Valid State RN licenseValid State RN License is required
Certification
BLS required at hireBLS is required at hire
Also asks
Post-offer employment testing (POETs) completed before first day of workPost offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process, to be completed before an employee's first day of work.
In range for New Jersey staff rolesNew Jersey staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $61/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $58/hr, across 1,457 postings.
Night differential
Compensation: $46.00/Hour - $61.93/Hour (Based on Experience)+ Shift DifferentialCompensation: $46.00/Hour - $61.93/Hour (Based on Experience)+ Shift Differential
Extra pay
Shift differential+ Shift Differential
Pay reviews
Pay set by experience(Based on Experience)
Benefits
BenefitsTuition reimbursement and continuing educationTuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
We support your career growth and personal well-being
Start Strong: Extensive and thorough orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting
Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities
Elevate Your
Skills
Clinical ladder program.
Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program
Your Health Matters : Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection
Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care
Responsibilities
On each shift, you will partner with a Nursing Assistant and handle a manageable case load. Together, you will help our patients achieve the outlined goals and milestones based on their unique patient care plan.
Receiving admissions and/or transfers.
Initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment.
Timely and accurate documentation using EPIC
Interpreting assessment/diagnostic data, including labs and telemetry.
Ensuring medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately.
Promoting continuous quality improvement.
Instructing and counseling patients/families.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Valid State RN License is required
BLS is required at hire
Preferred Qualifications
BSN or enrollment in a BSN program
Clinical experience
Additional Data
Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process, to be completed before an employee's first day of work.
Neighborhoods+West Orange is structured across distinct bands shifting from urban corridors in the east to wooded hillside retreats in the west. Downtown West Orange and The Valley anchor the township's eastern side with dense, mixed-use living, converted duplexes, and apartment buildings near Central and Park Avenues. Bordering South Orange, the Gregory section is particularly favored by commuters for its tree-lined streets, classic Colonials, and rapid proximity to train transit. Moving westward into the hills, Pleasantdale and Pleasant Valley offer a comfortable suburban landscape featuring mid-century split-levels and Tudor-style homes along walkable commercial streets. For higher-end historic living, the gated enclave of Llewellyn Park contains sprawling, architecturally preserved estates near Glenmont, while neighborhoods along the First and Second Mountains feature quiet residential pockets adjacent to expansive county reservations.
West Orange is structured across distinct bands shifting from urban corridors in the east to wooded hillside retreats in the west. Downtown West Orange and The Valley anchor the township's eastern side with dense, mixed-use living, converted duplexes, and apartment buildings near Central and Park Avenues.
Bordering South Orange, the Gregory section is particularly favored by commuters for its tree-lined streets, classic Colonials, and rapid proximity to train transit. Moving westward into the hills, Pleasantdale and Pleasant Valley offer a comfortable suburban landscape featuring mid-century split-levels and Tudor-style homes along walkable commercial streets.
For higher-end historic living, the gated enclave of Llewellyn Park contains sprawling, architecturally preserved estates near Glenmont, while neighborhoods along the First and Second Mountains feature quiet residential pockets adjacent to expansive county reservations.
Getting around+Navigating from West Orange heavily relies on car travel, with Interstate 280 cutting directly through town and providing fast regional links to the Garden State Parkway, Route 10, the New Jersey Turnpike, and Newark just five to seven miles southeast. For transit commutes into Newark or Manhattan, the township runs a free weekday commuter jitney shuttle connecting residential zones—such as Gregory/Valley, St. Cloud, and Pleasantdale—to nearby NJ Transit rail stations at Orange, South Orange, and Brick Church along the Morris & Essex line. Additionally, NJ Transit bus Route 101 runs directly from West Orange into New York's Port Authority Bus Terminal. Parking is generally ample in driveways and suburban plazas throughout the township, though street parking and morning congestion intensify around major arteries like I-280 during peak rush hours.
Navigating from West Orange heavily relies on car travel, with Interstate 280 cutting directly through town and providing fast regional links to the Garden State Parkway, Route 10, the New Jersey Turnpike, and Newark just five to seven miles southeast. For transit commutes into Newark or Manhattan, the township runs a free weekday commuter jitney shuttle connecting residential zones—such as Gregory/Valley, St. Cloud, and Pleasantdale—to nearby NJ Transit rail stations at Orange, South Orange, and Brick Church along the Morris & Essex line.
Additionally, NJ Transit bus Route 101 runs directly from West Orange into New York's Port Authority Bus Terminal. Parking is generally ample in driveways and suburban plazas throughout the township, though street parking and morning congestion intensify around major arteries like I-280 during peak rush hours.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is a defining strength of the community, anchored by the sprawling South Mountain Reservation with its miles of wooded hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and the playful South Mountain Fairy Trail. Within the South Mountain Recreation Complex, residents take advantage of the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, paddle boating and walking along the 1.8-mile loop around the Orange Reservoir, Safari MiniGolf, and the Regatta Playground. Farther north, the 400-acre Eagle Rock Reservation delivers tranquil forest trails, open fields, and panoramic vistas of the Manhattan skyline from its scenic overlook and county 9/11 Memorial.
Outdoor recreation is a defining strength of the community, anchored by the sprawling South Mountain Reservation with its miles of wooded hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and the playful South Mountain Fairy Trail. Within the South Mountain Recreation Complex, residents take advantage of the Essex County Turtle Back Zoo, paddle boating and walking along the 1.8-mile loop around the Orange Reservoir, Safari MiniGolf, and the Regatta Playground.
Farther north, the 400-acre Eagle Rock Reservation delivers tranquil forest trails, open fields, and panoramic vistas of the Manhattan skyline from its scenic overlook and county 9/11 Memorial.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in West Orange
West Orange offers healthcare professionals a scenic suburban landing pad that combines rolling Watchung Mountain landscapes with effortless access to northern New Jersey's major hospital networks and Newark. Stretching from the urban-edged arts corridor of The Valley to the quiet, leafy streets of Gregory and Pleasantdale, the township provides generous living space without isolating residents from urban convenience. Direct highway links via Interstate 280, NJ Transit Route 101 buses, and township commuter jitneys running to nearby Morris & Essex line train stations ensure straightforward travel across Essex County.
Off-shift life is defined by exceptional outdoor spaces. Nurses can unwind along the 1.8-mile trail surrounding Orange Reservoir, hike through South Mountain and Eagle Rock Reservations, or explore cultural landmarks like the Thomas Edison National Historical Park. Casual waterfront dinners at McLoone's Boathouse or shopping at Essex Green keep routines convenient, while adjacent Montclair satisfies late-night cravings. Navigating the township requires reliance on a car for everyday errands, and Essex County property taxes remain a clear financial tradeoff. However, for clinicians seeking larger homes, neighborhood diversity, and restorative green surroundings close to work, West Orange represents an enduringly attractive base.
