Step-Down Registered Nurse (Telemetry/IMC)
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: New Brunswick, New Jersey
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Acute care inpatient nursing in Medical/Surgical Overflow area
• Care for patients requiring medical/surgical, telemetry, or IMC level of care
• Manage antiarrhythmia drips without titration
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and conduct NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) assessments as ordered
• Float within skillset when not needed on home unit
• No block scheduling
• Weekends and every other holiday required (must work 2 of 3 holidays, including half winter holidays)
• Ratios approximately 1:4-5+
• Minimum 2 years acute care experience required
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for Medical/Surgical, Telemetry, IMC, Adult Critical Care, ED, PCU, L&D, Outpatient Surgery. Certificates expiring within a month of start require renewal confirmation.
• BLS (Basic Life Support): Required for all RNs and many tech roles. Certificates expiring within a month of start require renewal confirmation.
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for adult critical care specialties, ED, Telemetry, MS/Tele, Cath Lab units. Must be updated annually.
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam: Required for all RNs & LPNs within 12 months of start.
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam: Required for ED, MS/Tele, Telemetry, PCU, Observation Units, IMC, Step-Down, adult critical care units, PACU, Cath Lab, Educators.
• Pass/Fail Testing (EKG/Medication): Pharmacology and Basic EKG exams required for clinical staff in specified units. Candidates have 3 attempts to pass.
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB): Required for ER, Pediatric ER, and Behavioral Health RNs. Online portion must be completed by hire date; in-person portion within 14 days of start.
• Other certifications as applicable: PALS, NRP, CHEMO, EFM, depending on unit assignment.

Required Licenses and Verifications

• Valid RN license for New Jersey
• NURSYS verification as applicable
• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Work history verification (minimum 1 year prior to start, with no gaps over 30 days)
• Two professional references within last 2 years (one managerial)

Background and Health Requirements

• Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches
• Drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel urine screen)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
• Physical exam within 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
• Influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption annually
• Fit test and respiratory medical clearance prior to start (on-site fit testing mandatory)
• Color blindness test if job tasks require color discrimination
• Latex allergy questionnaire if applicable
• Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination compliance
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Floating within skillset required
• No block scheduling
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Must be available to work 2 of 3 holidays, including half winter holidays

Additional Notes

• Candidates switching between RWJ sites within 30 days may use previously submitted documentation if still valid
• First-time travelers are welcome
• Locals accepted
• Skills checklist must be completed and updated annually
• Annual education sign-off and facility-specific orientation required prior to start

This position offers an opportunity to work in a reputable acute care setting with a supportive team environment and a variety of patient care experiences.