Registered Nurse, Long Term Care, Tom's River

Job Title: RN

Location: Toms River 94 Stevens (TR94)

Department Name: Long Term Care

Req #: 0000259180

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

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 and young adults to achieve their greatest level of independence. As a Day Shift Registered Nurse supporting our Long Term Care Unit in Toms River, you'll care for infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with complex medical and rehabilitative needs while partnering closely with families and an expert interdisciplinary team. Every day offers the opportunity to promote healing, maximize functional abilities, and celebrate meaningful milestones that transform lives. Joining Children's Specialized Hospital, one of the nation's leading pediatric rehabilitation healthcare systems, means becoming part of a mission driven organization where innovation, collaboration, and family-centered care guide everything we do.

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

• Delivering comprehensive, age appropriate, evidence-based nursing care to infants, children, adolescents, and young adults with complex medical, developmental, and rehabilitation needs
• Performing comprehensive head-to-toe and focused assessments, recognizing changes in patient condition, and implementing timely nursing interventions
• Collaborating with physicians, therapists, respiratory therapists, dietitians, social workers, educators, and the interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to develop and evaluate individualized plans of care
• Safely administering medications, treatments, and therapies while ensuring compliance with evidence based practice, organizational policies, and pediatric safety standards
• Supporting each patient's functional recovery by promoting independence, mobility, developmental progress, and achievement of individualized rehabilitation goals
• Educating patients, families, and caregivers on diagnoses, medications, therapies, medical equipment, discharge planning, and strategies that support successful care at home
• Providing expert care for children requiring specialized medical equipment, including tracheostomies, ventilators, enteral feeding devices, central lines, and other advanced technologies
• Monitoring patient progress, identifying potential safety risks, and implementing interventions that promote quality outcomes and prevent complications
• Serving as a clinical leader by assuming Charge Nurse responsibilities as assigned while mentoring new nurses, nursing assistants, and other members of the healthcare team
• Maintaining accurate documentation and advocating for patients through compassionate communication, care coordination, and family centered support

This role might be for you if:

• You are passionate about caring for children and young adults with complex medical and rehabilitation needs
• You enjoy helping patients achieve meaningful developmental, physical, and functional milestones
• Strong assessment skills and sound clinical judgment allow you to confidently manage medically complex pediatric patients
• You thrive in a collaborative environment where teamwork across multiple disciplines drives exceptional patient outcomes
• You value building trusted relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate, culturally sensitive care
• You enjoy mentoring fellow caregivers and contributing to a supportive, learning-focused nursing culture
• Continuous learning, innovation, and evidence-based practice inspire your professional growth

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 certification is required, and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is required for acute rehabilitation nursing. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. Previous pediatric and/or rehabilitation nursing experience is preferred. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional clinical assessment, communication, collaboration, and critical thinking skills, along with experience caring for children with complex medical needs, including tracheostomies, ventilators, enteral feeding devices, central lines, and other specialized equipment. Candidates should be passionate about providing family-centered, rehabilitative care that promotes independence and improves quality of life. This is a full-time day shift position supporting the Long-Term Care Unit at Children's Specialized Hospital in Toms River.