Flexible Per Diem APN Role in Cutting-Edge Nuclear Cardiology - Hudson County NJ

Per Diem | Hudson County, NJ | 10 Minutes from NYC

Englewood Health is seeking a highly motivated and flexible Per Diem Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) to provide clinical support for our Nuclear Cardiology services during evening and weekend hours. The APN will play a critical role in maintaining patient access, ensuring continuity of care, supporting safe and efficient operations, and helping meet the growing clinical demands of our Nuclear Cardiology program.

About the Opportunity

• This position is ideal for an experienced advanced practice provider who enjoys working autonomously, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and contributing to exceptional patient-centered care in a dynamic environment.
• Schedule: Per Diem, non-benefited position. Primary need includes evening, weekend, and holiday coverage. Flexible scheduling based on departmental needs and candidate availability.

What your day will look like

• Provide clinical coverage for Nuclear Cardiology services, including cardiac stress testing, during designated evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts as needed.
• Conduct patient assessments, obtain health histories, and evaluate patients prior to diagnostic and therapeutic Nuclear Cardiology procedures.
• Order, review, and interpret relevant laboratory and diagnostic testing within scope of practice.
• Collaborate with Nuclear Cardiology physicians, radiologists, technologists, nursing staff, and referring providers to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families regarding Nuclear Cardiology procedures, treatment plans, preparation requirements, and follow-up care.
• Monitor patients for procedural complications or adverse reactions and initiate appropriate interventions.
• Document patient encounters, assessments, and care plans accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Participate in quality, safety, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Support departmental workflow and patient throughput during periods of limited staffing.

Englewood Health offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, comprehensive benefits package, and other incentive programs for our employees. The rate shown reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position; actual pay will depend on several factors, including educational background, skills, and professional experience.

Pay Range: $55.00 - $75.00 per hour

Required

• Master’s degree in Nursing from an accredited program required
• National Board certification is required
• Current NJ Professional Nurse License
• Current NJ Nurse Practitioner License
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in area of expertise
• IV Certification
• DEA and NJ CDS registration
• Current BLS and ACLS certification

Preferred

• Experience supporting Nuclear Cardiology, PET/CT, radiology, oncology, or infusion services
• Familiarity with radiopharmaceutical therapies and related patient monitoring requirements
• Experience with EPIC or similar electronic medical record systems
• Previous experience providing off-shift, weekend, or on-call coverage

• Top-ranked #2 Hospital in New Jersey
• #1 in Bergen County for Quality, Safety & Patient Experience
• Just 10 minutes from New York City
• Access to world-class dining, culture, entertainment and recreation

Englewood Health is one of New Jersey’s leading healthcare systems. Through its hospital and integrated network of physician practices and imaging centers, the health system delivers nationally recognized inpatient and outpatient care. Englewood Hospital, founded in 1890, consistently earns high marks for clinical excellence and patient safety. It holds the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade ‘A’ (most recently received in fall 2025) and has been named a Leapfrog Top Teaching Hospital eight times, including in 2025. It was named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report (2025–26) and recognized among the Best-in-State Hospitals by Newsweek (2026). Englewood Hospital is nationally recognized for nursing excellence, earning a fifth consecutive designation by the Magnet Recognition Program in 2021.

The Englewood Health Physician Network—a coordinated network of more than 800 office-based and hospital-based providers—offers primary care, specialty care, and inpatient care at more than 100 locations in five counties across northern New Jersey.

Englewood Health’s focus on health equity and population health encompasses outreach to underserved communities to enhance individual and public health, prevent disease, support lifelong wellness, reduce the burden of mental health challenges and substance use disorders, and meet the cultural, social, and holistic needs of specific populations.

Englewood Health is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills, creative ideas, positive approaches, and a commitment to excellence. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming the lives of the patients and communities we serve.