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Job description
Substitute School Nurse (RN) – Floating School Nurse
Are you a compassionate Registered Nurse who loves working with children? Join Interim HealthCare and make a meaningful impact in the lives of students while enjoying flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and the opportunity to work in a variety of school settings.
We are currently hiring Registered Nurses (RN) to serve as Substitute/Floating School Nurses throughout New Brunswick. This is a dynamic role for a nurse who is comfortable working at different schools and adapting to changing needs throughout the school day.
As a Float School Nurse, you will provide substitute nursing coverage in school health offices across the New Brunswick school district. Your assigned location and responsibilities may change throughout the day based on the needs of the schools and students.
What Does a Float Nurse Do?
The Substitute/Floating School Nurse provides nursing coverage wherever it is needed throughout the school day. Typical responsibilities may include:
Providing nursing care to students in the school health office
Assessing students who are ill, injured, or experiencing health concerns
Administering medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and school policies
Providing first aid and responding to student emergencies
Monitoring students with chronic health conditions and individualized healthcare needs
Managing and following student health plans
Performing routine nursing assessments and interventions
Communicating with parents/guardians, school staff, and healthcare providers as appropriate
Maintaining accurate student health records and documentation
Supporting students who require specialized nursing care
Assisting with health screenings and other school health activities
Providing coverage for school nurses who are absent or unavailable
Supporting multiple school health offices when additional nursing coverage is needed
Traveling between different school locations within New Brunswick during the school day
Adjusting to changing staffing and student needs, which may require moving to another school with little notice
Prioritizing and responding to the most immediate health and nursing needs at each assigned school
A Dynamic Role That Changes Throughout the Day
This position is ideal for a nurse who enjoys variety and can adapt quickly. Your assignment may change during the day based on the district's needs. For example, you may begin the morning providing coverage at one school and later be asked to report to another school to provide additional nursing coverage.
Float nurses should be prepared to:
Start the day at one school and move to another school as needs arise
Receive same-day changes to their assignments
Adapt quickly to different school environments and student populations
Maintain professionalism and continuity of care while transitioning between locations
Work on Your Terms
Flexible per diem scheduling
Choose the days you are available to work
School-day hours
School-year schedule
Work at different schools throughout New Brunswick
Variety in your daily assignments
Opportunity to gain experience across multiple school environments
Qualifications
Active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license
Pediatric experience required
1+ year of skilled nursing experience preferred
School Nursing experience required
Current CPR certification
Reliable transportation
Ability and willingness to travel between school locations within New Brunswick
Ability to adapt to changing assignments and priorities throughout the school day
Strong communication and organizational skills
Compassionate, dependable, and comfortable working independently
Why Choose Interim HealthCare?
Serving Central New Jersey for over 50 years
Weekly direct deposit payroll
Competitive pay
Flexible per diem assignments
Variety of school locations and assignments
Employee referral bonus program
Supportive scheduling team
About Interim HealthCare
Interim HealthCare is one of America’s leading providers of home care, hospice, and healthcare staffing services, with more than 300 offices nationwide. Our long-standing reputation for integrity, stability, and quality care makes us a trusted employer for healthcare professionals across the country.
If you’re looking for meaningful school-based nursing work where every day can be different, this is an excellent opportunity to make a difference while providing essential nursing coverage throughout the New Brunswick school district.
Apply today and become an essential part of the school nursing team—wherever you're needed.
Worksite address
new brunswick, NJ, 08933, US
Who can apply
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