Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical Unit I Full Time Day
As a Registered Nurse, you will help advance patient care and strengthen the experience of individuals and families across our organization.
Posted Oct 3
- Shift and hours
- 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. This position offers a full-time day schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and every other weekend and rotating holidays are required.
- Unit and setting
- Medical-Surgical Unit-I · Hospital Department: Medical-Surgical Unit-I
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent Status: Full-TimeFull-time
Do you qualify?
- License
- active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement Check your license
- Certification
- current American Heart Association BLS certification
- Experience
- Telemetry/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse experience Experienced Telemetry/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse.
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is strongly preferred, as is prior patient care experience and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC.
- Experience
- prior patient care experience
- Also asks
- comfort with electronic medical record systems like EPIC
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- In range for New Jersey staff rolesNew Jersey staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $61/hr, the middle half $44/hr to $58/hr, across 1,452 postings.
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Pay reviews
- Compensation depends on educational background, skills, and professional experience
Benefits
- BenefitsPaid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick TimePaid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
- BenefitsRetirement PlansRetirement Plans
- BenefitsMedical and Prescription Drug InsuranceMedical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- BenefitsDental and Vision InsuranceDental and Vision Insurance
- BenefitsDisability and Life InsuranceDisability and Life Insurance
- BenefitsPaid Parental LeavePaid Parental Leave
More benefits (7)
- BenefitsTuition ReimbursementTuition Reimbursement
- BenefitsStudent Loan Planning SupportStudent Loan Planning Support
- BenefitsFlexible Spending AccountsFlexible Spending Accounts
- BenefitsWellness ProgramsWellness Programs
- BenefitsVoluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- BenefitsCommunity and Volunteer OpportunitiesCommunity and Volunteer Opportunities
- BenefitsDiscounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and VerizonDiscounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
The role and schedule
- Charting
- EPIC
- Day to day
- Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and recognize subtle clinical changes Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and recognize subtle clinical changes, using your judgment to intervene early and advocate for your patients
- Day to day
- Provide safe, evidence-based medications, treatments, and hands-on care Providing safe, evidence-based medications, treatments, and hands on care grounded in strong clinical judgment
- Day to day
- Serve as a clinical partner to physicians and advanced providers Serving as a clinical partner to physicians and advanced providers, offering insight that supports timely, well-coordinated care decisions
- Day to day
- Provide clear, compassionate education to patients and families Providing clear, compassionate education to patients and families so they feel informed, supported, and prepared for the next phase of care
- Day to day
- Ensure accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record Ensuring accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record to promote continuity and patient safety
- Day to day
- Contribute during interdisciplinary rounds Contributing your voice during interdisciplinary rounds, helping drive seamless communication and smooth transitions of care
- Day to day
- Participate in a collaborative team environment with shared accountability Taking an active role in a highly collaborative team environment where shared accountability and teamwork directly impact outcomes
- Day to day
- Pursue continuing education, clinical ladder opportunities, and organizational resources Pursuing continued professional growth through access to continuing education, clinical ladder opportunities, and organizational resources that support long term career progression
- Hours stated
- 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and every other weekend and rotating holidays are required. The schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs
- Weekends
- every other weekend This position offers a full-time day schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and every other weekend and rotating holidays are required.
- Holidays
- rotating holidays required
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours and call?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
Original listing
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- Category: Nurses
- Status: Full-Time
- Shift: Day
- Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
- Department: Medical-Surgical Unit-I
- Pay Range: $47.85 - $67.04 per hour
Location
355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302
- Job Title: RN
- Location: Jersey City Medical Center
- Department Name: Medical-Surgical Unit-I
- Status: Hourly
- Shift: Day
- Pay Range: $47.85 - $67.04 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
Since 1882, Jersey City Medical Center has provided Hudson County advanced, state-of-the-art medical treatment across a broad spectrum of different disciplines. From screenings and diagnostics to life-saving, intensive care, our patients can count on a patient-centric approach that puts their comfort and well-being at the forefront of everything we do. Our medical center serves as a regional referral, teaching hospital and is also outfitted with the latest technologies to assist our professionals in providing the highest standard of care for patients of all ages.
Medical Surgical /Telemetry Stroke Registered Nurse (RN) – RWJBarnabas Health
At RWJBarnabas Health, Registered Nurses become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. This RN role offers growth, supportive teamwork, and a culture committed to safety and continuous improvement. As a Registered Nurse, you will help advance patient care and strengthen the experience of individuals and families across our organization. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every RN is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.
As a Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include
Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and recognize subtle clinical changes, using your judgment to intervene early and advocate for your patients Providing safe, evidence-based medications, treatments, and hands on care grounded in strong clinical judgment Serving as a clinical partner to physicians and advanced providers, offering insight that supports timely, well-coordinated care decisions Providing clear, compassionate education to patients and families so they feel informed, supported, and prepared for the next phase of care Ensuring accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record to promote continuity and patient safety Contributing your voice during interdisciplinary rounds, helping drive seamless communication and smooth transitions of care Taking an active role in a highly collaborative team environment where shared accountability and teamwork directly impact outcomes Pursuing continued professional growth through access to continuing education, clinical ladder opportunities, and organizational resources that support long term career progression
This role might be for you if
Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues Strong clinical judgment guides your decisions, even as priorities shift Thriving in a fast paced environment energizes you, especially where teamwork drives outcomes A commitment to evidence-based practice shapes your daily work Empathy and professionalism are central to your approach Continuous learning and professional growth matter to you A collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen
To be considered for this RN opportunity, you must hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement and a current American Heart Association BLS certification and ACLS certification required within 6 months from the date of hire. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is strongly preferred, as is prior patient care experience and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC. Experienced Telemetry/Medical Surgical Registered Nurse.
This position offers a full-time day schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and every other weekend and rotating holidays are required. The schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs, allowing you to build strong patient relationships while maintaining balance.
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
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
Paid Time Off (PTO) Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance Dental and Vision Insurance Retirement Plans Short & Long Term Disability Life & Accidental Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Wellness Programs Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance) Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
What's around it?
Jersey City, NJFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 13% above the US average
- Median rent
- $2,007/mo
- Household income
- $97,710/yr, all local households, not nurse pay