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Registered Nurse - Telemetry/Oncology - F/T Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health

Neptune City, New Jersey

$45.14/hr

About $94k/yr

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Hackensack Meridian Health
RNNew grads welcomed

Posted Aug 11, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 12, 2026

What this means for you

The posted pay pencils out to roughly $94k a year. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

What the listing says

Differentials
shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
Shift
Nights
Weekends, holidays, call
shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
Orientation & support
Residency program

About this role

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Overview: Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. We invite you to listen to a message from our CNO who shares what it's like to be part of Team HMH at Jersey Shore University Medical Center: Responsibilities: A day in the life of a Registered Nurse at Hackensack Meridian Health 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: Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license is required BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire ACLS, NIH certified preferred Must have a minimum of 6 months of nursing experience or be an active participant in the Hackensack Meridian Health Nurse Residency program Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, and/oncology experience preferred BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire Must be willing to attend classroom and clinical training in order to become chemotherapy competent within six (6) months of hire The ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs, a strong sense of accountability for improving the lives of our patients and their caregivers, an 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 are all required. If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $45.14 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.

Skills for this role

Medication AdministrationElectronic DocumentationPatient EducationDischarge PlanningTelemetryOncologyMed-SurgChemotherapy

Certifications

BLSACLSNIHSS

Requirements

  • New Jersey RN License
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Academic medical center
  • Direct patient care
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Nursing
  • Patient progress tracking
  • Telemetry
  • RN License

About the employer

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Hackensack Meridian Health
Hiring organization

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a large, integrated not-for-profit health system spanning New Jersey, comprising 18 hospitals and over 500 outpatient clinics and physician offices in multi-specialty health and wellness centers. The system is home to New Jersey's first and…

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What reviewers appreciate

  • Culture rooted in connection and collaboration with emphasis on team member support
  • Career growth and advancement opportunities with focus on professional development
  • Competitive benefits package

What reviewers flag

  • Post-COVID-19 workforce retention challenges in a highly competitive New Jersey healthcare market
  • Large system complexity may create variability in experience across facilities and units
  • Leadership has publicly acknowledged the need for new methods to attract and retain talent, suggesting ongoing staffing pressures
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Living in Neptune City, NJ

Neptune City is a small Monmouth County borough bordering Asbury Park and just minutes from Jersey Shore beaches. It offers a quiet residential setting with easy coastal access—ideal for nurses seeking shore-area living without the full intensity of a seaside tourist town.

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State price level · New Jersey
9% above the national average
State index 108.8 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,526/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$88,864/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.

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