Visiting Hours and Guidelines | RWJ University Hospital Rahway NJ Visiting Hours and Guidelines Patients & Visitors Visiting Hours and Guidelines Important Information About Visitation Guidelines at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway Effective February 16, 2026 Visitation Hours Standard Visiting Hours All RWJBarnabas Health adult acute-care hospitals hold visiting hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week. We recognize the vital role that families and loved ones play in supporting a patient’s care and well-being. When medically appropriate, exceptions to standard visiting hours such as end-of-life care, visitors of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU), parents/guardians of pediatric patients, disabled patients with caregivers, and the care partner program can be granted to accommodate unique patient and caregiver needs. Patients and families are encouraged to speak with their care team during a hospital stay to discuss individual circumstances. Additional Visitation Guidelines Visiting hours for specific units may vary. Please be sure to review the visitation guidelines below before visiting. Inpatient acute care units: No more than two visitors per inpatient. Emergency Department: One visitor at the bedside. Pediatric units: Two parents or guardians at the bedside. Surgery: One visitor allowed for surgery and procedure patients until the patient is taken to the pre-op area. One visitor allowed when patient is in recovery and preparing for discharge. End-of-life: Two visitors may visit at the same time. COVID-19-positive patients: No visitors are permitted except for circumstances approved by the care team. All visitors 14 years of age and under: Will not be permitted. We encourage family members and friends to use alternative ways to interact with their loved ones, including phone calls, Facetime, Skype and other means. Masking In response to key viral benchmarks across RWJBarnabas Health and the region, RWJBarnabas Health has updated its masking protocols across all locations in the system. Please see the RWJBarnabas Health visitation page for the latest masking guidelines. Safety Measures Upon checking in, please let a member of our team know if you are experiencing any of the following: If you have a fever or have felt feverish in the last 24 hours or are experiencing COVID-19 or flu-like symptoms. Possible symptoms include, but are not limited to: Fever or chills Cough Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing Fatigue Muscle or body aches Headache New loss of taste or smell Sore throat Congestion or runny nose Nausea or vomiting Diarrhea If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 (or another contagious respiratory illness, such as influenza or RSV) within the last 10 days. If you have had close contact with someone with COVID-19 infection (or another contagious respiratory illness) in the last 10 days even if you are asymptomatic. We thank you in advance for your understanding and patience. Our Quality Testimonials Appointments “So many people are waiting for organs, and becoming a donor has only made my life better,” she says. “Being able to give Carlos the gift of life is a blessing, and I hope our story inspires others to do the same.” Carlos When Gerald Corrado developed a rare swallowing disorder called achalasia, a highly specialized procedure called POEM helped his esophagus empty its contents. Gerald “In addition to my knee, my self-esteem, confidence and quality of life are a thousand percent better. Now I can’t sit still. I’m always on the move.” April View All Stories Watch Testimonial Watch Testimonial Watch Testimonial View All Posts Apr 7, 2026 RWJUH Rahway Appoints Kenneth Janowski, DO, CPE as Chief Medical Officer Feb 10, 2026 RWJBarnabas Health Welcomes U.S. Senator Andy Kim and Lt. Governor Dr. Dale Caldwell for Visit Feb 9, 2026 NJ General Assembly Speaker Coughlin & Rutgers President Tate Tour RWJBarnabas Health Food Programs View All Events Bariatric Surgery Support Group – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway Apr 23, 2026 Bariatric Surgery Informational Session – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway Apr 23, 2026 Mind Your Wellness – Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway Apr 25, 2026 If you Have Hypertension, the Goal is Control - Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Rahway Apr 30, 2026 Find A Doctor RWJ University Hospital Rahway 865 Stone Street Rahway NJ 07065 USA (732) 381-4200 Get Directions Hours Open 24 hours (732) 381-4200 Not finding the treatment you're looking for? View All Services