Mountainside Medical Center
Community hospital in Montclair, NJ
- Hiring nights and days
From 3 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 17, 2026Sources
The short version
Mountainside Medical Center is a community hospital located in Montclair, New Jersey, serving the surrounding communities since 1891. The facility is affiliated with Hackensack Meridian Health and operates its career portal through Ardent Health Services.
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: all 3 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Montclair
- Day-shift nurses: 2 of the 3 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
The hard parts
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Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
ICU night shift positions require minimum 1+ year of critical care experience, potentially limiting entry-level opportunities for new graduate nurses on certain units
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
Associate's degree is the minimum requirement but BSN is preferred, which may indicate a preference toward higher-credentialed candidates
Employer research, Jul 17, 2026
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 Montclair, NJ
Montclair, in Essex County, blends suburban calm with a thriving arts and dining scene. Tree-lined streets, Victorian homes, and a bustling corridor along Bloomfield Avenue give this commuter-friendly town a distinctive, culturally rich character just beyond New York City.
Browse roles in Montclair- State price level · New Jersey
- 9% above the national average
- State index 108.8 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Does Mountainside Medical Center hire new grads?
All 3 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts and 1 is a day shift.
Which units are hiring?
ICU (1), interventional radiology (1) and med surg (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Mountainside Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Mountainside Medical Center
Registered Nurse / RN Med Surg
Posted last week
- RN
- Night shift, full-time
- RN
- Day shift
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- mountainsidemedicalcenter.com
Employer website
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