Certified School Nurse Registered Nurse

School Registered Nurse (RN) – Private Special Education School

Location: Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time (School Hours)
Pay: $40–$45 per hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday, Day Shift
Assignment: December 2026 – June 2027 (anticipated)

Job Summary

• We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for a temporary school nursing position at a private special education school in Lawrenceville, NJ. The school serves approximately 45 students, ages 8–18, with language-based learning disabilities.
• This is a great opportunity for an RN who enjoys working with students in a smaller school setting. The nurse will independently manage the school's health office and provide routine nursing care throughout the school day.

Schedule

• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
• Approximately 33.5 hours per week
• Anticipated start: December 16, 2026, with orientation before independent coverage in January
• Assignment expected to continue through June 2027

Responsibilities

• Provide routine nursing care to students throughout the school day.
• Administer medications according to physician orders and school policies.
• Assess and respond to student illnesses, injuries, and health concerns.
• Maintain accurate student health records and medication documentation.
• Communicate with parents, teachers, and school administrators regarding student health needs.
• Manage the school health office independently.
• Respond to medical emergencies and follow established school protocols.

Qualifications

• Active New Jersey RN license required.
• Previous school nursing experience required.
• Experience working with children or adolescents preferred.
• Experience in a special education setting is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and manage a school health office.
• Strong communication, assessment, and organizational skills.
• Must meet applicable New Jersey school nursing credential and background screening requirements.

Additional Information

Candidates must be available for the full school schedule and able to commit to the assignment through June 2027.

Apply Today!

In addition to working with the most highly respected clients in the health care field, you can expect:

• Highly competitive and weekly pay.
• Personal and online Career Advisement and Development

Important information: This position is recruited for by a remote TemPositions Group office. Please submit your resume to be considered for this position. If you have questions about the opening, you may contact the recruiter for this position at jwiggins@tempositions.com We look forward to hearing from you!

Benefits:
We offer eligible employees competitive pay and access to a range of benefits and support programs based on assignment type, schedule, length of employment, and eligibility requirements, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, short-term disability, 401(k), employee assistance, childcare assistance, discounts, paid holidays, and longevity bonuses. Depending on the benefit, cost may be paid by the Company, the employee, or shared between both.

EOE:
We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.