Deborah Heart and Lung Center·Pemberton Township, New Jersey
Provide and direct primary nursing care for patients with complex cardiovascular, pulmonary, and vascular health deficits. Assume unit leadership roles such as Charge Nurse and guide the use of resources for patient care.
Utilizes the nursing process to provide and direct primary nursing care to patients with cardiovascular/pulmonary/vascular health deficits, in whom outcomes may be unpredictable to perform comprehensive assessment, planning, intervention and/or evaluation of complex multisystem health care deficits; to direct the nursing care of unstable patients or patients requiring complex care management. Handles multiple demands and tasks simultaneously, demonstrating clinical problem solving skills. Is supported by the Director of Medical/Surgical Nursing, Clinical Team Leader and charge nurse in assuming unit leadership roles including, but not limited to, serving as the Charge Nurse, committee leadership and/or involvement, conducting unit orientation and education; directs and guides the use of resources for patient care.
Minimum one year experience in cardiopulmonary nursing to work on telemetry units; two years’ experience in critical care nursing to work in critical care units.
Graduate of accredited diploma, associate degree or baccalaureate degree nursing program. Non-BSN’s must complete a BSN degree within 5 years’ of hire.
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing
License and Credentials
Required: NJ State Nursing License; BLS certification
Required: Interpersonal, critical thinking, analytical skills and basic computer skills
Adult: Early Adult (19-45); Middle Adult (46-59); Late Adult (60-79); Late, Late Adult (Over 80)
This rate for this position is $55.00 per hour
Requires a NJ State Nursing License, BLS certification, and a nursing degree (BSN required within 5 years). Minimum of one to two years of experience in cardiopulmonary or critical care nursing is required depending on the unit.
Market context
New Jersey nursing jobs typically see steady demand across hospitals, long-term care, and outpatient settings, with new graduate nurses often eligible to apply. Competition can be strong because employers look for accredited nursing education, licensure readiness, and flexibility around shifts, while benefits such as tuition reimbursement, sign-on bonuses, and retirement plans can make offers more attractive. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential status and highlight any clinical rotations or patient-care experience in your application.