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RWJBarnabas Health·RWJ Rahway · Rahway, NJ

Registered Nurse (RN), Per Diem, Post ICU II. Rahway, NJ, Day

ICU / Critical CarePer diemDays
iPosting details
ScheduleDays · Per diem
RequirementsBLS · ACLS · RN license preferred
EducationADN/ASN preferred · Nursing diploma preferred
Experience2+ years
SourceRWJBarnabas Health · posted Sep 25, 2026
✓Requirements
Licensure
✓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, plus ACLS certification.
Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License or active Compact Registered Nurse License with New Jersey endorsement preferred
Certifications
✓Required BLS through the American Heart Association upon hire
✓ACLS Certification is required
Education
ASN or Nursing Diploma, a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, is strongly preferred.
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.
Qualifications
✓Requires a minimum of 2 years plus of critical care experience, Post ICU preferred.
✓Strong communication, critical and organizational skills
✓Proficient computer skills
✓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.
+Benefits
✓Continuing education
+RWJ Rahway
14RN roles open
RahwayNJ · 18 mi to New York
Pay for this position
Employer-posted
$48.29 – $65.73/hr
vs. New Jersey ICU RN roles that post payvs. NJ ICU RN rolesmedian $55.17
$15/hrTop of this range is 19% above the state median$75/hr
Apply to RWJBarnabas HealthContact Recruiter about this role
✓You’ll need
Licensure
✓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, plus ACLS certification.
Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License or active Compact Registered Nurse License with New Jersey endorsement preferred
Certifications
✓Required BLS through the American Heart Association upon hire
✓ACLS Certification is required
Education
ASN or Nursing Diploma, a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, is strongly preferred.
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.
Qualifications
✓Requires a minimum of 2 years plus of critical care experience, Post ICU preferred.
✓Strong communication, critical and organizational skills
✓Proficient computer skills
✓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.
+Benefits
Continuing education

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About the role

Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and recognizing subtle clinical changes, using your judgment to intervene early and advocate for your patients

What you’ll do
As a Registered NurseAs a Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include :
Conducting comprehensive patient assessmentsConducting comprehensive patient assessments and recognizing subtle clinical changes, using your judgment to intervene early and advocate for your patients
Providing safe, evidence-based medicationsProviding safe, evidence-based medications, treatments, and hands-on care grounded in strong clinical judgment
Serving as a clinicalServing as a clinical partner to physicians and advanced providers, offering insight that supports timely, well-coordinated care decisions
Providing clear, compassionate educationProviding clear, compassionate education to patients and families so they feel informed, supported, and prepared for the next phase of care