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

Job Title: RN

Location: WILLIAMSON STREET

Department Name: Nursing Mother/Baby

Req #: 0000256720

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $48.29 - $65.06 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:

At Trinitas Regional Medical Center, Registered Nurses in the mother and baby unit care for mothers and newborns. 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. Joining RWJBarnabas Health means joining a community where every RN is encouraged to grow, innovate, and lead with purpose.

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

• Conducting comprehensive patient assessments and recognizing subtle clinical changes in newborns, using your judgment to intervene early and advocate for your patients
  
• Providing safe, evidence-based medications, treatments, and hands-on care grounded in strong clinical judgment
  
• Maintains a thermo neutral 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
  
• Serving as a clinical partner to physicians and advanced providers, offering insight that supports timely, well-coordinated care decisions with circumcision, including assurance of informed consent and newborn comfort measures
  
• Providing clear, compassionate education to patients and families so they feel informed, supported, and prepared for the next phase of care
  
• Ensuring accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record to promote continuity and patient safety
  
• Contributing your voice during interdisciplinary rounds, helping drive seamless communication and smooth transitions of care
  
• Taking an active role in a highly collaborative team environment where shared accountability and teamwork directly impact outcomes
  
• 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
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal post-partum physiological and psychological maternal adaptation
• Ready to access maternal-newborn attachment and intervene if negative behaviors are noted
• A commitment to evidence-based practice shapes your daily work
• Continuous support of breast-feeding by providing consistent education, while discouraging the use of supplements and pacifiers by providing encouragement and utilizing resources for difficult feeding situations that matter to you
• Providing measures to decrease the risk of infant abduction and demonstrating appropriate response in actual and potential situations motivates you
• Empathy and professionalism are central to your approach
• A collaborative team culture is something you actively help strengthen

To be considered for this RN opportunity, you must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing, hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse license in good standing and a current American Heart Association BLS certification. A bachelor’s degree in nursing is strongly preferred and a Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certificate must be obtained by the completion of the orientation period, as is prior patient care experience and comfort with electronic medical record systems (EMR) like EPIC. This position offers a part-time, day shift, 24 hour work week 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:

• 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!

Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a full-service healthcare facility serving those living and working in Eastern and Central Union counties. The hospital was established in January 2000, following the consolidation of St. Elizabeth Hospital and Elizabeth General Medical Center. Our Elizabeth, NJ hospital operates on two major campuses. Trinitas Regional Medical Center has 554 beds and is proud to offer state-of-the-art medicine backed by compassion and competence. Together, our medical team offers the community the most advanced technological care in every area of medicine and surgery.

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.