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Registered Nurse Per Diem Jobs in New York

Top RN Travel Nurse Jobs in New York

We currently offer 75 of the best RN travel jobs in New York RN travel jobs are currently available in cities like New York and Brooklyn. We have new jobs updating daily, so be sure to Apply Now so our specialists can make sure you get first crack. We make it as easy as possible for you to compare RN nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on traveling nurse salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average Registered Nurse travel nurse working in New York earned about $46 per hour as of Apr 1, 2025. Today, you can find RN jobs with a salary range between $34 to $88 per hour. The city with the highest paying RN job is currently New York with a position for a Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse (PEDS ER RN) – Pediatric Emergency Room at $88 per hour.

In New York, there are a number of hospital facilities with RN nursing staff. St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center in Buffalo, New York Presbyterian – Westchester in Bronxville and NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Hospital (FKA Hudson Valley Hospital Center) in Cortlandt Manor are well known in New York.

If you have a specific start date in mind, the earliest start date in New York is May 25, 2025 for a Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse (PEDS ER RN) – Pediatric Emergency Room role at $88 per hour. The latest start date for an RN job is May 25, 2025 for a Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse (PEDS ER RN) – Pediatric Emergency Room role at $74 per hour. Find additional possibilities by sorting “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a(n) RN travel job.

With great things to do, people to meet and places to see, New York is a popular place for RN travel jobs! Also be sure to check out our resources on how to become a travel nurse and nursing license renewal.

Top Cities in New York with Per Diem Registered Nurse Jobs

AMN Healthcare currently has 75 per diem Registered Nurse positions available in the state of New York. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Highest Paying Jobs in New York

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Registered Nurse positions available in New York.
per diem
Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse (PEDS ER RN)
  • New York, New York – 10032
  • 12 D,
  • May 25, 2025
$82 to $88
Hourly Pay*
A pediatric emergency room nurse is responsible for providing care to children who are experiencing a medical emergency. They may also be tasked with coordinating the efforts of other healthcare professionals, such as doctors and paramedics, who are working to treat the patient. Pediatric ER nurses must have strong interpersonal skills in order to effectively communicate with parents, children, and other medical professionals. They must also be able to calmly handle stressful situations that commonly occur in an emergency room setting.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse (PICU RN)
  • New York, New York – 10065
  • 12 D,
  • May 25, 2025
$75 to $81
Hourly Pay*
PICU RN’s provide care for children and adolescents with life-threatening or high acuity conditions that require constant monitoring. PICU RN’s provide medications, intravenous fluids, and artificial nutrition. PICU RN’s collaborate with families, physicians and other healthcare professionals or clinicians, to determine the best course of patient care and recovery. PICU RN’s work in the pediatric intensive care unit; an area within a hospital specializing in the care of critically ill infants, children, and teenagers. The unit below PICU is called Peds, similar to a Med Surg unit at an adult facility. PICU RN’s often float to Peds as needed.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS and PALS are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse (PICU RN)
  • New York, New York – 10065
  • 12 N,
  • May 25, 2025
$75 to $81
Hourly Pay*
PICU RN’s provide care for children and adolescents with life-threatening or high acuity conditions that require constant monitoring. PICU RN’s provide medications, intravenous fluids, and artificial nutrition. PICU RN’s collaborate with families, physicians and other healthcare professionals or clinicians, to determine the best course of patient care and recovery. PICU RN’s work in the pediatric intensive care unit; an area within a hospital specializing in the care of critically ill infants, children, and teenagers. The unit below PICU is called Peds, similar to a Med Surg unit at an adult facility. PICU RN’s often float to Peds as needed.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS and PALS are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse (NICU RN)
  • New York, New York – 10038
  • 12 N,
  • May 25, 2025
$69 to $74
Hourly Pay*
NICU RN's are responsible for total care of infants who may be diagnosed with congenital defects, delivery complications, or most often, prematurity. They formulate nursing care plans and assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments in these plans. NICU RN’s administer medications and perform complex procedures to coordinate all aspects of a patient’s care. NICU RN’s work in the NICU unit of a hospital. Hospitals are given a NICU Level I-IV based upon the type of care provided and the extent of technology available. Level I (lowest) is designed for less critically ill infants, while Level IV (highest) provides the most sophisticated care for ill, or premature infants.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS, CCRN and STABLE are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Bronxville

