Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg/Telemetry
Location: Neptune, NJ 07754
Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit. The RN will evaluate patients, assist physicians with care delivery, and coordinate treatment plans based on patient needs and medical diagnoses.
Key Responsibilities:
Plan, implement, and document nursing care according to patient needs.
Assess patient conditions, identify priorities for care, and develop individualized care plans.
Perform ongoing assessments and therapeutic nursing interventions.
Manage and coordinate care for assigned patients.
Document care according to professional standards, patient acuity, and clinical priorities.
Advocate for and adopt evidence-based practice standards.
Deliver care in alignment with the professional nursing practice model.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum 2 years of RN experience in a Medical-Surgical/Telemetry unit within a major acute care hospital.
Strong MS/Telemetry background.
Education:
Required: Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ASN).
Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN).
Certifications & Licensure:
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
Telemetry certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS – AHA).
CEU Contact Stroke (4 hours).
Active New Jersey RN license or multi-state compact RN license.
Schedule & Work Details:
Hours per Week: 36 (Three 12-hour shifts).
Hours per Day: 12.
Days per Week: 3.
Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM.
Every other weekend and holidays required.
No on-call requirement.
Float to similar units as needed.
Must be able to perform phlebotomy, IV certification, and EKG.