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Registered Nurse - NICU - Temporary Per Diem Research Nurse

Hackensack Meridian Health

Neptune City, New Jersey

$45.14/hr

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Hackensack Meridian Health
RNClinical Research Associates & Coordinators

Posted Aug 11, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 12, 2026

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Differentials
shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.
Weekends, holidays, call
shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

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Overview: Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change. We invite you to listen to a message from our CNO who shares what it's like to be part of Team HMH at Jersey Shore University Medical Center: Responsibilities: Job Summary: The Registered Nurse - NICU - Temporary Per Diem Research Nurse is responsible for coordinating and overseeing clinical research operations for the New Jersey Health Foundation grant-funded project (ID PC204-26). The clinical research nurse participates in assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating discharge-related tasks in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at JSUMC, in conjunction with the Principal Investigator. The Clinical Research Nurse carries out the research related tasks and works under the general supervision of the principal investigator responsible for this clinical research study. This person will work closely with the medical team providers, the principal investigator of the grant and infant caregivers. This position requires a balance between effective communication skills, organization and clinical knowledge of NICU discharge requirements and processes. Essential Job Functions: • Support the principal investigator (PI) by examining the clinical study protocol, reaching out to NICU families, and coordinating with the service personnel who provide care to NICU families throughout the study timeframe. • Collaborate with the PI to design, establish, and maintain a shared data tracking instrument and documentation form for families identified and contacted for study enrollment • Attain required CITI Research certification to ensure full compliance with the standards established by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) • Work alongside the PI to define and clarify research-specific NICU discharge procedures and outline the precise role of the NICU Discharge Liaison for enrolled parents. • Screen, evaluate, and recruit potential study candidates; support the investigator with the informed consent process to verify that participants understand the study, and secure written informed consent from parents. • Obtain written informed consent from participating discharging NICU nurses and address any inquiries they have regarding the research study. • Administer the final study surveys via REDCap on the day of discharge to both parent and discharging NICU nurse participants. • Monitor data by reviewing participant utilization of the REDCap discharge checklist and educational resources library. • Initialize account access setup within the REDCap system for study activities. • Conduct medical record reviews for prospective candidates, gathering medical histories and populating study data into REDCap in accordance with protocol guidelines. • Maintain precise, thorough, and current documentation for every patient enrolled in the clinical research study. • Oversee and coordinate study operations, ensuring effective communication flows between caregivers, the medical team, and the discharge team. • Participate in research meeting sessions pertaining to this study as determined by PI • Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior. Qualifications: Current and valid New Jersey Nursing license required BLS/CPR certification by American Heart Association is required within 60 days of hire A minimum of two years of NICU nursing experience required BSN in progress and/or willing to acquire within three (3) years of hire Strong attention to detail and customer service focus is required. Excellent communication, organizational, presentation, documentation, and interpersonal skills are required. Ability to work independently, or in a team, and handle multiple deadline driven tasks in a dynamic environment is essential. Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Google Suite and RedCAp platforms. Review and comply with all relevant HMH and Business Unit policies and procedures, and local, state, and Federal laws and regulations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proactive, resourceful and reliable Spanish and English speaking desirable If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today! Starting Minimum Rate: Minimum rate of $45.14 Hourly Job Posting Disclosure: HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to: Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness. Experience: Years of relevant work experience. Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training. Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies. Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location. Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization. Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered. Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for • shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

Skills for this role

Experience working with neonatesInformed consentNICU experienceMedical record abstractionDischarge planningPatient recruitmentImplementing research protocolsManaging patient recordsResearch project coordinationOperations planning

Certifications

BLSCITI Research

Requirements

  • New Jersey RN License
  • Experience working with neonates
  • Spanish
  • Nursing
  • Informed consent
  • Infants
  • NICU experience
  • Research ethical considerations
  • RN License

About the employer

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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…

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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
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Living in Neptune City, NJ

Neptune City is a small Monmouth County borough bordering Asbury Park and just minutes from Jersey Shore beaches. It offers a quiet residential setting with easy coastal access—ideal for nurses seeking shore-area living without the full intensity of a seaside tourist town.

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State price level · New Jersey
9% above the national average
State index 108.8 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,526/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$88,864/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

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