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Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral Health/Short Term Care Per Diem Nights

Posted Aug 29

Shift and hours
12-⁠hour nights
Unit and setting
Psych
License
RN licenseCompact RN
Term
Per Diem

Do you qualify?

License
Compact RN

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of New Jersey PRN payNew Jersey PRN postings that state pay run $37/hr to $57/hr, the middle half $45/hr to $56/hr, across 553 postings.

Benefits

  • CEU Allowance

The role and schedule

Charting
Epic
Weekends
Weekends required

The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026 · ANCC.

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
Hiring organization
Hospital
Newark BETH Israel Medical Center
Address
201 LYONS AVE, NEWARK, NJ, 07112
CMS rating
2 of 5 stars
Beds
408
RN residency
Rwjbarnabas Health Graduate RN Residency Program at Newark Beth Israel Med Ctr, accredited through Jul 2029

About NEWARK BETH ISRAEL MEDICAL CENTER

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  • Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and floating handled day to day?
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On your path

Psychiatric Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

Original listing

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  • Category: Nurses
  • Status: Per Diem
  • Shift: Night
  • Facility: Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
  • Department: Short Term Care (STC)
  • Pay Range: $49.28 - $67.04 per hour

Location

201 lyons avenue, newark, nj 07112-2027

  • Job Title: PD RN
  • Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr
  • Department Name: Short Term Care (STC)
  • Status: Hourly
  • Shift: Night
  • Pay Range: $49.28 - $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

First established in 1901, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center is a 665-bed quaternary care, teaching hospital that provides comprehensive healthcare for the region. Staffed with more than 800 physicians, 3200 employees, and 150 volunteers, our hospital is ready to provide you and your family with the quality care you need.

Behavioral Health/Short Term Care (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 or Multistate RN License with NJ Endorsement and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is strongly preferred, as is prior patient care experience and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC. Experienced required with Behavioral Health Adult population with a minimum of (2) years experience.

This position offers a per diem night schedule from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. and (3) three shifts per month (1) weekend shift, (2)shifts Mon-Fri, (1) Winter Holiday and (1) Summer holiday is required. Schedule during the week will vary depending on department needs, allowing you to build strong patient relationships while maintaining balance.

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

What's around it?

Newark BETH Israel Medical Center · Newark, NJ

Newark, NJFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 13% above the US average

Median rent
$1,392/mo
Household income
$52,060/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Newark, NJ

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