Per Diem Registered Nurse

Paterson, New Jersey

This one is per diem, so you pick up the shifts you want. St. Joseph's Health is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.

Posted Jun 25

License: RN license
Term: Per Diem

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Responsible for utilizing the Nursing Process in a collaborative manner to plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in accordance with his/her scope of practice. The RN supports the goals and philosophy of the Department of Nursing within the St. Joseph's Healthcare System and on his/her assigned unit. Knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.

Licensure required as a Registered Nurse by the State of New Jersey. Successful completion of department specific orientation and department specific certifications including Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within 1 year of hire. Effective July 1, 2021 Advance Neonatal Resuscitation Program certification is required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire through the American Heart Association.

Effective January 2019, St. Joseph’s Health requires certifications for Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) to be granted through the American Heart Association.

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In Paterson, NJ

Paterson, NJFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Median rent: $1,548/mo
Household income: $55,997/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Paterson, NJ

NeighborhoodsPaterson is arranged into six distinct wards featuring varied residential pockets. Hillcrest, positioned near the Totowa border, is an established residential enclave known for relatively higher price points and a quieter, safer reputation among locals. The Eastside Park Historic District offers tree-lined streets surrounding a 66-acre park with large historic Victorian homes and renovation opportunities, while South Paterson is heavily commercial and residential along Main and Market Streets, recognized for its vibrant Middle Eastern community and rising values. Lakeview sits near the Paterson Farmers Market with convenient neighborhood shopping, while the Manor Section extends toward Fair Lawn as a quiet residential enclave. Riverside runs along the Passaic River with solid transit access and walkable blocks.

Paterson is arranged into six distinct wards featuring varied residential pockets. Hillcrest, positioned near the Totowa border, is an established residential enclave known for relatively higher price points and a quieter, safer reputation among locals.

The Eastside Park Historic District offers tree-lined streets surrounding a 66-acre park with large historic Victorian homes and renovation opportunities, while South Paterson is heavily commercial and residential along Main and Market Streets, recognized for its vibrant Middle Eastern community and rising values. Lakeview sits near the Paterson Farmers Market with convenient neighborhood shopping, while the Manor Section extends toward Fair Lawn as a quiet residential enclave.

Riverside runs along the Passaic River with solid transit access and walkable blocks.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: newjerseyrealestatenetwork.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: reddit.com

Getting aroundCommuting within Paterson and across northern New Jersey relies on regional arterial highways and public transit. Interstate 80 and Route 19 cut directly through the municipality, connecting drivers regionally and linking east toward New York City. NJ Transit operates comprehensive bus corridors, including popular commuter lines such as the 161 and 190 routes running toward the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, alongside local rail service. For healthcare workers traveling locally, city streets can be congested given Paterson's dense population packed into roughly nine square miles, though average commutes across the municipality hover around twenty minutes.

Commuting within Paterson and across northern New Jersey relies on regional arterial highways and public transit. Interstate 80 and Route 19 cut directly through the municipality, connecting drivers regionally and linking east toward New York City.

NJ Transit operates comprehensive bus corridors, including popular commuter lines such as the 161 and 190 routes running toward the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, alongside local rail service. For healthcare workers traveling locally, city streets can be congested given Paterson's dense population packed into roughly nine square miles, though average commutes across the municipality hover around twenty minutes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: vanexpressmoving.com Source 3: realestate.usnews.com Source 4: theurbanlivingguide.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by the Great Falls of the Passaic River, protected as a National Historical Park featuring picnic grounds, scenic waterfall overlooks, and historic raceway trails. Pennington Park provides expansive athletic fields, riverfront access, and open gathering spaces along the Passaic. Nearby Garret Mountain Reservation offers wooded bicycle paths, hiking routes, and sweeping views of the northern New Jersey and New York skylines, while Stoney Road houses the Lou Costello Pool and Levine Reservoir.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Great Falls of the Passaic River, protected as a National Historical Park featuring picnic grounds, scenic waterfall overlooks, and historic raceway trails. Pennington Park provides expansive athletic fields, riverfront access, and open gathering spaces along the Passaic.

Nearby Garret Mountain Reservation offers wooded bicycle paths, hiking routes, and sweeping views of the northern New Jersey and New York skylines, while Stoney Road houses the Lou Costello Pool and Levine Reservoir.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: nps.gov Source 2: homes.com Source 3: movers.com Source 4: theurbanlivingguide.com

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Living in Paterson

Paterson, New Jersey—the historic 'Silk City' founded by Alexander Hamilton—delivers an energetic, multicultural urban environment roughly 20 miles outside Manhattan. For healthcare professionals relocating to Passaic County, Paterson offers notable cost advantages compared to pricier Bergen County and New York City suburbs. The city is defined by dramatic geography and global culture: the iconic waterfalls at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park anchor the riverfront, while South Paterson’s Main Street corridor offers world-class Turkish and Middle Eastern dining, including fixtures like Yakamoz and Anatolia, bordered by bustling Dominican and Colombian bakeries. When looking for a place to settle, nurses generally target quieter, established residential neighborhoods like Hillcrest near Totowa, the tranquil Manor Section near Fair Lawn, or the historic architecture of Eastside Park. Commuters benefit from direct highway links via Interstate 80 and Route 19, alongside NJ Transit bus routes like the 190. While Paterson presents real urban tradeoffs—including pockets of crime, older housing stock, and dense street parking—its exceptional culinary scene, deep history, and strategic regional connectivity make it a functional, authentic home base.

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As of 2026-03Source 1: theurbanlivingguide.com Source 2: newjerseyrealestatenetwork.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: vanexpressmoving.com Source 5: reddit.com

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