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Freelance Rn Writing Jobs in New Jersey (NOW HIRING)

Travel Behavioral Health RN

Belle Mead, NJ · On-site

$1.8K - $2.5K/wk

Document all patient information on medical charts and follow physician's written orders while ... TNAA TotalMed RN Job ID #1492751. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week ...

Registered Nurse (RN)

Edison, NJ · On-site

$28 - $37/hr

Current RN License * BCLS certification * Ability to lift 50 pounds ... Effective oral and written communication skills * Ability to work with a diverse patient population

RN Registered Nurse

Toms River, NJ · On-site

$42 - $45/hr

To administer medications to patients upon written order of a physician * To administer treatments ... Must possess active RN license from the State of New Jersey Rates are 42.00-45.00 based on ...

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How much do freelance rn writing jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance rn writing in New Jersey is $23.63, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.72 and $26.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is freelance RN writing?

Freelance RN writing involves registered nurses (RNs) creating written content on healthcare topics for various clients, such as medical websites, educational platforms, or healthcare organizations. These writers use their clinical expertise to produce accurate and trustworthy articles, blog posts, patient education materials, and more. Freelance RN writers often work independently, choosing their clients and projects, and may cover a range of subjects from patient care tips to summaries of new medical research. This role allows nurses to leverage their experience while enjoying the flexibility of remote, project-based work.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a freelance RN writer?

To thrive as a Freelance RN Writer, you need a registered nursing license, strong clinical knowledge, and advanced writing skills. Familiarity with medical writing guidelines, citation management tools, and platforms like Microsoft Word or Google Docs is typically required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to translate complex medical concepts for various audiences make a writer stand out. These skills ensure the creation of accurate, credible, and engaging healthcare content tailored to different readerships.

How do freelance RN writers typically find and maintain clients?

Freelance RN writers often find clients through a combination of networking, online job boards, and professional platforms such as LinkedIn or specialized freelance sites. Many also join nursing and medical writing associations to connect with potential clients and stay updated on industry needs. Building a strong portfolio and maintaining ongoing communication with clients is key to securing repeat business. It’s common to juggle multiple projects with varying deadlines, so time management and clear client expectations are crucial for long-term success in this role.

What is the difference between Freelance Rn Writing vs Medical Writer?

AspectFreelance Rn WritingMedical Writer
CredentialsRegistered Nurse license, healthcare knowledgeMedical or scientific degree, certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentRemote, freelance basis, client projectsCorporate, agency, or freelance, often in office or remote
Industry UsageHealthcare, wellness, patient educationPharmaceutical, biotech, medical communications

Freelance Rn Writers focus on creating content related to healthcare and patient education, leveraging nursing credentials. Medical Writers often work on scientific documents, regulatory submissions, and clinical content, requiring specialized medical or scientific degrees. Both roles can be remote and freelance, but they serve different industry needs and require distinct expertise.

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Infographic showing various Freelance Rn Writing job openings in New Jersey as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 55% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 28% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $49,149 per year, or $23.6 per hour.

Registered Nurse, Per Diem, Variable, Emergency Department, Atlantic Health Morristown...

Registered Nurse

Morristown, NJ • On-site

$85 - $105/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


Key responsibilities

  • Monitor patients, administer medications, and keep records of patient conditions.

  • Assess, implement, and evaluate patient nursing care plans in collaboration with healthcare team members.

  • Record patient vital signs, medical information, and report changes in patient conditions.


Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for working with other healthcare professionals to help treat patients with various injuries, illnesses or disabilities. Monitors patients, administers medications, keeps records, consults with healthcare providers, educates patients and more.

Principal Accountabilities
  1. Maintains accurate, complete health care records and reports.
  2. Administers medications to patients and monitors them for side effects and reactions.
  3. Prescribes assistive medical devices and related treatments.
  4. Monitors, reports, and records symptoms or changes in patient conditions.
  5. Assesses, implements, plans, or evaluates patient nursing care plans by working with healthcare team members.
  6. Records patient vital signs and medical information.
  7. Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS

Education: BSN preferred. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution.

Experience: 2 -3 years of ED Experience

Certificates: BLS, ACLS and PALS required

Licenses: Valid NJ RN license or compact license

Other Desired Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge:

  • Strong interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Patient and compassionate nature
  • Ability to operate as part of a team
  • Proficiency in computer -based data management programs and information systems.
  • Specialty knowledge, skills, and abilities may be required based on department/specialty group assigned
ABOUT US

At Atlantic Health, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 22,000 team members. Headquarters in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

  • Atlantic Health Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
  • Atlantic Health CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
  • Atlantic Medical Group
  • Atlantic Visiting Nurse
  • Atlantic Mobile Health
  • Atlantic Rehabilitation

We have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

  • Chosen for 17 years by Fortune as one of the magazine's "100 Best Companies to Work For."
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook Named by Newsweek as two of the "World's Best Hospitals" in 2026.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook ranked within the top three hospitals in New Jersey by U.S. News & World Report's 2025-2026 Best Hospital rankings.
  • Atlantic Health scored four "A" grades by The Leapfrog Group in its Fall 2025 Hospital Safety Grades, performance measures reflecting errors, accidents, injuries and injections, as well as systems hospitals have in place to prevent harm.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown and Atlantic Health Overlook are New Jersey's only hospitals to be named among America's 50 Best hospitals by Healthgrades in 2026.
  • Named by Becker's Healthcare as one of the "165 Top Places to Work in Healthcare - 2026.
  • Atlantic Health Morristown, Atlantic Health Overlook, Atlantic Health Chilton and Atlantic Health Newton all Forbes Top Hospitals for 2026.
  • Named by Newsweek as one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Inclusion & Diversity 2025.
  • Atlantic Health rated LEVEL 9 - 2025 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired.

Morristown Medical Center is a nationally-recognized leader in cardiology and heart surgery, orthopedics, gynecology, geriatrics, gastroenterology and GI surgery, pulmonology and lung surgery, and urology.

We are the only hospital in New Jersey named one of America's '50 Best Hospitals' for six consecutive years by Healthgrades and one of the World's Best Hospitals by Newsweek. We were included on Becker's Healthcare 2020 list of "100 Great Hospitals in America". In addition, Leapfrog recognized us with an "A" hospital safety grade - its highest - twelve consecutive times, and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services awarded us again with its highest five-start rating in 2020.

Morristown Medical Center is a Magnet Hospital for Excellence in Nursing Service, the highest level of recognition achievable from the American Nurses Credentialing Center for facilities that provide acute care services. Our nonprofit hospital was also designated a Level I Regional Trauma Center by the American College of Surgeons and a Level II by the State of NJ.

Atlantic Health offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package

that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
  • Life & AD&D Insurance.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
  • PTO & Paid Sick Leave
  • Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
  • Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
  • Backup and On-Site Childcare
  • Well-Being Rewards
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
  • Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
  • Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

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