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Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) RDU-ER Nights

Jersey City Medical Center

Jersey City, New Jersey

Posted Aug 27

Shift
Nights
Unit
ER

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Nights
Term
Per Diem
Practice
Epic charting
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$57/hr
nursing in New Jersey$43/hr

The median for nursing in New Jersey is $43/hr, across 515 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

About this role

Req #: 0000263410

  • Category: Nurses
  • Status: Per Diem
  • Shift: Night
  • Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
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  • Department: RDU-Emergency Dept
  • Pay Range: $47.85 - $67.04 per hour

Location

355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

  • Job Title: PD RN
  • Location: Jersey City Medical Center
  • Department Name: RDU-Emergency Dept

Req #: 0000263410

  • Status: Hourly
  • Shift: Night
  • Pay Range: $47.85 - $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.

Job

Overview

Since 1882, Jersey City Medical Center has provided Hudson County advanced, state-of-the-art medical treatment across a broad spectrum of different disciplines. Our facility is located on a 15-acre campus and includes both the Wilzig Hospital and the Provident Bank Ambulatory Center. From screenings and diagnostics to life-saving, intensive care, our patients can count on a patient-centric approach that puts their comfort and well-being at the forefront of everything we do.

Jersey City Medical Center has the distinction of having earned 14 “A” national safety ratings from the Leapfrog Group since the program's inception in 2012.

Jersey City Medical Center is one of only 401 hospitals in the U. S. to earn a Magnet Designation for Nursing Excellence, and the only hospital in Hudson County to have received the designation three times.

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. Prior patient care experience in emergency nursing required and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC is required.

Scheduling

Requirements

  • Night Shift, 7p-7:15a per diem
  • 2 shifts per month with 1 shift being weekends, 1 winter holiday and 1 summer holiday

Other

Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Requirements

  • Night Shift, 7p-7:15a per diem
  • 2 shifts per month with 1 shift being weekends, 1 winter holiday and 1 summer holiday

Place

City
Jersey City, New Jersey
Median rent
$2,007/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$97,710/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
13% above the national average

Jersey City area index 112.6, where 100 is the national average.

CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
Beds
303
Magnet
Designated since 2008 (ANCC)
RN residency
ANCC-accredited: Rwjbarnabas Health Graduate RN Residency Program at Jersey City Medical Center, through Jul 2029

Jersey City sits directly across the Hudson River from Lower Manhattan, offering skyline views and quick NYC access via PATH trains. The Downtown and waterfront areas blend urban energy with neighborhood charm, giving nurses a compelling option for city life near New York without living in it.

Map showing the location of Jersey City, NJ
Approximate location in Jersey City, NJ. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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