Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool Critical Care, Livingston, NJ, Full-Time, Evening (7P-8A) in Livingston, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN), 12.5-Hour Shift, Specialty Float Critical Care

Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr

Department Name: Float Critical Care

Req #: 48886

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $47.85 — $76.26 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

The experienced Staff Nurse will be responsible for providing care for patients in the Divisional Critical Care Resource Pool. As a Critical Float Pool Staff Nurse, you will cover several different critical care areas, including Medical ICU, Burn ICU, Neuro ICU, Cardiothoracic ICU, and Coronary Care.

Essential Functions:

At RWJBarnabas Health, Registered Nurses become part of a purpose-driven environment where teamwork, belonging, and clinical excellence shape meaningful patient experiences. This RN role offers growth, supportive teamwork, and a culture committed to safety and continuous improvement. As a Registered Nurse, you will help advance patient care and strengthen the experience of individuals and families across our organization. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every RN is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

As an experienced Intensive Care Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include:

• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and recognizing subtle clinical changes, using your judgment to intervene early and advocating for your patients
• Pursuing continued professional growth through access to continuing education, clinical ladder opportunities, and organizational resources that support long-term career progression

This role might be for you if: 

• 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.

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 along with ACLS certification. A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is strongly preferred with a minimum of 2 years of acute care experience is required and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC.

Scheduling Requirements:

• Evening Shift, 7P-8A, 12.5-Hour Shift, Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
• Required to work every other weekend and holiday rotations

Other Duties:
Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources are included, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier healthcare destination providing patient-centered facilities, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering best-in-class work experience for every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly have a unique impact on local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.