New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Full-Time, Nights
Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - Kessler North (Saddlebrook)
Saddle Brook, New Jersey
Posted Sep 28 · Applications close Sep 28, 2027 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Nights
- License
- RN licenseValid State RN License is required
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Valid State RN License is required
- Certification
- BLS required at hire
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited program for registered nursing
- Also asks
- Must have flexibility of scheduling to complete the requirements of the program
- Also asks
- Additional Data
- Also asks
- Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process, to be completed before an employee's first day of work.
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
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 $45/hr to $58/hr, across 1,457 postings.
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- 10–13 week orientation
The workplace
Worth asking
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What ongoing unit support is included?
More questions to askFewer questions
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
- Which physical workplace and unit is this role for?
Your fit
Original listing
Posted on Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation - Kessler North (Saddlebrook)’s careers page.
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Overview Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – New Graduate Location: 300 Market St, Sadle Brook, NJ 07663
Schedule
Full-Time, Nights 7PM - 7:30AM (Includes Weekday & Weekend Shifts)
Compensation
$46.00/Hour - $61.93/Hour +
- Shift Differential
Our inpatient rehabilitation hospital is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.
We support your career growth and personal well-being
Start Strong : Extensive 10- 13-week structured new graduate orientation program with a dedicated preceptor Advance Your Career: Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities Elevate Your
Skills
Clinical ladder program. Ease the Burden: Student debt benefit program Your Health Matters : Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan, as well as life and disability protection Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 nationwide committed to providing exceptional care Applicants may apply before being licensed however must have a license upon start date. Responsibilities In collaboration with the physician and your preceptor, you will ensure implementation of the assessment plan, evaluation, and follow-up of the plan of care for the patient population.
Initiating an ongoing systematic assessment of the physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs of the patients/families. Interpreting assessment data and information to develop a nursing care plan which contains problem identification, nursing diagnosis, nursing orders, approaches, interventions, short/long-term goals, and discharge planning. Participating as a productive member of the interdisciplinary team in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of rehabilitation goals.
Assuring that documents in the medical record are complete, factual, accurate, and timely. Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
Graduate of an accredited program for registered nursing Valid State RN License is required BLS required at hire Must have flexibility of scheduling to complete the requirements of the program Additional Data Post offer employment testing (POETs) are completed as part of the onboarding process, to be completed before an employee's first day of work. Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans