Registered Nurse applicants have rated the interview process at RWJBarnabas Health with 2.7 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 93% positive. To compare, the company-average is 70% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Registered Nurse roles take an average of 23 days to get hired, when considering 15 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at RWJBarnabas Health overall takes an average of 23 days.
Common stages of the interview process at RWJBarnabas Health as a Registered Nurse according to 15 Glassdoor interviews include:
One on one interview: 26%
Drug test: 17%
Group panel interview: 17%
Background check: 13%
Presentation: 9%
Phone interview: 9%
Personality test: 4%
Skills test: 4%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at RWJBarnabas Health (Newark, NJ)
Interview
I applied online for several positions. HR called me to set-up an interview. Interview with HR, then with the manager. First interview, I was informed that they were looking for more experience. Then HR set me up an interview for another unit that they felt I was a better fit. One week after, I was offered the position. Start date was 3 weeks later.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why would you want to work for this unit. Describe a situation you went above and beyond for a patient.
I applied in-person. I interviewed at RWJBarnabas Health (Lakewood, NJ) in Feb 2026
Interview
Attended a job fair. Was busy but well organized and interviewing manager was wonderful. Met with the hiring manager and if there was an immediate decision, you met with talent acquisition.
The director will waste your time and have you come back to meet with educators who also waste your time and wait 2 weeks to finially tell you they’re looking at other applicants
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Question 1
What are you going to specialize in for your masters degree
Interview process was quick and organized. Heard back from the Human Resources department in a decent amount of time. Interviewed with People who played major roles in the livelihood od the workplace.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Questions pertaining to you history, experience and future goals here at RWJBH