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Community Medical Center

Toms River, New Jersey

$48.29–$67.04/hr

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RN

Posted Aug 31, 2026 · Last seen active Sep 1, 2026

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Pay Range: $48.29 - $67.04 per hour

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Req #: 0000263754 Category: Nurses Status: Per Diem Shift: Day Facility: Community Medical Center Department: Med Surg Unit Pay Range: $48.29 - $67.04 per hour Location: 99 HIGHWAY 37 WEST, TOMS RIVER, NJ 08755 Job Title: RN Location: Community Medical Center Department Name: Med Surg Unit Req #: 0000263754 Status: Hourly Shift: Day Pay Range: $48.29 - $67.04 per hour Pay Transparency: The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey. The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience. Registered Nurse (RN) – RWJBarnabas Health At RWJBarnabas Health, Registered Nurses become part of a purpose driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. This RN role offers growth, supportive teamwork, and a culture committed to safety and continuous improvement. As a Registered Nurse, you will help advance patient care and strengthen the experience of individuals and families across our organization. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every RN is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose. As a Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include: • Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and recognize subtle clinical changes, using your judgment to intervene early and advocate for your patients • Providing safe, evidence-based medications, treatments, and hands on care grounded in strong clinical judgment • Serving as a clinical partner to physicians and advanced providers, offering insight that supports timely, well-coordinated care decisions • Providing clear, compassionate education to patients and families so they feel informed, supported, and prepared for the next phase of care • Ensuring accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record to promote continuity and patient safety • Contributing your voice during interdisciplinary rounds, helping drive seamless communication and smooth transitions of care • Taking an active role in a highly collaborative team environment where shared accountability and teamwork directly impact outcomes • Pursuing continued professional growth through access to continuing education, clinical ladder opportunities, and organizational resources that support long term career progression This role might be for you if: • Clear, compassionate communication defines how you interact with patients, families, and colleagues • Strong clinical judgment guides your decisions, even as priorities shift • Thriving in a fast paced environment energizes you, especially where teamwork drives outcomes • A commitment to evidence-based practice shapes your daily work • Empathy and professionalism are central to your approach • Continuous learning and professional growth matter to you • A collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen To be considered for this RN opportunity, you must hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is strongly preferred, as is prior patient care experience and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC. RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

  • Direct patient care
  • Hospital rounding experience
  • Nursing
  • Post-session clinical documentation
  • Electronic health records (EHR) management
  • RN License
  • Hourly pay
  • Hospital

About the employer

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Community Medical Center
Community Hospital

You would be joining Community Medical Center on the Route 37 campus in Toms River, a hospital that has sat on roughly 41.5 acres since the early 1960s and is now part of RWJBarnabas Health. A four-phase expansion is underway;…

What reviewers appreciate

  • System-wide New Graduate RN Residency with ANCC PTAP Distinction
  • Assigned RN preceptor plus mentorship and group meetings through the first year
  • Clinical ladder opportunities for continued growth

What reviewers flag

  • Only about half of local reviewers would recommend; overall rating near 3.1 from a small sample
  • Work/life balance scores notably lower than pay in system-level reviews
  • Published pay figures are sparse; the $62/hr ER nights number may be crisis or premium, not base
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Living in Toms River, NJ

Toms River sits along New Jersey's Atlantic coast, offering nurses a quieter suburban pace with easy access to beaches and waterfront parks. The community feel is strong, with local shops, seasonal festivals, and a slower pace compared to bigger cities. It's a practical home base for water-loving professionals who prefer calm surroundings over urban bustle.

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State price level · New Jersey
9% above the national average
State index 108.8 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,731/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$100,137/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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

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