Local Contract Nurse RN - Stepdown - $55-58 per hour

Nationwide Therapy Group is seeking a local contract nurse RN Stepdown for a local contract nursing job in Rochelle Park, New Jersey. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Stepdown Discipline: RN Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Local Contract Job Title: Travel RN – Night Shift (ICU/Med-Surg Experience Preferred) Shift: 3x12s | Nights | 12-Hour Shifts Contract Length: 13 weeks (91 days) Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week Job Overview: Select Medical is seeking a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) for a night shift travel assignment. In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering high-quality patient care while promoting a culture of safety and supporting a multidisciplinary care team. The RN will supervise LPNs, CNAs, and orientees, and actively participate in patient rehabilitation and education. Key Responsibilities: Perform comprehensive nursing assessments within 8 hours of admission Develop and implement individualized care plans Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses Educate patients and families throughout care, beginning at admission Initiate and coordinate discharge planning Communicate status changes effectively with team members Supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary staff Adhere to infection control, safety, and hospital policies Participate in unit team-building and quality improvement initiatives Patient Population: General rehab and medical patients Common diagnoses: post-op, cardiac, trauma, neuro ICU-level patients may be present (1 year ICU experience is highly preferred) Requirements: Active RN license (state-specific or compact) BLS (AHA) – Required prior to first shift ACLS (AHA) – Required prior to first shift (CIRH only) Minimum 2 years of bedside clinical experience 1 year of ICU experience highly preferred Strong documentation and interdisciplinary communication skills Commitment to safety, compassion, and teamwork Additional Info: Charge responsibilities may be assigned after orientation Focus on safety: including lifting, infection control, falls, and environmental hazards Candidates must be resourceful and team-oriented Orientation and unit-specific training will be provided Ready to join a mission-driven team focused on quality care and patient safety ? Job ID 33240648 About Nationwide Therapy Group NTG is a proud partner with healthcare professionals across the country. We are Joint Commission certified, and specialize in staffing all areas of nursing, therapy, and allied health in all 50 states. Our focus is YOU the traveler! Our goal is to help you find the perfect opportunity through some of the best recruiters in the business. We want to provide an agency experience that is easy and stress-free so you can focus on what you do best providing exceptional care to your patients! Benefits Holiday Pay Weekly pay Guaranteed Hours 401k retirement plan Medical benefits Mileage reimbursement Referral bonus License and certification reimbursement Dental benefits

Location: Rochelle Park, New Jersey, US

Posted Date: 8/2/2025