Per Diem Nurses Home Care

Gardenview Home Care

Union, New Jersey

Eligibility: Home Health

Posted Jun 27

Unit and setting: Home Health
License: RN license
Term: Per Diem

What it pays

Against similar roles: New Jersey PRN median is $48/hrNew Jersey PRN postings that state pay run $37/hr to $57/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $56/hr, across 553 postings. This posting's $50/hr to $95/hr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.

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At Gardenview Home Care you work in clients' homes across Northern and Central New Jersey, with the agency tied to Union. Schedules for Certified Home Health Aides are posted as flexible—full-time or part-time—and there is a per diem RN option.…

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Flexible schedules; full-time or part-time available for CHHAs; per diem RN option; weekly pay noted in one posting

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Gardenview Home Care is looking for per diem registered nurses to see our patients in person in NJ. We are a Licensed Home Care Agency servicing the Northern + Central NJ area. This can be a part time position! Home Care Registered Nurse Duties include: Assess patient at start of care to develop a plan of care, Initiate Plan-of-Care and make necessary changes as patient's needs evolve, Evaluate patients in their homes, Instruct and advise patients and/or families as well as the home health aides in patients' care, Reassess patients every two months to determine any condition change as well as supervise the home health aide to ensure proper care.

What's around it?

In Union, NJ

Union, NJFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Median rent: $1,807/mo
Household income: $182,730/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Union, NJ

Neighborhoods

Residential living in Union Township centers around quiet suburban residential blocks as well as higher-density developments near Kean University along Green Lane, including apartment complexes like Vermella. Commuters and healthcare workers often weigh sections close to the township's transit facilities against quieter residential streets bordering Springfield, Linden, and Elizabeth.

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Getting around

Union features its own NJ Transit train station, offering rail connectivity toward Newark and New York City. Shift workers driving to regional hospitals navigate heavy local traffic, particularly along the Route 22 commercial artery and the Green Lane corridor near Kean University during morning and evening rush hours.

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Outdoors

Local outdoor recreation is anchored by township and county facilities such as Rabkin Park, Lenape Park, Warinanco Park, and Nomahegan Park. Nearby Echo Lake Park in Mountainside offers pedal boating, fishing, and a dedicated dog park, while the South Mountain Reservation provides regional hiking options a short drive away.

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Living in Union

Union Township gives relocating nurses a well-connected suburban base in northeastern Union County, balancing quiet residential neighborhoods with fast regional transit. Covering roughly nine square miles, the township offers both detached single-family homes and newer multi-family rental complexes along Green Lane near Kean University. For healthcare workers commuting to facilities across North Jersey or Newark, the local NJ Transit train station and proximity to major highways provide multiple travel options, though driving on Route 22 during shift changes brings noticeable peak congestion. Off-duty hours are easily spent outdoors at local spots like Rabkin Park or nearby Echo Lake Park and South Mountain Reservation. Dining is casual and grounded in Garden State tradition, from neighborhood staples like 33 Diner and Rondo's Pizzeria and Grill to adjacent nightlife in Cranford and Mountainside. While the downtown area is relatively quiet compared to neighboring historic boroughs, Union provides a practical, safe, and regionally accessible landing spot for medical staff seeking a manageable suburban lifestyle.

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Union, NJFrom Census ACS 2024.