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Registered Nurse (RN)

Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Cranford, New Jersey

$38/hr

About $79k–$89k/yr

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RNRehabilitationWound Care

Posted Jul 26, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 27, 2026

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Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem Day Shift. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team at Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a 5-star rated facility dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients in Cranford, New Jersey. As a Per Diem Day Shift RN, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents while working alongside a highly trained team of nurses and specialists. Responsibilities include providing high-quality patient care, administering medications, wound care, collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to develop and implement individualized care plans, conducting regular assessments and evaluations, maintaining accurate records, and participating in ongoing education and training.

Skills for this role

Medication administrationWound careCare plan development and implementationPatient assessment and evaluationHealth record documentationMultidisciplinary team collaborationPatient progress monitoring

Requirements

  • RN License
  • RN License
  • Entry level
  • Customer service
  • Medication pass administration
  • Wound care
  • Health record tracking
  • Day shift
  • Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Benefits

  • Dynamic and supportive work environment
  • Ongoing education and training opportunities
  • Commitment to delivering exceptional patient care and customer service

About the employer

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Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Rehab Center

You would join Birchwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at 205 Birchwood Ave in Cranford, New Jersey, a skilled nursing and rehab setting that also covers short-term and long-term care plus behavioral care. The building is described as home-like and state-of-the-art,…

What reviewers appreciate

  • CMS 5-star overall quality rating
  • Posted Unit Manager and night RN Supervisor charge paths
  • Mix of per diem, part-time evening, and full-time night schedules

What reviewers flag

  • Family reviewer warned not to trust management on an end-of-life care experience
  • Staffing star rating is 3.0 within the CMS profile
  • RN turnover listed at 36.8% and overall staff turnover at 26%
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Living in Cranford, NJ

Cranford is a leafy Union County suburb bisected by the Rahway River, with a quaint downtown along North Avenue and direct NJ Transit rail service to Manhattan. Tree-lined residential streets and a strong community feel make it a perennial draw for healthcare professionals seeking a quieter base within easy reach of major hospitals.

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State price level · New Jersey
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9% above the national average

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  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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