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New Grad Registered Nurse - Old Bridge Medical Center - Spring/Summer 2026 Graduates

Hackensack Meridian Health

Old Bridge, New Jersey

Posted Mar 1 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Nights
Unit and setting
Rehab
License
RN licenseNew Jersey Nursing license obtained prior to start date
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed, residency program The New Graduate Nursing Residency Program is tailored for graduating nursing students of accredited institutions to complete a twelve month curriculum.
License
New Jersey Nursing license obtained prior to start date Check your license
Certification
CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) Required
Certification
Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate.
Certification
Education and Certifications:
Certification
Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
Education
Degree in Nursing required (AAS, BS, or MS)*
Education
*New RNs hired without a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing will be required to obtain a BSN within 3 years as a condition of employment.*After hire · within 3 years
Experience
Years of relevant work experience.
Also asks
Starting Minimum Rate: Starting at $45.73 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure:
Also asks
The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.
Also asks
The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs
Also asks
Strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers
Also asks
Exceptional focus on teamwork
Also asks
Dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus
Also asks
HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members.
Also asks
The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer.
Also asks
The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
Also asks
shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license
Why start this early?

Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.

What it pays

Overtime pay
$46/hr

Benefits

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid leave

The role and schedule

Weekends
Weekends required

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
Residency program

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through base pay range?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

Original listing

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Overview

How have you impacted someone's life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system.

The New Graduate Nursing Residency Program is tailored for graduating nursing students of accredited institutions to complete a twelve month curriculum.

Please note this posting is for applicants that will graduate in the Spring/Summer 2026 only. You only need to apply to one New grad RN posting and during your initial phone interview all HMHN Locations will be discussed.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Registered Nurse at Hackensack Meridian includes

Delivery of nursing practices according to the most up-to-date evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care, to provide and ensure safe and excellent delivery of individualized patient care. Ongoing communication with patients, nursing colleagues, and other members of the health care team regarding patient’s status, rendered care, and treatment plans. Medication administration utilizing the newest advancements in bar-scanning and documentation technologies designed to ensure the safest delivery of medications to our patients.

Ongoing Point-of-Care electronic documentation of each individual patient’s assessments, plan-of-care, interventions, and evaluation of rendered care. Patient and family centered education aimed at optimizing health, wellness, and disease management. Multi-disciplinary discharging of patients to ensure safe transitioning and continuum of care.

Qualifications

New Jersey Nursing license obtained prior to start date CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) Required Degree in Nursing required (AAS, BS, or MS)* The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs Strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers Exceptional focus on teamwork Dedication to ongoing education and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patient focus

New RNs hired without a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing will be required to obtain a BSN within 3 years as a condition of employment.

Starting Minimum Rate: Starting at $45.73 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure:

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer.

Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience

Years of relevant work experience. Education and

Certifications

Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills

Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for

  • shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

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