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Nursing Supervisor - Per Diem

RWJBarnabas Health~$55–$70/hrtypicalPer diemPosted 1w agoStill open, checked every night

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How this pay compares

This posting states $54.51–$70.86 an hour. Open nurse supervisor jobs in New Jersey post a median of $54 an hour, the middle half $48.88–$60.60, across 88 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Nurse supervisors employed in New Jersey earn a median of $51.20 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Medicare rating of Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

Medicare gives Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital 2 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; New Jersey's hospitals average 3.2). 78% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · New Jersey hospitals by rating.

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  • Public reporting of staffing: New Jersey general hospitals must post direct care staffing daily and report monthly data that the state publishes each quarter. nj.gov (source: nj.gov)
  • Limits on mandatory overtime: Health care facilities may not require direct-care hourly employees to work beyond the scheduled daily shift or 40 hours a week, except in unforeseeable emergencies and procedures in progress (covers hourly employees in direct patient care or clinical services (excluding physicians), which includes nurses). N.J.S.A. 34:11-56a34 (source: N.J.S.A. 34:11-56a34)

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About the job

Job Title: Nursing Supervisor

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department Name: Nursing Supervisors

Req #: 0000269829

Status: Hourly

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $54.51 - $70.87 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage 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.

RWJBH is seeking a dynamic nurse leader to join our Nursing Supervisor position at the New Brunswick campus.

RWJ University Hospital is the primary teaching hospital of the RWJ Barnabas health system, and is one of three Level 1 trauma centers in the state of NJ. This academic medical center is renowned for outstanding clinical quality.

We are committed to being the best place to receive and deliver care! RWJ University Hospital has received the Magnet designation 6 times, reinforcing the culture of nursing excellence within the hospital,

Our nursing supervisors are highly valued, as they are able to provide off shift leadership for our extraordinary nursing staff caring for all populations, including trauma, neurology, cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, perinatal and children.

They demonstrate nursing expertise, flexibility, resilience, effective communication and interpersonal skills, and teamwork. Nursing supervisors are a proven valuable resource and we are seeking an energetic nurse leader to join our team.

Qualifications

Required

  • BSN required
  • Minimum one year of leadership experience
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Proficient computer skills

Preferred

  • 2-3 years of acute care experience preferred

Certifications and Licenses Required

  • BLS and ACLS certification
  • Active New Jersey Registered Nurse License

Scheduling Requirements

  • Evening Shift
  • 24 Hours Per Month Requirement
  • Per Diem

Essential Functions

  • The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the health care system within the scope of practice defined by the Nurse Practice Act and regulatory standards and assures awareness of ethical standards of practice as defined by the ANA code of ethics.
  • The Registered Nurse assures safety in practice and is inclusive of the principles of evidence-based practice by maintaining a realization of own individual level of knowledge and experience and assumes responsibility for advancing knowledge of self and others of the patient care team by communication with and utilizing resource persons and programs available.
  • The Registered Nurse is responsible for reporting identified safety issues such as hazardous environments (i.e. damaged floors/walls/ceiling tiles/unsecured areas) and medical errors.
  • The Registered Nurse is responsible for knowledge of the patient population served.
  • The Registered Nurse is responsible for supervising and directing the delegation of tasks to appropriate team members and collaborates with other patient care providers.
  • The Registered Nurse is responsible for consistently setting and evaluating priorities through appropriate interventions with measurable outcomes toward improvement.
  • The Registered Nurse is an individual practitioner and the interdisciplinary team manager, utilizes the nursing process to integrate all aspects of the provision of care and individualizes the plan of care to address a specific patient’s needs.

Benefits and Perks:

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!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey - whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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