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Nursing Jobs in New York State

New York is one of the top five most populated states in America, which means there’s lots of people there who need healthcare services. If you’re considering nursing jobs in New York, IntelyCare can help you narrow your search. We’ve got the latest full-time, part-time, contract, temporary, per diem, and travel nurse jobs in New York in numerous specialty areas. Learn what living and working in the Empire State can offer you.

Quick Facts About New York Nursing Jobs

Does NY belong to the Nurse Licensure Compact? No. For more information about the rules and regulations that apply to nursing professionals in the state, check out our overview of the New York Nurse Practice Act.
How much do nurses make in NY? The average annual salaries for New York nursing jobs depend on your license/certification:
NP salary in New York: $148,410
RN salary in New York: $110,490
LPN salary in New York: $66,380
CNA salary in New York: $47,530
Where can I learn more about NY requirements for nurse licenses? Check out the New York Board of Nursing for the latest information. You can also read our article that explains the process for nursing license renewal in New York.
What are the most populous cities in New York? The top five NY cities by population are found in New York City and on Long Island:
New York City
Hempstead
Brookhaven
Islip
Oyster Bay
You can find additional New York state nursing jobs in these populous cities outside of the NYC area:
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
Amherst
Albany

What to Know When Pursuing Nursing Jobs in New York

More than 19.5 million people live in New York, and nearly half of the population is located in New York City. This state is among the most diverse in the country and ranks third for most foreign-born residents, so cultural competence is a critical skill for all nursing professionals who work here. Approximately 68.5% of residents are White, nearly 20% are Hispanic or Latino, nearly 18% are Black, nearly 10% are Asian, and nearly 3% identify as two or more races. New York City is home to the fourth- largest adult LGBTQ+ population in the country.

Around 31% of NY households speak a language other than English, compared to 22.5% of all households in the country. If you’re multilingual, be sure to mention this in your nursing resume summary.

You’ll find New York nursing jobs for a variety of roles:

Working in New York

Healthcare is the fastest growing job sector in the state. Over the course of just one year, the number of healthcare jobs increased by 12%. This was more than double the increase in any other state and represented nearly one-third of the growth in healthcare jobs nationwide.

New York is known for its formidable hospitals and medical systems. You can find jobs in facilities such as:

You can also explore acute and post-acute positions with the state of New York, or with NYC Health + Hospitals, the country’s largest municipal healthcare delivery system. For more post-acute opportunities, the New York Office of the Aging runs numerous programs and services, and the Department of Health provides detailed profiles on nursing homes throughout the state.

You’ll need to set aside an average of 32.8 minutes for your one-way commute in NY, which is longer than the country’s average. Around 50% of New Yorkers drive alone to work, 23.5% take public transportation, 12% work from home, 6% carpool, and around 6% walk.

It can be a challenge to balance work and family, so the NY Department of Child Care Services has resources to help you find child care providers and financial assistance. For your furry friends, explore the many available NY pet sitters who can keep your pets occupied while you’re at work.

Living in New York

There’s more to New York than upstate and downstate; there are 10 regions that offer very different types of living. If you’re a city person, you’ll gravitate to the New York City region, but each of the five boroughs — the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island — are unique unto themselves.

One thing that all of New York has in common is an abundance of historic sites. From Ellis Island in NYC to the home of Franklin D. and Eleanor Roosevelt in Hyde Park to the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls, you’re never too far from an important piece of American history.

New York is also home to hundreds of parks, nature centers, beaches, and other ways to enjoy the great outdoors. There are more than 2,000 miles of trails, including the first nature trail in the country specifically designed for people with autism and related disabilities.

If you’re interested in the arts, you’ll find some of the world’s most celebrated institutions in New York. The city is home to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art, but you can also find esteemed collections at the Corning Glass Museum and the Rockwell Museum (Corning), the Memorial Art Gallery (Rochester), the Albright-Knox Art Museum (Buffalo), and so many more.

New York may be best known for its performing arts and entertainment. The city boasts Broadway, off-Broadway, and off-off-Broadway theaters, not to mention Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, and the Apollo Theater, among many others. But you can also find world-class performances throughout the state including at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center (Saratoga Springs), the Landmark Theatre (Syracuse), and EMPAC — Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (Troy) — to name just a few.

New York’s annual weather differs depending on the region. Your wardrobe will be seasonal, for sure. Winter temperatures range from 10 to 40 degrees, and summer temperatures range from the high 70s to the mid 80s.

It should come as no surprise that New York has a high cost of living. Overall, NY is 26% more expensive than the rest of the country, but it depends a lot on which region you’re in. For example, the cost of living in Manhattan is 128% higher but the cost of living in Buffalo is 5% lower.

Discover Great NY Nursing Jobs on IntelyCare

Want to find your best-fitting nursing jobs in New York? We can help. Find out how IntelyCare can match you with jobs in your specialty area and desired facility type.

ICU

Per Diem

Registered Nurse - ICU - Per Diem

apartment Guthrie location_onCorning, NY

$37.31 - $53.33 / HOUR

Position Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence‐based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specific skills for the job are found in the unit specific onboarding checklist and in standards that are applicable to the specialty. Education, License & Cert: - Registered Nurse in the State of Practice. - BSN in Nursing preferred. - Any previously agreed upon effective date for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in nursing between individuals and facilities will remain in effect, including those who transition to their position from the NLRN Program. - Any contract with specific time frames for obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing will supersede the above point and will remain in effect. - Specialty Certification is preferred - BLS certification. - ACLS is unit dependent. Experience: The Registered Nurse must be a registered nurse currently licensed in the state of employment with at least one year of experience. Alternately, the Registered Nurse may have less than one year of experience if they have been transitioned to their position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program. The Registered Nurse must meet the individual nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment. Must maintain BLS certification. ACLS is unit dependent. Specifications regarding educational requirements during employment are determined by the Nursing Department and Nursing Unit. Essential Functions: 1. Employs Nursing Professional Practice: Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' care. Implements and/or administers all prescribed testing, medications, and/or protocols appropriately and in compliance with established standards, while ensuring all pertinent patient/family education has been provided. Develops updates and coordinates the patients' plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Performs and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served. 2. Advocates: Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those we serve. 3. Facilitates Learning: Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including student; Facilities formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community. 4. Aligns Practice with Safety and Quality: Accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care; uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes. Aligns patient safety, self‐safety, and environmental safety as equally important for best outcomes. 5. Engages in Professional Development: Engages in ongoing professional development; practices at the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards. Promotes a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence‐based practice. 6. Leader in Practice Setting & Community: demonstrates leadership as change agents using the collaborative leadership skills of advocacy, influence, and innovation. In partnering with colleagues appropriately delegates, coordinates care, and collaborates with others as equal members of the inter‐professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge. Models professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession. 7. Participates in the planning and presentation of educational programs. 8. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‐inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of the position. Other Duties: 1. Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position. 2. Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff. 3. Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery. 4. Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude. 5. Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations. The pay range for this position is $37.31 - $53.33 per hour.DOE Show more Show less