Travel Contract

Critical Care Float RN
Newark, NJ
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,393/week

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Overview

Start Date09/14/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

2% higher than average Registered Nurse pay in New Jersey

Estimated total pay

$2,393/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
Holiday Pay
Guaranteed Hours
401k retirement plan
Cancelation protection
Referral bonus
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Required

Work Experience

Registered Nurse (1 year)

License

New Jersey Nursing License

Other

Skills Checklist
Updated Resume

Description

Critical Care Float

Job Overview

Location: Newark, New Jersey
Employment type: Travel/Contract
Contract length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night, 3x12 hours
Hours per week: 36
Schedule notes: Every other weekend
Floating: May float within skillset to ICU, CCU, CTICU, Step Down, and holding areas for admitted ICU patients

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in New Jersey
Critical Care Float (1.5 years of experience)
Critical Care Float experience within the last year
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
NIHSS
Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
1.5 or more years of acute care experience
ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience
CCU - Coronary Care experience
CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care experience
Stepdown experience

Preferred Experience

Swan Ganz catheter experience
Exposure to IABP, Impella, and VAD devices
Previous CTICU or medical cardiology experience

Additional Notes

First-time travelers are accepted
Patient ratios may be 1:1–3 for critical care and 1:4 when floated to stepdown
Scrub color: Navy blue

Employer

PRIDE Health

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59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

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About Newark, NJ

As a travel nurse in Newark, NJ here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Newark, NJ is higher than the national average.
Wages may not fully match up with the higher cost of living.

Weather

The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 24°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available, but they may not be as easy to find compared to some other cities.

Transportation

Newark is car-friendly, but it also has a good public transportation system including buses, trains, and light rail.

Demographics

Newark is a diverse city with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include asthma and diabetes.
There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several major hospitals.

Things to Do

There are plenty of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, and the city has a vibrant arts and music scene.
Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games at the Prudential Center.
Outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks and nearby hiking trails.

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