ICU | RN - NJ

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - 12-Hour Night Shift Local Contract Job | Salem, NJExperienced ICU / Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN) needed for a 13-week local, on-site contract in Salem, New Jersey (08079) starting January 26, 2026. Join a collaborative ICU team delivering high-acuity, evidence-based patient care on a consistent 12-hour night shift schedule.This is an on-site role located in Salem, NJ 08079. Salem offers a welcoming small-town feel with convenient access to nearby South Jersey and Delaware destinations-an easy place to settle in for a focused contract assignment.ICU RN Job Details (Local Contract)Job Title: ICU / Critical Care Registered Nurse (RN)Location: Salem, NJ 08079Employment Type: Local Contract (On-Site)Contract Length: 13 weeksStart Date: January 26, 2026Shift: 12-hour nightsShifts per Week: 3Hours per Week: 36Weekend Requirement: Every other weekendHoliday Requirement: 1 per contract (if needed)Requested Time Off (RTO): No more than 3 daysEstimated Weekly Pay: $1,990-$2,310 ICU Registered Nurse (RN) RequirementsExperience: Minimum 2 years of recent ICU / Critical Care experience required; PCU experience preferredLicense: Active New Jersey RN license or compact RN licenseCertifications (AHA): BLS, ACLS, NIHSSStrong critical thinking, communication, and care coordination skills in a high-acuity settingOrientation & Onboarding Requirements:Completion of full orientation is mandatory; failure to complete the full orientation process may result in immediate termination.Once orientation classes are scheduled, candidates cannot reschedule the assigned classes.A virtual welcome and required HealthStream modules must be completed within the assigned timeframe and completed by Monday.In-person orientation classes are typically held Tuesday-Thursday; class locations are provided/confirmed via HealthStream. POCT class is not completed during orientation week.Candidates will receive an email from the hospital the Friday before the Monday start date with next-step details. Critical Care Nurse ResponsibilitiesProvide professional critical care nursing using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation)Deliver safe, evidence-based care to critically ill patients and respond to rapidly changing clinical conditionsCollaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and the multidisciplinary team to coordinate ICU patient careDocument assessments, interventions, and patient responses per policy and regulatory standardsEducate and support patients and families with clear communication and advocacyMaintain compliance with unit policies, nursing standards of practice, and regulatory requirementsReady for a consistent night shift ICU RN local contract in Salem, NJ? Apply now to join our healthcare team today.Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and VisionEqual Opportunity