Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN), Nursing Mother/Baby in Elizabeth, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: PD RN

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Nursing Mother/Baby

Req #: 0000263373

Status: Hourly

Pay Range: $48.29 - $67.04 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:

Through the years, Trinitas Regional Medical Center has demonstrated its commitment to women and children with a spacious 20-bed Mother Baby postpartum unit, modern Labor and Delivery and Recovery rooms, and a Level II Special Care Nursery. Nurses in the mother and baby unit care for mothers and newborns. Nurses caring for the new mother demonstrate knowledge of normal post-partum physiological and psychological maternal adaptation. This RN role offers growth, supportive teamwork, and a culture committed to safety and continuous improvement. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every RN is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

As a Registered Nurse (RN), a typical day may include:

• Nurses caring for the new mother demonstrate knowledge of normal post-partum physiological and psychological maternal adaptation

• Assesses maternal-newborn attachment and intervenes if negative behaviors are noted

• Fully supports breast-feeding by providing consistent education; discouraging the use of supplements and pacifiers; providing encouragement; and utilizing resources for difficult feeding situations

• Provides measures to decrease the risk of infant abduction and demonstrates appropriate response in actual and potential situations

• Assures newborn identification is present according to policy

• Nurses caring for the newborn demonstrate knowledge of the expected physiological changes during the newborn transitional period

• Maintains a thermoneutral environment for the newborn

• Assures newborn identification is present according to policy

• Obtains blood specimens via heel stick, as ordered, in the correct procedure and location

• Assists physician with circumcision, including assurance of informed consent and newborn comfort measures

• Maintains NRP certification

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. Neonatal Resuscitation Program NRP certification is to be obtained by the completion of the orientation period, if you have not yet obtained such certification. 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. This position offers a per diem schedule, allowing you to build strong patient relationships while maintaining balance.

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 include, but are not limited to:

• 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 health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to 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 make a unique impact in 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.