Emergency Room RN Jobs in New Jersey
Emergency Room RN jobs in New Jersey are concentrated in the state's dense network of Level I and Level II trauma centers, academic medical centers, and high-volume community hospitals, with demand at every level from new graduate to charge nurse and clinical lead. The heaviest hiring runs through the Newark, Hackensack, and Camden corridors, where established systems like RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, and Cooper University Health Care maintain large emergency departments. Triage expertise, trauma-informed care, and pediatric emergency experience are the most consistently sought specialties across New Jersey postings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
Pay Range:
$45.60 - $62.59Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Position Overview
- Delivers quality care to patients through a team effort in working with others through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Assures patient safety by executing appropriate policies & procedures.
- Provides appropriate support for pain management, pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures. Assist patient/family in identifying individualized comfort measures.
- Follows up on internal resources to determine the outcome of interventions completed by other departments.
- Mobilizes resources in complex cases to maximize patients control and participation over his/her own recovery.
- Provides information and interpretation of the patient's condition and offers coping mechanisms. Provides these to both patient and family.
- Assesses how much information a patient wants and needs while utilizing a vocabulary and approach that enables the patient to successfully process the care and course of treatment.
- Formulates and documents a discharge plan that maximizes the patient's ability to continue with meaningful life activities.
- Integrates assessment and diagnostic information with intuition to foresee potential age-specific healthcare needs. Anticipates patients needs.
- Ensures handoff communication and includes a report in terms of the situations most likely to develop and the problems awaiting patient.
- Identifies proactively issues to be resolved related to patient education for medication management. Provide discharge planning which includes instructions on discharge medications.
- Uses discretionary judgment to appropriately modify patient care regimens. Facilitates appropriate response from other health care team members to provide quality and safe care.
- Explores multiple aspects of care regimen with case manager and health care providers to promote appropriate resolution.
- Displays ability to see the entire unit and is self motivated to develop a plan for adjusting staffing patterns as needed. Attends educational sessions when offered in areas that will improve one's ability to assess the needs on one's respective department. These would include, but, not limited to: charge nurse workshops, leadership training, critical decision making, prioritization of workload, etc.
- Plans and provides unique and individualized comfort measures while utilizing intuitive and innovative approaches which are scientifically sound and are a result of evidenced based practice.
- Participates in unit based and/or hospital based committees.
- Participates in performance improvement activities at the unit and/or hospital wide level.
- Participates actively in the preparation of Joint Commission readiness.
- Participates in unit level effort to achieve successful Patient Satisfaction scores and has an awareness of the HCAAPS measurements.
- Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Associate's degree or graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Experience: None. Previous nursing experience preferred.
- Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ
- Requires TNCC (or must obtain within 1 year of hire) AND 8 hours of Trauma related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours if assigned to: RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, Emergency Department (all campuses)
- Requires NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation) AND 8 hours of Stroke related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours if assigned to: Critical Care, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds/Peds ED.
- CPR Requirements:
- Requires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.
- Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Maternity Services, Emergency Room RMC/Deborah
- Requires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED. ENPC accepted in lieu of PALs for Adult Emergency Room
- Knowledge and Skills: Possesses strong problem solving and decision making skills. Demonstrates high interpersonal skills at an individual as well as team level. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Adjusts quickly and reacts positively to change. Considerable knowledge of principles, practices and current trends in nursing. Possesses good work ethic.
- Special Training: Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards.
- Usual Work Day: 12 Hours
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Frequent physical demands include: Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell
- Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
- Continuous physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Talk or Hear
- Lifting Floor to Waist 25 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs.
- Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
- Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Dust/Particulate Matter
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Spouse
- Voluntary Life Employee
- Voluntary Life Child
Voluntary Legal Services
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Paid Time-Off Program
The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.
Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.
The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).
Pay Range:
$45.60 - $62.59Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36Position Overview
- Delivers quality care to patients through a team effort in working with others through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation.
- Assures patient safety by executing appropriate policies & procedures.
- Provides appropriate support for pain management, pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures. Assist patient/family in identifying individualized comfort measures.
- Follows up on internal resources to determine the outcome of interventions completed by other departments.
- Mobilizes resources in complex cases to maximize patients control and participation over his/her own recovery.
- Provides information and interpretation of the patient's condition and offers coping mechanisms. Provides these to both patient and family.
- Assesses how much information a patient wants and needs while utilizing a vocabulary and approach that enables the patient to successfully process the care and course of treatment.
- Formulates and documents a discharge plan that maximizes the patient's ability to continue with meaningful life activities.
- Integrates assessment and diagnostic information with intuition to foresee potential age-specific healthcare needs. Anticipates patients needs.
- Ensures handoff communication and includes a report in terms of the situations most likely to develop and the problems awaiting patient.
- Identifies proactively issues to be resolved related to patient education for medication management. Provide discharge planning which includes instructions on discharge medications.
- Uses discretionary judgment to appropriately modify patient care regimens. Facilitates appropriate response from other health care team members to provide quality and safe care.
- Explores multiple aspects of care regimen with case manager and health care providers to promote appropriate resolution.
- Displays ability to see the entire unit and is self motivated to develop a plan for adjusting staffing patterns as needed. Attends educational sessions when offered in areas that will improve one's ability to assess the needs on one's respective department. These would include, but, not limited to: charge nurse workshops, leadership training, critical decision making, prioritization of workload, etc.
