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Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department

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RWJ New Brunswick

New Brunswick, New Jersey

ER · Trauma · Cardiology

Posted Jul 23 · Not open to new grads

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Shift
12-hour days
Hours a week
36
Unit
ER

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
12-hour days · 36 hours
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
1+ years

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
Top of NJ ER pay

NJ ER postings that state pay run $46/hr to $60/hr, the middle half $48/hr to $59/hr, across 20 postings.

About this role

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a highly dedicated Registered Nurse for our Emergency Department at the New Brunswick campus. Nurses in our Emergency Department are highly valued, as they can provide extraordinary care to patients across all populations, including trauma, neurology, cardiology, orthopedics, and oncology.

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Required: ASN or Nursing Diploma Strong communication and organizational skills Proficient computer skills At least 1 year of ED/ Critical Care/ Step Down experience required Preferred: BSN or must be completed within 5…· from this posting

Requirements

  • Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License
  • ASN or Nursing Diploma
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Proficient computer skills
  • At least 1 year of ED/Critical Care/Step Down experience
  • BLS Certification
  • ACLS Certification
  • Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License
  • BSN preferred or must be completed within 5 years upon hire

Benefits

  • 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

Place

City
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Rent against this pay
19% of monthly gross
This role$1,814/mo rent
Monthly gross$9,360/mo

$1,814 median rent against $9,360 a month at $60/hr for 36 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.

Local household income
$65,810/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
9% above the national average

New Jersey index 108.8, where 100 is the national average.

New Brunswick, known as "The Healthcare City," sits along the Raritan River and is home to Rutgers University and major medical institutions. This diverse college town offers a lively downtown, cultural venues, and strong nursing career opportunities all within a compact, transit-connected hub.

Map showing the location of New Brunswick, NJ
Approximate location in New Brunswick, NJ. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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