Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN), Nursery

Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN), Nursery

Req #:

Category:
Nurses

Status:
Per Diem

Shift: Day

Facility:
Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center

Department:
Nursery

Pay Range: $67.79 - $77.52 per hour

Location:

94 Old Short Hills Road, Livingston, NJ 07039

Job Title:

RN On Call Option 3

Location:

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name:
Nursery

Req #:

Status:
Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $67.79 - $77.52 per hour

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.

At Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center, 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.

• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and recognizing subtle clinical changes, using your judgement to intervene early and advocate for your patients
• Providing safe, evidence-based medications, treatments, and hands-on care grounded in strong clinical judgement
• 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 judgement guides your decisions, even as priorities shift
• Thriving in a fast-paced environment energises 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 be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing, hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse licence in good standing and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. You must also have at least 2 years acute care nursing experience in Mother/Baby. Experience in Medical/Surgical or Emergency nursing is also preferred. 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.

This position offers a per diem schedule: 2 - 12.5 hour shifts per month (both shifts on weekend), 1 - 12.5 hour Summer Holiday (Easter, July 4th, Labor Day), 1 - 12.5 hour Winter Holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's), allowing you to build strong patient relationships while maintaining balance.

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:

• 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!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centred, 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 honour 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…