Registered Nurse (Per Diem RN) Long Term Car

Job Title: PD RN

Location: Toms River 94 Stevens (TR94)

Department Name: Long Term Care

Req #: 0000259098

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $47.85 - $71.72 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 empowers children to reach their fullest potential. As a Per Diem Evening Shift RN supporting our Long-Term Care Unit in Toms River, you'll care for children with complex medical and rehabilitative needs while partnering closely with families and an expert interdisciplinary team. Every shift presents an opportunity to promote healing, encourage independence, and provide comfort to children who rely on exceptional nursing care. Joining Children's Specialized Hospital, one of the nation's largest pediatric rehabilitation healthcare systems, means becoming part of a team dedicated to transforming the lives of children through innovation, collaboration, and family-centered care.

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

• Performing comprehensive nursing assessments and utilizing the nursing process to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care for pediatric long-term care patients
• Delivering compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to children with complex medical, developmental, and rehabilitative needs during the evening shift
• Collaborating with physicians, therapists, respiratory therapists, case managers, and the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to provide coordinated, patient-centered care
• Monitoring patient progress, recognizing changes in condition, and communicating clinical updates to ensure safe, timely interventions
• Educating patients and families on treatments, medications, rehabilitation goals, and ongoing care to promote confidence and continuity throughout the rehabilitation journey
• Delegating appropriate responsibilities to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and nursing assistants while supporting teamwork and delivering high-quality patient care
• Serving as a mentor and clinical resource for nurse externs, nursing assistants, students, and newly hired staff while fostering a positive learning environment
• Supporting continuity of care through accurate documentation, effective communication, and collaboration across disciplines
• Assuming relief Charge Nurse responsibilities as needed to support unit operations, staffing coordination, and patient care delivery
• Creating a safe, respectful, and family-centered environment that recognizes the unique physical, developmental, emotional, cultural, and psychosocial needs of every child

This role might be for you if:

• You are passionate about caring for children with complex medical and rehabilitation needs
• You enjoy building meaningful relationships with patients and families over the course of their care
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking allow you to respond confidently to changing patient conditions
• You thrive in a collaborative environment where teamwork drives exceptional patient outcomes
• You communicate with empathy, professionalism, and compassion in every interaction
• You enjoy mentoring fellow caregivers while contributing to a supportive, learning-focused culture
• You value evidence-based practice and are committed to helping children achieve their highest level of independence and quality of life

To be considered for this Per Diem 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. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification is required, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is preferred or must be obtained within one year of hire for inpatient nurses. Per diem candidates must possess a minimum of one year of pediatric nursing experience, while pediatric rehabilitation experience is strongly preferred. Candidates should demonstrate strong clinical assessment, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills, along with a passion for providing compassionate, family-centered pediatric rehabilitative care. This per diem evening shift opportunity offers scheduling flexibility while allowing you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families as part of one of the nation's leading pediatric rehabilitation hospitals.