ER Travel Nurse Job in Hackensack, NJ | Nights (3x12)

Hackensack Meridian - University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ
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Travel RN
ER Nurse in Hackensack, NJ
Weekly Pay
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$2,282
Specialty
ER
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
11/09
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This ER travel nurse job in Hackensack, New Jersey, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel ER Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Hackensack Meridian - University Medical Center. This role pays $2,282 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more

As the ER registered nurse on this assignment, you'll rapidly triage incoming patients, reprioritize as acuity shifts, deliver time-sensitive medications and interventions as ordered, and drive stabilization, testing, and disposition with the emergency team.

Advantis Medical supports travel clinicians with streamlined credentialing to help with fast start dates, free license support and renewals, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this ER travel nurse job in Hackensack, NJ, and find others just like it. Read less

Job Details

  • Facility: Hackensack Meridian - University Medical Center
    • — Quick Feedback
    • — High Extension Rate
    • — First Time Travelers Accepted
  • Location: Hackensack, NJ 07601
    Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
  • Contract Length: 13 Weeks
  • Shift: Nights (3x12)
  • EMR System: Epic

Responsibilities

  • Triage and assess patients across the full range of acuity, re-prioritizing care as conditions evolve
  • Deliver rapid interventions for emergent presentations such as cardiac emergencies, stroke, trauma, and sepsis
  • Administer emergency medications, IV therapy, and other treatments as ordered
  • Respond to codes and trauma activations as part of the resuscitation team when assigned

Travel ER Requirements:

  • 2+ years of recent ER experience.
  • Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by New Jersey and national regulatory bodies.

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FAQs – ER Travel Nurse Jobs Near Hackensack, NJ

What certifications are required for this ER travel job?
Most travel ER jobs require BLS and ACLS. TNCC may be required for trauma care. Pediatric requirements can include PALS, ENPC, or both, depending on whether the facility accepts ENPC in place of PALS. Confirm the required combination before booking a course or renewing credentials.
What recent experience do facilities look for in travel ER nurses?
Facilities typically look for recent emergency department experience caring for a wide range of acuity levels, from lower-acuity patients to unstable patients who may need rapid intervention. Trauma exposure, critical care skills, pediatric experience, and triage experience can all matter depending on the department. The strongest match is usually a recent ER background that reflects the patient volume, acuity, and responsibilities of the assignment.
What types of patients do travel ER nurses typically care for?
Travel ER nurses may care for patients with medical emergencies, injuries, behavioral health needs, cardiac or respiratory conditions, and patients awaiting admission to another unit. Some departments also manage ventilated patients or titratable drips while patients wait for an ICU bed. Patient mix and acuity vary by hospital, so travelers should compare the department’s typical population with their recent experience.
How does licensing work for this New Jersey travel assignment?
With an active multistate RN license, no New Jersey application is needed. Nurses seeking their first New Jersey license without compact privilege generally use the combined RN/LPN Candidate application, with state and federal fingerprinting completed through the IdentoGO service code the Board provides. Our New Jersey Nursing License Guide has current fees, timelines, and step-by-step instructions.
Is Hackensack University Medical Center a Level I trauma center and academic flagship?
Yes — an 803-bed academic flagship of Hackensack Meridian Health and an ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center, so travelers join a large, high-acuity teaching environment in Bergen County.
How is Hackensack University Medical Center recognized for nursing and national quality?
It was the first hospital in New Jersey to earn ANCC Magnet recognition, now with seven consecutive designations, and the first NJ hospital ranked among U.S. News's top 20 nationally for 2025–26 — a strong nursing and quality culture for travelers.

Benefits

  • Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
  • Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
  • Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
  • Weekly Direct Deposit
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral

Licensing in New Jersey

Compact license accepted. New Jersey is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, and our team handles endorsement and renewals for you. See the New Jersey Licensing Center →

Explore Hackensack, NJ

Hackensack, NJ sits at the center of Bergen County, about twelve miles from Manhattan, so travel RNs can work big-city medicine without paying Manhattan rent. The area is dense and suburban at once, and its emergency departments and large inpatient units keep a steady demand for travel nurses throughout the year. Most assignments sit within easy reach of Paramus and Teaneck, and the bus and rail lines into the city make days off simple to plan. Pay here tracks the high cost of living, which keeps weekly rates competitive for the region. Contracts open often enough that travelers can usually line up the next assignment nearby without uprooting a home base.

Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard

At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.

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