Registered Nurse (RN) Intensive Coronary Care - Part Time Night
RWJ Somerset
Somerville, New Jersey 08876
$46.9–$63.44/hr
About $98k–$132k/yr a year
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Posted Jul 28, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 29, 2026
What this might mean for you
RWJ Somerset is a community hospital, the kind of building where you learn every name fast. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $98k–$132k a year. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.
At a glance: what the posting states
- Shift
- Nights
- Weekends, holidays, call
- Night shift position with 36 hours per week and rotating weekends/holidays.
- Hiring employer
- RWJ Somerset
Worth asking
- What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
- What are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
About this role
Skills for this role
Certifications
Requirements
- Active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing
- Active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification
- ASN or Nursing diploma required
- If candidate possesses ASN or Nursing diploma, must agree to complete BSN within five years of hire date
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing strongly preferred
- 1-2 years of Critical Care nursing experience
- Prior patient care experience preferred
- Comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Time)
- Retirement Plans
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Student Loan Planning Support
About the employer
You would be walking into the only hospital in Somerset County, in Somerville, where a two-story vertical expansion above the existing building is already enclosed and past the halfway mark. Nurses here chart in Epic, use HRO safety habits, and…
What reviewers appreciate
- PTAP-accredited-with-distinction one-year new-grad residency with four cohorts a year
- Staff RN preceptor plus year-long mentorship and group meetings for residents
- Specialty tracks from Med/Surg and Telemetry through ICU, ED, L&D, OR, and more
What reviewers flag
- ED Rapid Decision Unit roles are nights with every other weekend required
- Labor status was long non-union; a first contract was only recently ratified
- Some RN postings prefer a BSN or completion within five years
Living in Somerville, NJ
Somerville, NJ, blends small-town charm with a bustling historic downtown district. As the Somerset County seat, it offers a welcoming community vibe for nurses seeking a quieter home base within easy reach of central New Jersey's amenities.
- State price level · New Jersey
- 108.8
- 9% above the national average
- Median gross rent
- $1,802/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a first-year unit lane. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
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