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Staffing Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem

United Methodist CommunitiesNewton, New JerseyPosted Jun 24, 2026

Compensation

$50 /hr

Type

Full-time

Location

Newton, New Jersey

Posted

Jun 24, 2026

Requirements Summary

Candidates must hold an active, unencumbered New Jersey RN license and be at least 18 years of age. A current flu vaccination is required, and at least one year of nursing experience in long-term care or assisted living is preferred.

Core Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse will deliver person-centered nursing care, administer medications, and document patient treatments within assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. They are also responsible for responding to resident and family needs while ensuring a smooth hand-off between shifts.

Key Skills

NursingClinical judgmentMedication administrationPatient careDocumentationCompassionLong-term careAssisted living

Company Information

  • Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
  • Company Size: 1,001-5,000 employees
  • Type: Nonprofit

Government Experience

  • Federal Government Experience: Social Security Administration
  • Government Experience Preferred: Social Security Administration

Full Job Description

Staffing Registered Nurse (RN) - Per Diem $50/hour, plus up to $4/hour more for nights and weekends. Choose the shifts that work for you as a per diem RN supporting United Methodist Communities' assisted living and skilled nursing residents across Northern New Jersey. United Methodist Communities has been Certified as a Great Place to Work for 9 consecutive years, and 87% of our team members say their work makes a real difference. What You'll Do Pick up shifts that fit your schedule across our assisted living and skilled nursing communities Deliver hands-on, person-centered nursing care to residents Administer medications and treatments according to care plans Document care clearly so the next shift has what they need Hand off to full-time staff and community leadership at shift change Respond to resident and family needs with clinical judgment and compassion What You'll Need Required: Active, unencumbered New Jersey RN license Current flu vaccination (medical and religious exemptions considered) 18 years of age or older Preferred: 1+ year of nursing experience, ideally in long-term care or assisted living Pay & Schedule $50.00 per hour base rate Shift differentials: +$1.00/hour evenings, +$2.00/hour nights, +$4.00/hour weekends Per diem: day, evening, and night shifts available, Ready to Apply? Apply today. We review applications on a rolling basis and aim to respond within 48 hours. To apply, please complete the required questionnaire. We accept applications on a rolling basis. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran or military status, citizenship status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), political affiliation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require accommodations during the interview process, please let us know. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon request to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants. Applicants for this position must be able to produce a negative drug test. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Employees in this position must be able to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of the position. If requested, this organization will make every effort to provide reasonable accommodations to enable employees with disabilities to perform the position’s essential job duties. As markets change and the Organization grows, job descriptions may change over time as requirements and employee skill levels evolve. With this understanding, this organization retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. E-Verify Participation United Methodist Communities participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

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