Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department
At RWJBarnabas Health, Registered Nurses become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. RWJ New Brunswick is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
Posted Oct 6
- Shift and hours
- Evening · Monday - Friday 36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Emergency Department · Hospital Department: Emergency Department
- License
- RN license New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing
- Term
- Permanent Status: Part-TimePart-Time
Do you qualify?
- License
- New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing Check your license
- Certification
- American Heart Association BLS Certification
- Certification
- PALS, TNCC and ACLS Certification obtained within 6 months of employmentAfter hire · must be obtained within 6 months of employment
- Experience
- 1 year of Emergency Room or acute care RN experience
Preferred
- Certification
- PALS, TNCC and ACLS Certification PALS, TNCC and ACLS Certification is preferred or must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
- Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is strongly preferred or must be completed within 5 years upon hire.
- Experience
- 2-3 years of RN experience within Emergency Room or acute care Prior 2-3 years of RN experience within Emergency Room or acute care is highly preferred and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC.
- Also asks
- comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Top of New Brunswick staff RN payNew Brunswick staff RN postings that state pay run $45/hr to $49/hr, the middle half $48/hr to $49/hr, across 32 postings.
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Pay reviews
- anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.
- Pay reviews
- compensation depends on educational background, skills and professional experience
Benefits
- BenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid Time Off (PTO)
- BenefitsMedical and Prescription Drug InsuranceMedical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- BenefitsDental and Vision InsuranceDental and Vision Insurance
- BenefitsRetirement PlansRetirement Plans
- BenefitsShort & Long Term DisabilityShort & Long Term Disability
- BenefitsLife & Accidental Death InsuranceLife & Accidental Death Insurance
More benefits (5)
- BenefitsTuition ReimbursementTuition Reimbursement
- BenefitsHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- BenefitsWellness ProgramsWellness Programs
- BenefitsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- BenefitsDiscounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
The role and schedule
- Charting
- EPIC
- Day to day
- conducting comprehensive patient assessments and recognizing subtle clinical changes Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and recognize subtle clinical changes, using your judgment to intervene early and advocate for your patients
- Day to day
- providing medications, treatments, and hands-on care Providing safe, evidence-based medications, treatments, and hands on care grounded in strong clinical judgment
- Day to day
- serving as clinical partner to physicians and advanced providers Serving as a clinical partner to physicians and advanced providers, offering insight that supports timely, well-coordinated care decisions
- Day to day
- providing education to patients and families Providing clear, compassionate education to patients and families so they feel informed, supported, and prepared for the next phase of care
- Day to day
- electronic medical record documentation Ensuring accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record to promote continuity and patient safety
- Day to day
- participating in interdisciplinary rounds Contributing your voice during interdisciplinary rounds, helping drive seamless communication and smooth transitions of care
- Day to day
- collaborating within the care team Taking an active role in a highly collaborative team environment where shared accountability and teamwork directly impact outcomes
- Day to day
- pursuing continuing education and clinical ladder opportunities Pursuing continued professional growth through access to continuing education, clinical ladder opportunities, and organizational resources that support long term career progression
- Hours stated
- Monday – Friday with weekend and holiday rotations, 36 hours a week
- Weekends
- weekend rotations
- Holidays
- holiday rotations
The workplace
If you are new to practice, you join a one-year residency that is PTAP Accredited with Distinction by ANCC, with cohorts in March, June, September, and December on day or night shifts. You get a staff RN preceptor, and mentorship…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Emergency Fellowships take new grads. Watch their application dates.
Original listing
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- Category: ER Nursing
- Status: Part-Time
- Shift: Evening
- Facility: RWJ New Brunswick
- Department: Emergency Department
- Pay Range: $49.03 - $72.39 per hour
Location
One Robert Wood Johnson Place, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
- Job Title: RN
- Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick
- Department Name: Emergency Department
- Status: Hourly
- Shift: Evening
- Pay Range: $49.03 - $72.39 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.
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 within the Emergency Department at RWJ University Hospital New Brunswick, 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 with at least 1 year of Emergency Room or acute care RN experience required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is strongly preferred or must be completed within 5 years upon hire. PALS, TNCC and ACLS Certification is preferred or must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
Prior 2-3 years of RN experience within Emergency Room or acute care is highly preferred and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC. This position offers a Part-Time Evening Shift schedule from Monday – Friday with weekend and holiday rotations, 36 hours per week, allowing you to build strong patient relationships while maintaining balance.
Benefits and Perks
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!
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
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
What's around it?
New Brunswick, NJFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 9% above the US average
- Median rent
- $1,814/mo
- Household income
- $65,810/yr, all local households, not nurse pay