Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
Location: Neptune, NJ 07754
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | 3 x 12-hour shifts | Every Other Weekend Required
Duration: 13 Weeks (High potential for extension)
Compensation: $1,800 – $2,100 per week
Position Overview:
A well-established healthcare facility in Neptune, NJ is seeking an experienced and compassionate SICU Registered Nurse for a night shift contract assignment. This role requires strong clinical skills, critical thinking, and the ability to provide high-quality patient care in a fast-paced surgical intensive care unit.
Key Responsibilities:
A Day in the Life of a SICU RN:
Assessment, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation
Conduct comprehensive assessments tailored to age, diagnosis, and patient condition
Identify and respond to changes in clinical and diagnostic status
Evaluate patient/family education needs based on cultural, age, and medical considerations
Develop individualized, patient/family-centered care plans with clear goals
Coordinate interdisciplinary care across the continuum
Implementation:
Communicate and implement the care plan with the patient, family, and healthcare team
Deliver organized, age- and disease-specific care
Educate patients and families to ensure understanding of treatment and recovery
Adhere to established clinical protocols and document appropriately
Administer medication safely using bar-scanning and digital documentation systems
Ensure timely, multidisciplinary discharge planning for smooth patient transitions
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum of 2 years of RN experience
Prior experience in Surgical and/or Radiology nursing required
Experience in symptom management essential
Skilled in phone triage and patient navigation
Certifications (Required Before Start):
Active NJ Registered Nurse (RN) License
BLS (Basic Life Support – AHA)
ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support – AHA)
NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)