NJMH - Registered Nurse (RN) - CCU CWR

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) - CCU CWR 

Location: New Jersey (Traveler RN Role - Multiple Locations in NJ) 

Duties: 

Job Summary: 

The Registered Nurse is responsible for evaluating patients and assisting physicians with patient care. The RN will plan, implement, and document nursing care based on patient needs, prioritizing care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The RN will develop, implement, and coordinate individualized plans of care through ongoing assessments. The role includes performing therapeutic nursing interventions, managing patient care, ensuring accurate documentation, and advocating for evidence-based practice care standards. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Plan, implement, and document nursing care tailored to patient needs. 

• Identify patient needs and determine priorities for care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. 

• Develop and execute individualized care plans based on ongoing assessments. 

• Initiate assessments based on the patient’s condition, medical diagnosis, and functional health framework. 

• Provide therapeutic nursing interventions and manage patient care. 

• Ensure accurate documentation according to clinical priorities, patient acuity, and care standards. 

• Advocate for evidence-based practices and innovations in care delivery. 

• Provide patient-centered care aligned with professional nursing practice. 

• Float to various units as needed, including Med/Surg, Telemetry, and Step Down units. 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills & Experience: 

• At least 2 years of experience in critical care, with a background in Med/Surg. 

Education: 

• Required: ASN (Associate of Science in Nursing) 

• Preferred: BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) 

Required Certifications & Licensure: 

• NJ State Professional Registered Nurse license or multi-state compact license. 

• BLS-AHA (Basic Life Support - American Heart Association) 

• ACLS-AHA (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - American Heart Association) 

• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) 

Preferred Certifications & Licensure: 

• CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) 

Certifications & Licenses: 

• ACLS-AHA 

• BLS-AHA 

• NIHSS 

• RN License 

Languages: 

• English (Speak, Read, Write) 

Hours: 

• 36 hours per week 

• 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM) 

• 3 shifts per week 

• Every other weekend commitment 

• Holidays as needed 

• No on-call requirement 

Additional Information: 

• Knowledge of complex cardiac care (e.g., balloon pump