Robert Johnson University Hospital said that the striking nurses had become "increasingly aggressive" and were blocking the entrance to a parking garage.
Members of United Steelworkers Local 4-200 rejected an offer from RWJUH initially made Aug. 2 that the hospital said was never submitted to union members for consideration. They also rejected an offer to send the dispute to binding arbitration and return to work.
A Middlesex County woman was arrested after her 11-month-old daughter died of fentanyl poisoning. Prosecutors say Heather Cupano gave Narcan to the baby and delayed calling for help for 2 days.