Charge | Registered Nurse

Travel Charge Registered Nurse (RN) – Bed Placement Coordinator

Join a high-volume, on-site hospital team as a Charge Registered Nurse and Bed Placement Coordinator supporting patient flow in Newark, New Jersey. This 13-week travel nursing contract is ideal for an experienced Emergency Department or Critical Care RN ready to coordinate admissions, transfers, discharges, and bed management in a dynamic 600-bed hospital environment serving a diverse patient population. Newark offers convenient access to New York City, cultural attractions, restaurants, and transportation throughout the metropolitan area.

Travel RN Job Details

• Location: Newark, New Jersey
• Position Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 9, 2026
• Contract End Date: February 8, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Schedule: 3 night shifts per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Availability for one of two or two of three holidays, based on unit requirements
• Charting System: Epic
• Patient Volume: Approximately 380 daily patients across a 600-bed hospital environment

Charge Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 3 years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience in an Emergency Department or Critical Care setting
• Previous charge nurse, bed planning, patient placement, hospital throughput, or patient flow experience preferred
• Active New Jersey or Compact Registered Nurse license required
• Epic documentation experience preferred
• Strong communication, prioritization, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a high-volume hospital environment
• One supervisory professional reference required during the application process
• Completion of required Epic and other onboarding modules before the start date

Bed Placement and Patient Flow Responsibilities

• Coordinate bed placement and patient assignments across multiple levels of care
• Assess patient needs, acuity, and placement requirements to support safe and efficient hospital throughput
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, emergency services, providers, and interdisciplinary teams regarding admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Monitor hospital capacity and assist with prioritizing bed placement decisions in a high-volume setting
• Apply Emergency Department and Critical Care nursing knowledge when evaluating patient placement and escalation needs
• Maintain accurate and timely patient flow documentation in Epic
• Support effective communication during night, weekend, and holiday coverage
• Promote safe patient flow while maintaining compliance with clinical and operational standards

Apply now for this Charge Registered Nurse travel contract and bed placement opportunity in Newark, New Jersey.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.