Registered Nurse (RN) Per Diem, Long Term Care

Job Title: PD RN

Location: Mountainside (MTN)

Department Name: Long Term Care

Req #: 0000260774

Status: Hourly

Shift: Night

Pay Range: $53.22 - $53.22 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.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our Registered Nurses at Children's Specialized Hospital provide compassionate, specialized care that helps children with complex medical and rehabilitative needs achieve their greatest potential. As a Pediatric Rehabilitation RN, Long Term Care, you'll combine clinical expertise with family-centered care to support children throughout their rehabilitation journey. Working alongside physicians, therapists, nursing professionals, and an interdisciplinary care team, you'll help promote recovery, maximize independence, and support meaningful progress for each patient. Joining Children's Specialized Hospital means becoming part of a collaborative environment where clinical excellence, teamwork, and a commitment to children and families guide everything we do.

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

• Performing comprehensive nursing assessments and utilizing the nursing process to identify the individualized healthcare needs of pediatric patients and their families
• Developing, implementing, and evaluating pediatric rehabilitation plans of care based on each child's medical, developmental, and functional needs
• Delivering compassionate, evidence-based nursing care while monitoring patient progress and recognizing changes that require timely clinical intervention
• Collaborating with physicians, therapists, nursing professionals, and other interdisciplinary team members to promote continuity of care and achievement of rehabilitation goals
• Providing individualized education to patients and families to help them understand care plans, treatments, rehabilitation goals, and ongoing healthcare needs
• Delegating appropriate responsibilities to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and nursing assistants based on patient needs, staff competencies, and established standards of practice
• Serving as a clinical resource and role model for LPNs, nurse externs, nursing assistants, nursing students, and newly hired team members
• Promoting a safe, respectful, and family-centered environment that recognizes the cultural, religious, developmental, and individual needs of each patient and family
• Communicating changes in patient condition, clinical concerns, and care needs to nursing leadership and appropriate members of the interdisciplinary team
• Assuming relief Charge Nurse responsibilities as needed while demonstrating sound clinical judgment, effective problem-solving, and professional accountability

This role might be for you if:

• You are passionate about caring for children with complex medical and rehabilitation needs
• You enjoy helping pediatric patients achieve meaningful developmental, physical, and functional milestones
• Strong clinical assessment and problem-solving skills guide your nursing practice
• You value working closely with families and recognize their essential role in the rehabilitation process
• You thrive in an interdisciplinary environment where collaboration and communication directly influence patient outcomes
• You enjoy supporting and mentoring fellow nursing professionals while contributing to a positive team culture
• Compassion, cultural sensitivity, and professionalism define your approach to patient and family care
• Continuous learning and professional growth are important to you

To be considered for this Registered Nurse opportunity, you must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing and hold an active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing. Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Provider certification is required. Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required for inpatient nursing and, if not held at the time of hire, must be obtained within one year. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred, along with previous pediatric and/or rehabilitation nursing experience. For per diem opportunities, a minimum of one year of pediatric nursing experience is required. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong interpersonal, collaboration, clinical assessment, and problem-solving skills, along with a commitment to delivering compassionate, family-centered pediatric rehabilitation care.