Saratoga Springs, NY Nursing Professionals FAQs

The average salary for a registered nurse in the Saratoga Springs area is $65,040 per year. The average salary for an IntelyPro registered nurse is $118,500 per year. With IntelyCare, you can earn weekly pay that’s 25% higher than average. Take a look at IntelyCare’s rates for RNs in Saratoga Springs here.

The average salary for a licensed practical nurse in the Saratoga Springs area is $50,000 per year. The average salary for an IntelyPro licensed practical nurse is $110,200 per year. With IntelyCare, you can earn weekly pay that’s 25% higher than average. Take a look at IntelyCare’s rates for LPNs in Saratoga Springs here.

The average salary for a certified nursing assistant in the Saratoga Springs area is $33,000 per year. The average salary for an IntelyPro certified nursing assistant is $56,100 per year. With IntelyCare, you can earn weekly pay that’s 25% higher than average. Take a look at IntelyCare’s rates for CNAs in Saratoga Springs here.

Saratoga Springs and the rest of New York are experiencing a nursing shortage and nursing professionals are responsible for more patients than they can handle, which is detrimental to the safety of both patients and nurses. Thankfully, on June 18, 2021, the governor of New York signed a landmark hospital and nursing home staffing legislation into state law.

Several nurse groups and unions throughout the state, including the New York State Nurses Association, were instrumental in lobbying for safe staffing mandates for the entire care team.

To become a nursing professional in the Saratoga Springs, NY area, candidates who have graduated from an accredited program must apply for a license through the New York State Education Department. Then, the candidate must pass the NCLEX®. Once a license is obtained, it must be renewed every two years.

In addition to state licensing, IntelyCare asks prospective IntelyPros to have at least six months of experience working in post-acute or in-patient hospital care, as well as the following credentials:

• Annual TB Test
• CPR Certification (RN/LPN Only)
• Annual Physical
• Dementia care experience (To work in some facilities)
• Flu Shot (To work in some facilities)

IntelyCare provides its nursing professionals, or IntelyPros, with the flexibility they need and the compensation they deserve. IntelyPros choose the shifts they want to work and get paid weekly, with the option to receive DailyPay, and typically earn 25% more on average.

Additional benefits include:

• Unlimited bonus opportunities
• Overtime and holiday pay
• Workers’ compensation
• Retirement benefits
• Malpractice insurance
• A supportive community of peers to connect and share experiences with

Read more about the benefits of working as a W-2 employee here.

“Per diem” is Latin for “by the day,” so per diem nursing simply refers to nurses who are scheduled to work on a day-to-day basis. Per diem nurses typically aren’t full-time employees of one specific hospital, division, or care facility, so they’re able to fill shifts anywhere when needed. Many choose to go the per diem route because it provides greater flexibility and control over one’s schedule. It also allows nurses to work in different environments, which can keep the job exciting.

As with everything, there are pros and cons. Per diem doesn’t guarantee work hours, although the Saratoga Springs area’s ongoing nursing shortage has made this less of an issue. Another common concern of working per diem is nurses going into shifts without proper training. Luckily, IntelyCare provides shift orientations directly in-app.

Yes, our in-app education training prepares IntelyPros to stay at the top of their field. Nurses and nursing assistants can easily complete required shift orientations, as well as their continuing education, all from the app.