Registered Nurse - Float - Old Bridge Medical Center - Full Time Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health

Old Bridge Medical Center

Old Bridge, New Jersey

Hackensack Meridian Health is looking for a Registered Nurse - Float for the Old Bridge Medical Center.

Posted Sep 11 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: Nights Registered Nurse - Float - Old Bridge Medical Center - Full Time Nights
Unit and setting: Float · Hospital This position requires effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients.variety of complex patients
License: RN license Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse license and BLS/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.current and valid Registered Nurse license
Term: Permanent Registered Nurse - Float - Old Bridge Medical Center - Full Time NightsFull Time

Do you qualify?

New grads: Welcomed, residency program Must have at least six (6) months of relevant nursing experience or active participation in Nurse Residency Program.
License: current and valid Registered Nurse license Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse license and BLS/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.
Certification: BLS/CPR certification within 60 days of hireAfter hire · within 60 days of hire
Education: Associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree **Qualifications Required:** - Minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree, BSN in progress and/or to be acquired within three (3) years of hire.
Education: BSN in progress and/or to be acquired within 3 years of hireAfter hire · acquired within three (3) years of hire
Experience: at least 6 months of relevant nursing experience or active participation in Nurse Residency Program - Must have at least six (6) months of relevant nursing experience or active participation in Nurse Residency Program.

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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 $45/hr to $58/hr, across 1,457 postings.
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Pay reviews: rate is a good faith estimate of minimum base pay and does not reflect full value of total rewards package The rate is a good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package.

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Benefitssubstantial tuition reimbursementsubstantial tuition reimbursement
Benefitsmentoring programsmentoring programs
workplace excellence
collaborative work environment
work-life balance
compassionate nursing culture
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
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The role and schedule

Floating: float nurse Hackensack Meridian Health is looking for a Registered Nurse - Float for the Old Bridge Medical Center.
Day to day: direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team This position requires effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients.
Day to day: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care This job entails assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

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Hackensack Meridian Health is looking for a Registered Nurse - Float for the Old Bridge Medical Center. This position requires effective direct care as part of the interdisciplinary team to a variety of complex patients. This job entails assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.

Qualifications

Required: - Minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree, BSN in progress and/or to be acquired within three (3) years of hire. - Must have at least six (6) months of relevant nursing experience or active participation in Nurse Residency Program. Must have a current and valid Registered Nurse license and BLS/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.

Compensation

Minimum rate of $46.25 Hourly. The rate is a good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions come with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

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In Old Bridge, NJ

Old Bridge, NJ

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Life in Old Bridge, NJ

NeighborhoodsOld Bridge features several distinct suburban pockets catering to different lifestyle needs. Heritage Woods offers quiet, tree-lined streets near local parks and retail centers, appealing to those seeking traditional suburban living. Highpointe Estates is characterized by spacious single-family homes, established community activities, and quick access to regional arterials. Newer master-planned communities like Woodhaven and The Oaks at Glenwood draw buyers looking for contemporary layouts, while South Old Bridge is frequently favored by commuters aiming to position themselves closer to transit hubs and neighboring Monmouth County communities.

Old Bridge features several distinct suburban pockets catering to different lifestyle needs. Heritage Woods offers quiet, tree-lined streets near local parks and retail centers, appealing to those seeking traditional suburban living.

Highpointe Estates is characterized by spacious single-family homes, established community activities, and quick access to regional arterials. Newer master-planned communities like Woodhaven and The Oaks at Glenwood draw buyers looking for contemporary layouts, while South Old Bridge is frequently favored by commuters aiming to position themselves closer to transit hubs and neighboring Monmouth County communities.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: jerseyrealestate.co Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: youtube.com

Getting aroundOld Bridge functions primarily as a car-dependent and bus-oriented township traversed by Route 9, Route 18, and the Garden State Parkway, with straightforward connections to the New Jersey Turnpike. For regional transit, NJ TRANSIT operates commuter bus routes including the 133, 135, 138, and 139 serving local park-and-rides, heavily focused on peak weekday hours rather than continuous all-day schedules. While rail commuters must drive to stations in adjacent municipalities and local drivers access nearby ferry service in South Amboy, hospital shifts require personal vehicles, and peak-hour road congestion along the commercial arteries remains a persistent reality.

Old Bridge functions primarily as a car-dependent and bus-oriented township traversed by Route 9, Route 18, and the Garden State Parkway, with straightforward connections to the New Jersey Turnpike. For regional transit, NJ TRANSIT operates commuter bus routes including the 133, 135, 138, and 139 serving local park-and-rides, heavily focused on peak weekday hours rather than continuous all-day schedules.

While rail commuters must drive to stations in adjacent municipalities and local drivers access nearby ferry service in South Amboy, hospital shifts require personal vehicles, and peak-hour road congestion along the commercial arteries remains a persistent reality.

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

OutdoorsOld Bridge contains more than 300 acres of developed township parkland alongside direct waterfront access along the Raritan Bay. Residents frequent local hiking and biking paths in neighborhood reserves around Heritage Woods and utilize township sports facilities for organized recreation. The township's Central Jersey geography also places residents within a half-hour drive of Atlantic coastal beaches along the Jersey Shore, making fishing, coastal walks, and water outings convenient weekend escapes.

Old Bridge contains more than 300 acres of developed township parkland alongside direct waterfront access along the Raritan Bay. Residents frequent local hiking and biking paths in neighborhood reserves around Heritage Woods and utilize township sports facilities for organized recreation.

The township's Central Jersey geography also places residents within a half-hour drive of Atlantic coastal beaches along the Jersey Shore, making fishing, coastal walks, and water outings convenient weekend escapes.

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

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For relocating nurses, Old Bridge offers a practical suburban compromise in Central Jersey, balancing accessible housing layouts against excellent regional highway connectivity. Anchored along Route 9, Route 18, and the Garden State Parkway, the township is defined by car-oriented accessibility rather than rail hubs, with NJ TRANSIT express buses and nearby South Amboy ferry links rounding out transit. Healthcare workers can choose between classic Cape Cods and colonials in Heritage Woods, upscale houses in Highpointe Estates, or contemporary townhomes in Woodhaven. Off-shift hours are well-supported by established gathering places like Ponte Vecchio, Pine Tavern, and the lively Madison Modern Social, with over 300 acres of township parkland and the Raritan Bay shoreline offering quiet outdoor breathing room. Old Bridge provides noticeably more living space and economic diversity than northern commuter suburbs or neighboring Marlboro, though newcomers must adjust to tight housing inventory and predictable rush-hour highway slowdowns.

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As of 2026-04-14Source 1: jerseyrealestate.co Source 2: thetullygroup.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: reddit.com Source 5: newjerseyrealestatenetwork.com

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