
ICU | Registered Nurse - NJ
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Pennington, NJ
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 14, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $57.64
- Weekly
- $2,075
- Yearly (full-time)
- $107,900
- Contract length
- 8 weeks
- Start date
- 9/29/2026
This job pays about $57.64/hour — 13% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Jersey ($51.20/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Jersey right now
- 337 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in New Jersey from 5 agencies, 13 of them in Pennington.
- Pay in these listings: $16.88 – $96.37/hour, median $63.54/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in New Jersey: $51.20/hour ($106,496/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($69.05/hour across 79 jobs).
Job description
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Contract Opportunity in Pennington, New Jersey
ICU Registered Nurse contract opportunity in Pennington, New Jersey—an 8-week critical care float pool nursing job for an experienced RN who thrives in fast-paced acute care settings.
We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for an 8-week ICU/critical care float pool contract in Pennington, NJ 08534. This on-site healthcare job is ideal for a flexible RN who is comfortable supporting multiple units and delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic hospital environment. Located in the charming Pennington area, this central New Jersey community offers convenient access to local amenities, scenic neighborhoods, and nearby cultural attractions.
Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2020-$2130
- Specialty: ICU / Critical Care Float Pool
- Location: Pennington, New Jersey 08534
- Start Date: 9/29/2026
- Duration: 8-week contract
- Schedule: 3 shifts per week
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Every other weekend and every other holiday
- EMR: Cerner
- Scrub Color: Navy blue
Job Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of current ICU and medical-surgical tele (MST) experience required
- Active New Jersey RN license or Compact RN license required at time of submission
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- NIH certification required
- Ability to work night shift nursing schedules and adapt to changing needs
- Flexibility to float to applicable units as needed
- No block scheduling or special accommodations available for this assignment
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality nursing care to critically ill and progressive care patients
- Support the float pool with a primary assignment in IMU and float to other applicable units as needed, including MST
- Monitor patient condition, assess changes, and respond appropriately in acute care situations
- Administer medications, treatments, and interventions in accordance with clinical standards
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure safe, effective, and compassionate patient care
- Document patient care accurately and efficiently in Cerner
- Maintain flexibility and professionalism while working across multiple units and patient populations
Apply now to join this rewarding ICU Registered Nurse contract opportunity in Pennington, New Jersey and bring your critical care expertise to a collaborative healthcare team.
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.
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