critical Care Float Pool

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department: Float Critical Care

Requisition Number:

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Salary Range: $47.85 - $71.72 per hour

Salary Transparency:

This range indicates the expected hourly wage for this role if employed in New Jersey.

The final compensation for the selected candidate will be influenced by various factors, including educational qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

Our organization is in search of a committed Registered Nurse to join the Critical Care Float Pool at our New Brunswick campus.

As the primary teaching hospital within our health system, this facility is one of only three Level 1 trauma centers in the state. Renowned for its exceptional clinical quality, we are dedicated to providing outstanding patient care. Our team is focused on ensuring safe, high-quality treatment for all individuals. Additionally, our hospital has been awarded the Magnet designation six times, highlighting our commitment to nursing excellence. Nurses in our float pool are essential, delivering exceptional care across diverse patient populations, including those in trauma, neurology, cardiology, orthopedics, and oncology. They exhibit expertise, adaptability, resilience, effective communication, and teamwork. To enhance our capabilities, we are expanding our float pool team to ensure our units are supported by skilled nurses.

Mandatory:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or Nursing Diploma
• A minimum of 1 year of experience as a Critical Care RN
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Proficient in computer applications

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or completion within 5 years of hire
• 2-3 years of experience as a Critical Care RN
• CCRN certification

• Active Registered Nurse License in New Jersey
• BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIHSS certification

• Night Shift, 36 hours per week, from 7 PM to 7:30 AM
• Monday to Friday, with some weekends and holiday rotations
• Part-time availability

• The Registered Nurse delivers nursing care within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards, ensuring adherence to ethical practice as outlined by the ANA code of ethics.
• Ensures safety in practice, incorporating evidence-based principles while being aware of personal knowledge and experience levels, and takes responsibility for enhancing the knowledge of self and the patient care team through effective communication and resource utilization.
• Responsible for reporting safety concerns, including hazardous conditions and medical errors.
• Maintains knowledge of the patient demographics served.
• Supervises and directs the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members while collaborating with other healthcare providers.
• Sets and evaluates priorities consistently through appropriate interventions aimed at measurable outcomes.
• Acts as an individual practitioner and interdisciplinary team manager, utilizing the nursing process to integrate all aspects of care and tailor the care plan to meet specific patient needs.

Our organization offers a competitive Total Rewards package that encompasses a wide range of benefits and resources to support the physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being of our employees.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care and Dependent Care
• Wellness Initiatives
• Optional Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Discounts with Partners such as local sports teams and service providers

We are committed to being a leading healthcare provider, delivering patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine with compassion and equity, while ensuring an exceptional work environment for every team member. We value the opportunity to foster healthier communities, one individual and one community at a time. As the foremost academic health system in the region, we implement innovative strategies in patient care, education, and research to address both clinical and social health determinants.

Our organization strives to make a significant impact in local communities throughout the region. By enhancing the health of residents and creating educational and career opportunities, we aim to meet the evolving needs of our community, whether that involves improving care coordination for complex health issues or promoting community health through local initiatives and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer