Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float Pool - F/T Nights

Hackensack Meridian Health•Neptune Township, NJ

21h•$45

About The Position

Hackensack Meridian Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Critical Care Float Pool. The nurse delivers individualized, safe, high-quality patient care in accordance with current evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care. The role includes communicating with patients and the healthcare team, administering medications using bar-scanning and documentation technologies, documenting patient assessments and care electronically, educating patients and families, and coordinating patient discharges to support safe transitions and continuity of care. The position is full-time, night shift. The posting lists a minimum base rate of $45.14 per hour; the actual offer may vary based on factors such as experience, education, skills, location, and internal equity.

Requirements

Current and valid New Jersey nursing license.
BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association, required within 60 days of hire.
ACLS certification.
At least 1 year of critical care or emergency department nursing experience.
BSN in progress and/or willingness to obtain a BSN within three years of hire.
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing patient needs.
Accountability for improving the lives of patients and caregivers.
Strong teamwork, commitment to ongoing education, and dedication to delivering high-quality, patient-focused care.

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized nursing care in accordance with evidence-based research, nursing policies, and standards of care.
Communicate with patients, nursing colleagues, and other healthcare team members about patient status, care provided, and treatment plans.
Administer medications using bar-scanning and documentation technologies.
Document patient assessments, plans of care, interventions, and evaluations using point-of-care electronic systems.
Provide patient- and family-centered education to support health, wellness, and disease management.
Coordinate multidisciplinary patient discharges to promote safe transitions and continuity of care.