Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) New Brunswick, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, is New Jersey’s largest academic medical enter through its partnership with Rutgers University and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The 600+-bed adult hospital and 100+- bed Bristol-Myers Squibb Children’s Hospital (BMSCH) are among the busiest in region, offering the highest levels of care in cardiovascular medicine, heart, kidney and pancreas transplantation, cancer care, neuroscience, orthopedics, bariatric surgery, women’s health and pediatrics. As one of the top nursing programs, the RWJUH nursing practice is one of only seven in the world to receive Magnet Recognition six consecutive times.

A Level 1 Trauma Center and the first designated Pediatric Trauma Center in the state, RWJUH serves as a national resource in its groundbreaking approaches to emergency preparedness. RWJUH is also expanding its surgical services by adding 23 new state of-the-art operating rooms, the state’s only intraoperative MRI, a fully automated central sterile processing center and a 54-bed pre- and post-anesthesia unit with all private rooms.

In 2024, RWJUH introduced its new, state-of-the-art trauma care intensive unit. The 10,500-square-foot unit features 12 ICU Patient Rooms equipped with lights, booms, lifts, dialysis connections and computers; spacious staff and clinical support areas; private, welcoming family waiting area; and a private physician-family consultation room. In spring of 2025, the hospital will open the 13-story Ambulatory Services Pavilion with 13 floors of outpatient specialty care, including Cardiovascular, Neurology and Neurosurgery, ENT, Gastroenterology and Plastic Surgery.

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital specializes in:

• Cardiovascular care, including heart surgery and transplantation.

• Cancer care, in partnership with the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey.

• Pediatric care through The Bristol-Myers Squibb Children's Hospital.

• Trauma care as a Level 1 trauma center.

• Transplantation services, including kidney and pancreas transplants.

• Orthopedic and spine surgery.

• Neurological services, including stroke care.

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital ensures quality by:

• Adhering to evidence-based practices and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Maintaining accreditations and certifications from recognized healthcare organizations.

• Engaging in patient-centered care approaches.

• Providing comprehensive staff training and development programs.

mission

 to be a leading academic health system, partnering with communities to build and sustain a healthier New Jersey. 

vision

is to be a premier healthcare destination, providing patient-centered, high-quality, and compassionate care. 

Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) has received numerous awards and recognitions, highlighting its commitment to quality care and patient experience. Some notable achievements include:

• Magnet Recognition®

• DAISY Award

• Certified Nurse's Day

Patient Care and Quality:

• High Performing Hospitals

• America's Best-in-State Hospitals

• Best Regional Hospital in NJ

• High Performing for Adult Specialty of Cancer

Other Notable Recognitions:

• Equity of Care Award
• "Most Wired" Designation
• Leader in LGBTQ Health Care Equality
• Comprehensive Cancer Center
• Best Maternity Care Hospitals
• Gold Recognition from New Jersey Department of Health
• "Great Hospitals in America" by Becker's Hospital Review