Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg/Tele

RWJ Hamilton

Township of Hamilton, New Jersey

You'll work on a med-surg/tele unit. RWJ Hamilton is a community hospital.

Eligibility: Telemetry

Posted Jul 23

Shift and hours: Nights Shift: Night24 hours a week
Unit and setting: Medical Unit-I · Hospital Department: Medical Unit-I
License: RN licenseCurrent New Jersey RN license
Term: Permanent Status: Full-TimeFull-time

Do you qualify?

License: Current New Jersey RN license Check your license
Certification: BLS BLS, and ACLS from the American Heart Association
Certification: ACLS
Education: ASN or nursing diploma ASN or Nursing diploma (Must be willing to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire date)
Education: BSN within 5 years of hireAfter hire · within 5 years of hire date Must be willing to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire date

What it pays

Against similar roles: Pays above most New Jersey Telemetry rolesNew Jersey Telemetry postings that state pay run $45/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $55/hr, across 39 postings.
Pay reviews: Pay depends on education, skills and experience

Benefits

BenefitsRetirement plansRetirement Plans
BenefitsShort and long term disabilityShort & Long Term Disability
BenefitsLife and accidental death insuranceLife & Accidental Death Insurance
BenefitsHealth care and dependent care flexible spending accountsHealth Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
BenefitsWellness programsWellness Programs
BenefitsVoluntary benefits such as pet insuranceVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

More benefits (8)

BenefitsDiscounts through partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC and VerizonDiscounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
Short & Long Term Disability
Life & Accidental Death Insurance
Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Voluntary Benefits (Pet Insurance)
Discounts Through Partners (NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more)
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance

The workplace

RWJ Hamilton

Community Hospital

You would be walking into RWJ Hamilton at One Hamilton Health Place in Hamilton Township, a 287-bed acute care hospital on a 67-acre campus and an affiliate of Rutgers RWJ Medical School and Rutgers Cancer Institute. About 350 nurses share…

287 beds

Magnet® recognized

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The team behind this role

Preceptors and orientation

Preceptor and relationship-guided transition; mentorship through first year and beyond; hired into specialty with foundational courses

RWJ Hamilton · employer research

Sources

As of 2026Source 1: rwjbarnabashealthcareers.org Source 2: rwjbarnabashealthcareers.org

Nursing leadership

Lisa Breza, MSN, RN, NEA-BC · Chief Administrative Officer (formerly Chief Nursing Officer)

RWJ Hamilton

Sources

Source: rwjbh.org

Scheduling

Residency offers variable Day or Night shifts; Surgical Unit 1 resident posting is full-time day

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: rwjbarnabashealthcareers.org Source 2: rwjbarnabashealthcareers.org

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Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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Ensuring the delivery of safe and quality patient care. Perform, adapt and safely demonstrate procedures required by patients according to policies and procedures. Administers medications accurately and safely. Documents according to policies and procedures perform, demonstrate and document technical skills specific to the nursing unit.

What's around it?

In Township of Hamilton, NJ

Township of Hamilton, NJ

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Life in Township of Hamilton, NJ

NeighborhoodsHamilton Township spans distinct suburban enclaves across roughly 40 square miles. Mercerville is a prime choice for healthcare workers and commuters thanks to its immediate access to Interstate 295, Route 33, and the Nottingham High School cluster. Yardville offers a quieter, traditional neighborhood feel with larger yards and scenic proximity to Crosswicks Creek Greenway and Sayen Gardens. Denser, established residential blocks sit toward the Trenton border, while modern traditional subdivisions and pockets of newer construction are found throughout the township's eastern and southern reaches.

Hamilton Township spans distinct suburban enclaves across roughly 40 square miles. Mercerville is a prime choice for healthcare workers and commuters thanks to its immediate access to Interstate 295, Route 33, and the Nottingham High School cluster.

Yardville offers a quieter, traditional neighborhood feel with larger yards and scenic proximity to Crosswicks Creek Greenway and Sayen Gardens. Denser, established residential blocks sit toward the Trenton border, while modern traditional subdivisions and pockets of newer construction are found throughout the township's eastern and southern reaches.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: unitsstorage.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: youtube.com

Getting aroundHamilton is structured around high regional mobility, bisected by Interstate 295 with fast connections to Route 1, Route 33, and the New Jersey Turnpike. Downtown Trenton hospitals and facilities are roughly 3 miles away, while driving to Philadelphia typically takes about 40 minutes and Princeton is roughly a 20-minute drive. Shift workers traveling regionally benefit from the dedicated Hamilton NJ Transit train station, which provides direct Northeast Corridor rail service into New York City in about 70 minutes.

Hamilton is structured around high regional mobility, bisected by Interstate 295 with fast connections to Route 1, Route 33, and the New Jersey Turnpike. Downtown Trenton hospitals and facilities are roughly 3 miles away, while driving to Philadelphia typically takes about 40 minutes and Princeton is roughly a 20-minute drive.

Shift workers traveling regionally benefit from the dedicated Hamilton NJ Transit train station, which provides direct Northeast Corridor rail service into New York City in about 70 minutes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: homes.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: newjerseyrealestatenetwork.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is a major draw, with more than 60 municipal parks and open green spaces across the municipality. The 350-acre Veterans Park serves as the central community hub, featuring paved walking trails, athletic complexes, playgrounds, and seasonal gatherings. Other notable outdoor destinations include the historical grounds of Kuser Farm Park, the footpaths and floral displays at Sayen House and Gardens, and the Crosswicks Creek Greenway, while expansive Mercer County Park sits just minutes beyond township borders.

Outdoor recreation is a major draw, with more than 60 municipal parks and open green spaces across the municipality. The 350-acre Veterans Park serves as the central community hub, featuring paved walking trails, athletic complexes, playgrounds, and seasonal gatherings.

Other notable outdoor destinations include the historical grounds of Kuser Farm Park, the footpaths and floral displays at Sayen House and Gardens, and the Crosswicks Creek Greenway, while expansive Mercer County Park sits just minutes beyond township borders.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: unitsstorage.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: newjerseyrealestatenetwork.com Source 4: reddit.com

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Living in Township of Hamilton

Hamilton Township offers relocating nurses a practical, expansive suburban base in Central Jersey that emphasizes living space, convenience, and outstanding regional connectivity. Covering 40 square miles in Mercer County just 3 miles east of Trenton, Hamilton avoids the premium housing barriers found in adjacent Princeton and West Windsor while putting regional medical facilities, Interstate 295, and direct Northeast Corridor rail links within effortless reach. Instead of a compact historic downtown, the community features distinct residential neighborhoods like Mercerville and Yardville, characterized by quiet streets, generous lawns, and top-tier community infrastructure. Off-shift hours can be spent exploring the 350-acre Veterans Park, walking the paths at Sayen Gardens, or dining alongside the reflection pools at Rat's Restaurant within the internationally celebrated Grounds For Sculpture. While newcomers must adapt to a car-dependent layout, commercial strip corridors, and Garden State property taxes, Hamilton delivers an unpretentious, comfortable setting with the acreage, safety, and transit convenience medical professionals need to balance demanding shift work.

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