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Registered Nurse (RN) Psych Adult DDD 12 Bed Unit Per Diem Day

Trinitas Regional Medical Center

Elizabeth, NJ

Posted Feb 17 · Not open to new grads

Shift
Days
Unit
Psych

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Days
Weekends
Every other weekend
Term
Per Diem
On the floor
Floating required
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
More role details
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$55/hr
nursing in New Jersey$43/hr

The median for nursing in New Jersey is $43/hr, across 512 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

  • Req #: 0000236822
  • Category: Nurses
  • Status: Per Diem
  • Shift: Day
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  • Facility: Trinitas Regional Medical Center
  • Department: Adult DDD 12 Bed Unit
  • Pay Range: $46.90 - $63.09 per hour

Location

655 E. Jersey Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07206

  • Job Title: PD RN
  • Location: NEW POINT CAMPUS
  • Department Name: Adult DDD 12 Bed Unit

Req #: 0000236822

  • Status: Hourly
  • Shift: Day
  • Pay Range: $46.90 - $63.09 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.

Job

Overview

The psychiatric inpatient 22 bed Dual Diagnosis Mental Illness DDMI unit specializes in treatment of patients with autism and intellectual disabilities and varying medical complexities. Trinitas is proud to be the only hospital in New Jersey with a separate unit to serve this population. The psychiatric inpatient 27 bed closed unit is an involuntary unit.

Patients are committed to being inpatient for treatment and can have varying medical complexities. The psychiatric inpatient 21bed open unit is a voluntary unit. Patients are able to sign themselves in for treatment and can have varying medical complexities.

Our staff are cross trained to work all the units within our inpatient behavioral health department.

Scheduling

Requirements

  • Per Diem
  • Day
  • Monday – Friday, every other weekend and holiday rotation as needed by dept

Qualifications

  • Active New Jersey  RN License or approved RN license required
  • ASN or BSN required
  • AHA BLS prior to start date required
  • Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Health Nursing required
  • Previous experience in Med Surg, Telemetry, and/or ER Nursing a plus
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health certifications and/or national nursing certifications preferred

Essential Functions

The Registered Nurse (RN) organizes and administers individualized age-specific professional care to patients within an assigned unit of the hospital in support of medical care. Supports the philosophy, objectives and the mission and vision of Saint Barnabas Medical Center and the Department of Nursing. Practices in accordance with the State Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, Department of Health Regulations, TJC requirements and other regulatory agencies. Participates in patient teaching and discharge planning. Participates in unit Performance Improvement evaluation activities.

Benefits and Perks

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:

Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time 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!

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

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Requirements

  • Per Diem
  • Day
  • Monday – Friday, every other weekend and holiday rotation as needed by dept
  • Active New Jersey  RN License or approved RN license required
  • ASN or BSN required
  • AHA BLS prior to start date required
  • Minimum one (1) year experience in Behavioral Health Nursing required
  • Previous experience in Med Surg, Telemetry, and/or ER Nursing a plus
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health certifications and/or national nursing certifications preferred

Benefits highlights

  • Prescription drug insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Pet insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Disability insurance

Place

City
Elizabeth, NJ
Median rent
$1,523/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$66,555/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
9% above the national average

New Jersey index 108.8, where 100 is the national average.

CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
Beds
182
RN residency
ANCC-accredited: RWJBarnabas Health Graduate RN Residency Program at Trinitas Regional Med Ctr, through Jul 2029

Elizabeth blends urban energy with suburban convenience, sitting just minutes from Newark Liberty International Airport and a short transit ride from Manhattan. The city's diverse neighborhoods and historic downtown give relocating RNs a practical home base with easy access to tri-state healthcare systems and New York City.

Map showing the location of Elizabeth, NJ
Approximate location in Elizabeth, NJ. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities.

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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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