Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health- Per Diem - Evenings

Raritan BAY Medical Center- PERTH AMBOY

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Posted Dec 10, 2025

Shift and hours: Evenings Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health- Per Diem - Evenings
Unit and setting: Behavioral Health Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health- Per Diem - Evenings
License: RN licenseNJ State Professional Registered Nurse License
Term: Per Diem Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health- Per Diem - Evenings

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Certification: AHA BLS/CPR certification within 60 days of hireAfter hire · within 60 days of hire AHA BLS/CPR certification is required within 60 days of hire
Education: BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hireAfter hire · within three (3) years of hire BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire.
Experience: six or more months of relevant nursing experience Must have six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR must be an active participant with Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program
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Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

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In Perth Amboy, NJ

Perth Amboy, NJ

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Life in Perth Amboy, NJ

NeighborhoodsResidential pockets in Perth Amboy transition from dense urban blocks near Raritan Bay to more suburban streetscapes moving inland. The Waterfront is characterized by early 1900s rowhouses, single-family homes, and condominium complexes situated near the marina and shoreline paths. Moving west, neighborhoods like Spa Springs provide a suburban atmosphere with larger properties, detached ranch and Cape Cod designs, and straightforward access to Woodbridge Commons and the Outerbridge Crossing. Surrounding Middlesex County municipalities such as Woodbridge, Fords, Rahway, and South Amboy also serve as common residential alternatives for local professionals.

Residential pockets in Perth Amboy transition from dense urban blocks near Raritan Bay to more suburban streetscapes moving inland. The Waterfront is characterized by early 1900s rowhouses, single-family homes, and condominium complexes situated near the marina and shoreline paths.

Moving west, neighborhoods like Spa Springs provide a suburban atmosphere with larger properties, detached ranch and Cape Cod designs, and straightforward access to Woodbridge Commons and the Outerbridge Crossing. Surrounding Middlesex County municipalities such as Woodbridge, Fords, Rahway, and South Amboy also serve as common residential alternatives for local professionals.

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

Getting aroundPerth Amboy offers central regional connectivity via the Garden State Parkway, Interstate 287, and the New Jersey Turnpike, alongside the Outerbridge Crossing linking into Staten Island. Downtown features a dedicated NJ Transit rail station on the North Jersey Coast Line, carrying passengers north toward Newark and New York City or south across Raritan Bay into South Amboy. Within the city, local roadways experience congestion after morning rush hours, and street parking in downtown and waterfront areas is notoriously scarce, making residences with dedicated driveways a vital consideration for shift workers.

Perth Amboy offers central regional connectivity via the Garden State Parkway, Interstate 287, and the New Jersey Turnpike, alongside the Outerbridge Crossing linking into Staten Island. Downtown features a dedicated NJ Transit rail station on the North Jersey Coast Line, carrying passengers north toward Newark and New York City or south across Raritan Bay into South Amboy.

Within the city, local roadways experience congestion after morning rush hours, and street parking in downtown and waterfront areas is notoriously scarce, making residences with dedicated driveways a vital consideration for shift workers.

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

OutdoorsWaterfront recreation centers along Raritan Bay, highlighted by Sadowski Parkway Waterfront Park and its beach walkway where residents stroll and visit mobile food vendors. Adjacent to the Harborside Marina, Bayview Park offers manicured lawns, mature shade trees, and a gazebo overlooking the water. Additional inland recreation is hosted across municipal spaces including Rudyk Park, Washington Park, and the community-tended Hummingbird Garden.

Waterfront recreation centers along Raritan Bay, highlighted by Sadowski Parkway Waterfront Park and its beach walkway where residents stroll and visit mobile food vendors. Adjacent to the Harborside Marina, Bayview Park offers manicured lawns, mature shade trees, and a gazebo overlooking the water.

Additional inland recreation is hosted across municipal spaces including Rudyk Park, Washington Park, and the community-tended Hummingbird Garden.

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

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Living in Perth Amboy

Perth Amboy, known as the 'City by the Bay,' sits where the Raritan River empties into Raritan Bay, pairing a historic maritime legacy with an energetic, predominantly Latino community. For relocating healthcare professionals, the city offers strategic regional access: the downtown NJ Transit station sits on the North Jersey Coast Line, while the Garden State Parkway, Interstate 287, and the Outerbridge Crossing provide direct highway connections across Central Jersey and into New York City. Daily life features standout Dominican and Cuban dining, summer concerts at Bayview Park, and walks along Sadowski Parkway Waterfront Park. However, living here comes with clear urban tradeoffs. Street parking is severely congested, traffic bogs down on primary thoroughfares after morning hours, and street noise can disrupt daylight rest for night-shift clinicians. Housing options range from waterfront condominiums and early-1900s rowhouses downtown to detached ranches with driveways in the quieter Spa Springs neighborhood. Securing dedicated off-street parking and choosing the right neighborhood pocket will define whether Perth Amboy functions as a convenient home base.

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As of 2026-02Source 1: newjerseyrealestatenetwork.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: niche.com Source 4: homes.com

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