First Assist RN
Somerville, New Jersey
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Somerville, New Jersey
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:30 PM (40 hours per week)
• Workload: Approximately 30 cases per day
• On-Call: May have on-call shifts on weekends; 7 shifts per month (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Charting System: EPIC
• Experience Required: Minimum 1 year of acute care experience
• First Time Travelers: Accepted
• Locals: Accepted
• Scrubs Provided

Required Certifications & Licenses

• License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Jersey
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of acute care experience, including acute care experience within the last year
• First Assist experience with at least 1 year of recent practice
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• CBSPD certification

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background Check: Criminal background check within 30 days of start, including alias and multi-level searches
• Drug Screening: Negative drug screen within 30 days of start (10-panel minimum)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within the last 12 months, cleared to perform essential job functions and free of communicable disease
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within required timeframes
  • Immunizations and titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • Annual influenza vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
• Fit Testing: On-site respirator fit test required prior to or on first day
• Respiratory Medical Clearance: Required prior to start and must be updated annually
• Competency Exams: Medication, Dysrhythmia/EKG, IV Therapy/Infusion, and Pharmacology competency exams required within 72 hours of signing and within 12 months of start
• Pass/Fail Testing: EKG and medication exams with remediation process if needed

Additional Requirements

• Employment application or resume with 7 years of work history
• Two professional references within the last 2 years (one managerial)
• Skills checklist updated annually
• Compliance with facility-specific policies including floating policy and annual education sign-off
• Completion of any required orientation and safety training prior to start

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers are accepted.
• All required documentation must be submitted and approved before the offer is finalized.
• Candidates must comply with all health and safety protocols, including mask and respirator use as applicable.
• Candidates with name changes must provide proof and ensure all documentation reflects current legal name.

This position offers a structured schedule with a focus on acute care nursing in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be prepared for a high volume of cases and occasional weekend on-call duties.