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Registered Nurse - Float
Company : Prime Healthcare Services
Location : Passaic, NJ, 07055
Job Type : Full Time
Date Posted : 27 December 2025
Overview
St. Mary's General Hospital, located in Passaic, NJ, is a community-based tertiary medical center focused on providing quality, compassionate care. It is an acute care hospital providing a broad range of services including cardiovascular services as well as a comprehensive program for cancer care. The hospital is also a center of excellence for maternal-child health and outpatient behavioral health services. It is the only hospital in Passaic and with over 550 physicians and 1,000 employees, and is one of the largest employers in the county. Every member of the St. Mary's General team is committed to providing respectful, personalized, high-quality care. St. Mary's General Hospital is a member of Prime Healthcare, which has been lauded as a "Top 15 Healthcare System" by Truven Health Analytics. For information, visit www.smh-nj.com.
Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. The Float RN can be assigned to two (2) or more units based on need and will maintain competency to practice in all units. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The RN also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing care. The RN is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to assigned patients on an assigned unit. She/he/them communicates with the physician about the changes in the patients clinical condition including results of the diagnostic studies and symptomatology. Is capable of responding quickly and accurately to changes in the condition and/or response to treatment. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.
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Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
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Pay Transparency
St. Mary's General Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time. The current compensation range for this role is $41.24 to $53.47. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status
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Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
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Frequently asked questions
A Registered Nurse - Float must quickly adjust to varying unit protocols while maintaining competency across specialties like cardiovascular or maternal-child health. This flexibility ensures seamless patient care in multiple departments within Passaic’s acute care settings.
In New Jersey, float RNs typically need a current state RN license along with BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications. Maintaining these credentials enables nurses to competently provide care across diverse hospital units, including those at Prime Healthcare Services.
Float RNs often gain broad clinical experience by rotating through multiple units, enhancing their versatility. This exposure can lead to specialized roles or leadership positions in nursing, especially within large healthcare systems like Prime Healthcare Services in New Jersey.
Prime Healthcare Services offers tailored benefits and professional development resources to float nurses, fostering a supportive environment that values adaptability and high-quality care. Their emphasis on continuous learning helps RNs thrive across multiple hospital units.
At Prime Healthcare Services, float nurses engage with a diverse patient population across various specialties, backed by a system recognized as a 'top 15 healthcare system.' This creates dynamic work conditions uncommon in smaller or less integrated facilities.
Float Registered Nurses at St. Mary’s General Hospital can anticipate a salary between $41.24 and $53.47 per hour. Actual compensation depends on experience, education, and certifications, aligning with competitive New Jersey healthcare market standards.
Passaic’s healthcare sector shows steady demand for versatile float RNs due to its network of tertiary hospitals and specialty centers. Nurses with multi-unit skills and current certifications often have an advantage in this moderately competitive job market.
Given Passaic’s urban setting, commuting times vary but are generally manageable via public transit or car. Flexible shift scheduling at St. Mary’s helps float nurses maintain work-life balance despite the variable shifts and travel within the hospital’s multiple units.
Float nurses frequently encounter rapidly changing patient needs across departments, requiring swift clinical judgment and adaptability. Managing communication with diverse medical teams and swiftly responding to emergencies are common challenges in such dynamic hospital environments.
Prime Healthcare Services enforces strict confidentiality protocols, ensuring float RNs uphold patient privacy standards regardless of the unit. Nurses are trained to handle sensitive information discreetly, vital for maintaining trust within a multi-department hospital.