Nursing Supervisor Jobs in New Jersey
Nursing Supervisor jobs in New Jersey are concentrated in the state's large acute care hospitals, long-term care facilities, and ambulatory surgery centers, with demand strongest in the Newark, Trenton, and Camden metro areas. Major systems with an enduring presence in New Jersey, including RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, and Virtua Health, are among the most consistent hirers of nursing supervisors at both unit and multi-department levels. The most in-demand specialties are critical care, emergency services, and behavioral health supervision. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Category: Healthcare Operations
Status: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Facility: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Department: Nursing Staff Office
Pay Range: $62,400.00 - $76,600.00 per year
Job Title: Supervisor
Location: Cooperman Barnabas Medical Ctr
Department Name: Nursing Staff Office
Req #: 0000270213
Status: Salaried
Shift: Day
Pay Range: $62,400.00 — $78,300.00 per year
Pay Transparency:
The above reflects the anticipated annual salary 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.
Setting the Stage
RWJBarnabas Health is seeking a Supervisor to support daily nursing staffing operations and help maintain appropriate coverage across patient care areas. Working closely with Nursing Administration and nursing management, you’ll coordinate staffing schedules for Registered Nurses (RNs), Nursing Assistants (NAs), and Unit Representatives while responding to changing staffing needs throughout the day.
This position is ideal for someone who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, communication, and timely decision-making are essential.
A Typical Day
As a Supervisor, you may:
- Maintain daily staffing schedules to support safe patient care
- Work with Nursing Administration to coordinate coverage for Registered Nurses, Nursing Assistants, and Unit Representatives
- Review staffing needs and make adjustments as necessary
- Complete daily staffing reports and compare schedules and printouts to ensure accuracy
- Document information related to daily staffing activities
- Interface with nursing management to support appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios
- Schedule agency, overtime, and per diem nurses and assistants based on staffing needs and established budgetary guidelines
- Make telephone calls to secure additional staff when coverage is needed
- Maintain logs of employee sick calls and personal days
- Enter non-productive time into the ADP system
- Implement staffing policies in accordance with existing union contracts
- Gather staffing data and assist with the preparation of monthly interim reports
- Visit nursing units and communicate directly with staff regarding staffing needs
- Report staffing concerns, challenges, and recruitment needs to the Director
- Assist with training newly hired staffing employees
This Role Might Be For You If...
- You’re highly organized and comfortable managing schedules that can change throughout the day
- You understand the importance of accurate staffing in supporting safe patient care
- You’re detail-oriented and take the time to ensure schedules, reports, and staffing information are accurate
- You communicate effectively and are comfortable working closely with Nursing Administration, nursing management, and frontline staff
- You can respond quickly when staffing needs change and help identify appropriate coverage
- You’re comfortable making calls to secure additional staffing when needed
- You can manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate documentation
- You enjoy being part of a team and supporting the day-to-day operations of a healthcare environment
To Be Considered
Candidates must have:
- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred
- Healthcare experience and scheduling experience required
- Successful completion of all required orientation programs
Scheduling Requirements
- Working Shift: Monday – Friday
- Day Shift: 7:00AM-3:00PM
- 1 Weekend Shift Required Per Quarter
- Full-Time, 37.5 Hours Per Week
Why RWJBarnabas Health?
At RWJBarnabas Health, we recognize the important role every team member plays in supporting exceptional patient care. As a Staffing Coordinator, your work will directly support Nursing Administration and our clinical teams by helping ensure appropriate staffing resources are available to meet patient care needs. As New Jersey’s leading academic health system, RWJBarnabas Health is committed to delivering patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner while creating a best-in-class work experience for our employees.
Our teams work every day to create healthier communities throughout New Jersey by advancing high-quality patient care, education, research, and community health initiatives. Join RWJBarnabas Health and help support the teams who provide exceptional care to our patients and communities every day.
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees physical, emotional, social, and financial health.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Life & Accidental Death Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Wellness Programs
- Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
- Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!
RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nursing supervisor jobs across New Jersey.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing
- Minimum of three to five years of clinical nursing experience in an acute or post-acute setting
- Prior charge nurse or lead nurse experience demonstrating direct supervisory responsibility
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, with a master's degree preferred for larger facilities
- BLS and ACLS certification current and maintained throughout employment
- Demonstrated proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Meditech
Nursing Supervisor Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nursing supervisor in New Jersey?
You become a nursing supervisor in New Jersey by first holding an active registered nurse license issued by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN exam. From there, most facilities expect several years of clinical bedside experience before moving into a supervisory role. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is typically the minimum education employers require, and completing a charge nurse or team lead role is the most common stepping stone.
Which companies hire nursing supervisors in New Jersey?
Companies currently hiring nursing supervisors in New Jersey include RWJBarnabas Health, Hackensack Meridian Health, and Capital Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. New Jersey's concentration of large regional health systems and long-term care networks means nursing supervisor openings appear consistently across both hospital campuses and outpatient or post-acute settings statewide.
Which New Jersey cities have the most nursing supervisor jobs?
Newark, Trenton, and Lakewood have the most nursing supervisor openings in New Jersey. The distribution reflects where the state's largest hospital campuses and health system headquarters are anchored, with the Newark metro driving volume through its major academic medical centers, while Trenton and Camden benefit from dense regional health networks and long-term care facilities serving those surrounding communities.
Are there remote nursing supervisor jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, but they're rare. Nursing supervision is primarily an on-site role requiring direct observation of clinical staff, patient rounding, and real-time coordination on the unit or floor. About 0% of nursing supervisor openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions typically involve administrative or care coordination oversight rather than direct floor supervision.
How can I get hired as a nursing supervisor in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a charge nurse role first, which most New Jersey acute care hospitals and long-term care facilities use as the primary pipeline for supervisory positions. Large systems like RWJBarnabas Health and Hackensack Meridian Health offer new-graduate nurse residency programs that accelerate clinical development, and completing one positions you to step into charge responsibilities within two to three years. Holding a BSN and earning a certification in your clinical specialty, such as CCRN for critical care, strengthens your candidacy significantly when supervisor roles open.
Where can I find and apply to nursing supervisor jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to nursing supervisor jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers hiring in the state right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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