Hackensack University Medical Center
Hospital in Hackensack, NJ
- $100k–$114k/yr posted pay across 7 roles
- Hiring days and nights
From 7 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Sep 11, 2026Sources
For the Hackensack University Medical Center hiring team
6 nurses and nursing students on Nursing Mastery are open to offers and fit your roles.
- Cardiovascular1 role · 5 who fit
- General Pediatrics1 role · 1 who fit
- ICU1 role · 3 who fit
- L&D1 role · 1 who fit
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The short version
You would step onto units where some coworkers talk about teamwork and putting patients first, and others talk about feeling unsupported. You would likely see 12-hour days; a travel listing here used that pattern, and system reviews talk about shift swaps.
Employer research, Sep 11, 2026
You may earn more than you did last job; one nurse said a role here raised their hourly rate.
For experienced nursesSources
You can look for internal moves, though some nurses say extra credentials such as a nursing degree are what actually open the next step.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comYou would likely be looking at 12-hour days; that is the shift length a travel listing here used.
For travel nursesSources
Nursing here
- Career development
Staff report internal mobility and development; some say advancement is limited without extra credentials such as a nursing degree.
Hackensack University Medical Center · employer research
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Scheduling
HMH reviews cite flexible scheduling; a Belle Mead RN reported 12-hour shifts, every other weekend, and shift swaps. A HUMC travel listing used 12-hour days.
Hackensack University Medical Center · employer research
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Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
HMH posting: Registered Nurse Cardiac Rehabilitation F/T Days, Edison, NJ, from $46.25/hr
As of 2026
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Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- workplace culture
- Employees describe teamwork and a patient-first atmosphere, while others report a toxic culture and weak management support.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- management
- Some praise supportive managers; others cite favoritism, poor transparency, and little action on workplace problems.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- work-life balance
- Flexible scheduling is a plus, but workload and insufficient PTO are frequent complaints.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- pay and benefits
- A Belle Mead RN in 2023 praised pay, tiered benefits, a 401k, 12-hour shifts, and easy shift swaps.
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As of 2023-06-22Source: indeed.com- ratings snapshot
- HMH Indeed scores sit in the mid-3s overall; among detailed categories, management is lowest and pay/benefits highest.
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As of 2026Source: indeed.com- pay mobility
- A nurse said taking a HUMC role raised their hourly rate versus a prior employer.
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As of 2026Source: reddit.com
The hard parts
Workload and thin PTO come up often, even when people like the schedule.
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Hackensack, NJ
Hackensack sits along the Hackensack River in Bergen County, serving as the county seat with a diverse, suburban-urban feel. Its Main Street corridor offers local dining and shops, while proximity to New York City makes it practical for nurses who want quieter living with easy metro access.
Browse roles in Hackensack- State price level · New Jersey
- 9% above the national average
- State index 108.8 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,911/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $84,277/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Hackensack University Medical Center hire new grads?
1 of 7 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 7 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts, 3 are night shifts and 1 is an evening shift.
Which units are hiring?
Cardiovascular (1), general pediatrics (1), ICU (1), L&D (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Hackensack University Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, NJ
- RN
- Per Diem Evenings
- Per diem
Hackensack University Medical Center
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- RN
- Days
- Per diem
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, NJ
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Night shift
- Float/Rapid Response Team
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, NJ
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Night shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, NJ
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Day shift
- ADN accepted
Hackensack University Medical Center
Hackensack, NJ
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Night shift
- ADN accepted
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Hackensack, NJ
Perinatal Safety Nurse - Women's Health - F/T Days
$114,000/year
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Hackensack University Medical Center sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- facebook.com/groups/2005013583137140/posts/3853377114967435
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2023-06-22
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Hackensack-Meridian-Health-Reviews-E1431731.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026 · 2023-06-22
- indeed.com/cmp/Hackensack-Meridian-Health/reviews
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026 · 2023-06-22
- reddit.com/r/nursing/comments/su0kyo/share_your_hospital_and_pay_lets_unblind_the
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026 · 2023-06-22
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