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.

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