- Plans and provides unique and individualized comfort measures while utilizing intuitive and innovative approaches which are scientifically sound and are a result of evidenced based practice.
- Participates in unit based and/or hospital based committees.
- Participates in performance improvement activities at the unit and/or hospital wide level.
- Participates actively in the preparation of Joint Commission readiness.
- Participates in unit level effort to achieve successful Patient Satisfaction scores and has an awareness of the HCAAPS measurements.
- Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Associate's degree or graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
- Experience: None. Previous nursing experience preferred.
- Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider, Registered Nurse - NJ
- Requires TNCC (or must obtain within 1 year of hire) AND 8 hours of Trauma related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours if assigned to: RMC ICU/CCU, RMC Surgical Trauma Unit, RMC PACU, Emergency Department (all campuses)
- Requires NIH Stroke Scale Certification (or must obtain by end of orientation) AND 8 hours of Stroke related Continuing Nursing Education (CNE) contact hours if assigned to: Critical Care, Emergency Department, Neuro Units, Cardiology Inpatient at Hopewell, Peds/Peds ED.
- CPR Requirements:
- Requires ACLS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Critical Care/Intermediate/Telemetry, Emergency Rooms, Pediatrics/Pediatrics Emergency Room, Labor & Delivery, Surgical Services (not to include Perioperative), Interventional Procedures, Observation.
- Requires NRP (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Maternity Services, Emergency Room RMC/Deborah
- Requires PALS (or must obtain within 6 months of hire date) if assigned to: Emergency Rooms, Infant Follow-Up, Surgical Services (only PACU & Same Day Surgery), Pediatrics/Pediatric ED. ENPC accepted in lieu of PALs for Adult Emergency Room
- Knowledge and Skills: Possesses strong problem solving and decision making skills. Demonstrates high interpersonal skills at an individual as well as team level. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Adjusts quickly and reacts positively to change. Considerable knowledge of principles, practices and current trends in nursing. Possesses good work ethic.
- Special Training: Demonstrates knowledge of nursing skills, hospital practices, procedures and standards.
- Usual Work Day: 12 Hours
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Frequent physical demands include: Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion , Taste or Smell
- Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)
- Continuous physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Talk or Hear
- Lifting Floor to Waist 25 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 25 lbs.
- Sensory Requirements include: Very Accurate 20/40, Near Vision, Very Accurate 20/40, Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
- Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Dust/Particulate Matter
This position is eligible for the following benefits:
Medical Plan
Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
Dental Plan
Vision Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Healthcare FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
Employee Assistance Program
Commuter Transit
Commuter Parking
Supplemental Life Insurance
- Voluntary Life Spouse
- Voluntary Life Employee
- Voluntary Life Child
Voluntary Legal Services
Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
Voluntary Pet Insurance
Paid Time-Off Program
The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.
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Emergency Room RN Job Market in New Jersey
A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Inspira Health Network13
- Capital Health5
- Hudson Regional Health4
- CareWell Health3
- Englewood Health2
Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in emergency room RN jobs across New Jersey.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the New Jersey Board of Nursing
- Current Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certifications required
- Minimum one to two years of emergency department or acute care nursing experience preferred
- Trauma Nurse Core Course or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course certification strongly preferred
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Meditech
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays as required
Emergency Room RN Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a emergency room rn in New Jersey?
You become an emergency room rn in New Jersey by earning an Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing, passing the NCLEX-RN, and obtaining licensure through the New Jersey Board of Nursing. Once licensed, most New Jersey emergency departments require or strongly prefer candidates to complete ACLS and TNCC certification before their first shift, and many new graduates enter through structured emergency nurse residency programs at systems like RWJBarnabas Health or Hackensack Meridian Health.
How much do emergency room RNs make in New Jersey?
Emergency room RNs in New Jersey earn a median of about $106,500 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $83,060 for the lowest 10% to over $135,170 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire emergency room rns in New Jersey?
Employers hiring emergency room rns in New Jersey right now include Inspira Health Network, Capital Health, and Hudson Regional Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New Jersey's large integrated health systems tend to post the greatest volume of emergency nursing openings, particularly at flagship hospitals in the northern and central regions of the state.
Which New Jersey cities have the most emergency room rn jobs?
The cities with the most emergency room rn openings in New Jersey are Mullica Hill, Hoboken, and Vineland. The distribution reflects where New Jersey's largest trauma centers and academic medical campuses are anchored, with the Newark and Jersey City corridor driven by high-acuity urban volume, while suburban hubs like Hackensack and Camden attract demand from regional system headquarters and university-affiliated hospitals.
Are there remote emergency room rn jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they're rare. Emergency room nursing is an inherently hands-on, bedside role that cannot be performed remotely in its core capacity. About 0% of emergency room rn openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve telephone triage, telehealth nurse consultation, or utilization review functions rather than direct patient care.
How can I get hired as a emergency room rn in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying to a formal emergency nurse residency or new graduate program, which several New Jersey systems run specifically for candidates without ED experience, including programs at RWJBarnabas Health and Atlantic Health System. Lateral moves from medical-surgical, step-down, or urgent care roles are also a common door in, as is completing the Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course or TNCC before applying, which signals readiness to hiring managers even without direct ED time.
Where can I find and apply to emergency room rn jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to emergency room rn jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers actively hiring in the state. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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