GHR Healthcare is seeking a local contract nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a local contract nursing job in Plainsboro, New Jersey.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: ED - Emergency Department
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 01/06/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Local Contract
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (ED RN)
We are seeking an experienced ED RN to join a high volume Emergency Department with both ED and TCU capacity. The department includes 35 ED rooms plus 15 hallway beds (about 50 total beds shared between ED and TCU), and patients may be placed in any bed throughout the unit. The ED also contains a 6 room locked Behavioral Health ED (BHED) area within the department.
Responsibilities
Provide rapid triage, assessment, stabilization, and ongoing emergency care for adult and pediatric patients across ED and TCU beds
Initiate and manage ED protocols including IV access, labs, imaging, medications, fluids, and continuous monitoring
Collaborate with physicians, EMS, BHED staff, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe throughput and appropriate placement
Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the EMR and support unit flow in a fast paced environment
Respond to high acuity emergencies, behavioral health presentations, and fluctuating unit needs
Requirements
Active NJ RN license or compact license (must be valid at submission)
BLS, ACLS, and PALS required
Flu vaccine required
Strong emergency nursing, triage, and critical thinking skills
Comfortable working in a large, high volume ED with flexible bed placement and behavioral health capacity
Weekend requirement: every other weekend or every 3rd weekend, based on staffing needs
Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401K offered. Please call or text John at or send your resume directly to
About GHR Healthcare
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to
uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely
cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your
advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and
consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to
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