Registered Nurse - Med/Surg - Observation Cohort - F/T Nights
Hackensack Meridian Health
North Bergen, New Jersey
$45.2/hr
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Posted Aug 1, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 2, 2026
What the posting states
- Base pay
- $45.2/hr
About this role
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Requirements
- Minimum of an associate in Nursing or diploma of Nursing degree
- BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire
- Current and valid Registered Nurse license to work at the assigned HMH location by date of hire
- BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire
- Six (6) or more months of relevant nursing experience OR active participant with Hackensack Meridian Health's Nurse Residency Program
- National Certification in area of specialty preferred when eligible
- Lifts a minimum of 35 lbs., pushes and pulls a minimum of 10 lbs. and stands a minimum of 6 hours a day
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Retirement benefits
- Shift differentials for evening, night, or weekend shifts
About the employer
Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a large, integrated not-for-profit health system spanning New Jersey, comprising 18 hospitals and over 500 outpatient clinics and physician offices in multi-specialty health and wellness centers. The system is home to New Jersey's first and…
What reviewers appreciate
- Culture rooted in connection and collaboration with emphasis on team member support
- Career growth and advancement opportunities with focus on professional development
- Competitive benefits package
What reviewers flag
- Post-COVID-19 workforce retention challenges in a highly competitive New Jersey healthcare market
- Large system complexity may create variability in experience across facilities and units
- Leadership has publicly acknowledged the need for new methods to attract and retain talent, suggesting ongoing staffing pressures
Living in North Bergen, NJ
North Bergen sits atop the Hudson Palisades in northern New Jersey, offering sweeping skyline views of Manhattan just across the river. This densely populated township blends suburban residential blocks with busy commercial corridors and quick bus access to New York City, making it a practical foothold for nurses commuting to metro-area hospitals.
- State price level · New Jersey
- 108.8
- 9% above the national average
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
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