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Registered Nurse positions available in Bronxville.
per diem
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse (NICU RN)
  • Bronxville, New York – 10708
  • 12 N,
  • May 25, 2025
$69 to $74
Hourly Pay*
NICU RN’s are responsible for total care of infants who may be diagnosed with congenital defects, delivery complications, or most often, prematurity. They formulate nursing care plans and assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments in these plans. NICU RN’s administer medications and perform complex procedures to coordinate all aspects of a patient’s care. NICU RN’s work in the NICU unit of a hospital. Hospitals are given a NICU Level I-IV based upon the type of care provided and the extent of technology available. Level I (lowest) is designed for less critically ill infants, while Level IV (highest) provides the most sophisticated care for ill, or premature infants.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS, CCRN and STABLE are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse (NICU RN)
  • Bronxville, New York – 10708
  • 12 D,
  • May 25, 2025
$69 to $74
Hourly Pay*
NICU RN’s are responsible for total care of infants who may be diagnosed with congenital defects, delivery complications, or most often, prematurity. They formulate nursing care plans and assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments in these plans. NICU RN’s administer medications and perform complex procedures to coordinate all aspects of a patient’s care. NICU RN’s work in the NICU unit of a hospital. Hospitals are given a NICU Level I-IV based upon the type of care provided and the extent of technology available. Level I (lowest) is designed for less critically ill infants, while Level IV (highest) provides the most sophisticated care for ill, or premature infants.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS, CCRN and STABLE are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Labor and Delivery Nurse (L&D RN)
  • Bronxville, New York – 10708
  • 12 D,
  • May 25, 2025
$64 to $68
Hourly Pay*
LD RN’s care for women during labor and childbirth, monitoring the baby and the mother, coaching mothers and assisting doctors. They prepare women, and their families, for the stages of giving birth and help patients with breastfeeding after the baby is born. In addition to assisting women throughout labor and the birthing process, LD RN' s care for women who experience complications with their pregnancies and assist surgeons during cesarean deliveries. LD RN’s can work in a variety of settings such as hospital delivery rooms, physician’s offices, birthing centers, and community clinics. L&D RN’s may be asked to float to Postpartum or Mother Baby due to census.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • NRP and AWHONN are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Intensive Care Unit Nurse (ICU RN)
  • Bronxville, New York – 10708
  • 12 D,
  • May 25, 2025
$64 to $68
Hourly Pay*
ICU RN's provide highly specialized care to patients who suffer from a serious injury or illness. ICU RN’s need to keep watch over people whose condition may undergo rapid changes as well as care for those who are often too ill to care for themselves in even the most basic capacity. ICU RN’s work in the ICU unit of a hospital, sometimes called Critical Care. ICU RN’s may be asked to float to PCU or TeleEducation/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS and CRRT are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Brooklyn

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Registered Nurse positions available in Brooklyn.
per diem
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse (NICU RN)
  • Brooklyn, New York – 11215
  • 12 D,
  • May 25, 2025
$69 to $74
Hourly Pay*
NICU RN's are responsible for total care of infants who may be diagnosed with congenital defects, delivery complications, or most often, prematurity. They formulate nursing care plans and assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments in these plans. NICU RN’s administer medications and perform complex procedures to coordinate all aspects of a patient’s care. NICU RN’s work in the NICU unit of a hospital. Hospitals are given a NICU Level I-IV based upon the type of care provided and the extent of technology available. Level I (lowest) is designed for less critically ill infants, while Level IV (highest) provides the most sophisticated care for ill, or premature infants.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS, CCRN and STABLE are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse (NICU RN)
  • Brooklyn, New York – 11215
  • 12 N,
  • May 25, 2025
$69 to $74
Hourly Pay*
NICU RN's are responsible for total care of infants who may be diagnosed with congenital defects, delivery complications, or most often, prematurity. They formulate nursing care plans and assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments in these plans. NICU RN’s administer medications and perform complex procedures to coordinate all aspects of a patient’s care. NICU RN’s work in the NICU unit of a hospital. Hospitals are given a NICU Level I-IV based upon the type of care provided and the extent of technology available. Level I (lowest) is designed for less critically ill infants, while Level IV (highest) provides the most sophisticated care for ill, or premature infants.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS, CCRN and STABLE are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Labor and Delivery Nurse (L&D RN)
  • Brooklyn, New York – 11215
  • 12 D,
  • May 25, 2025
$64 to $68
Hourly Pay*
LD RN's care for women during labor and childbirth, monitoring the baby and the mother, coaching mothers and assisting doctors. They prepare women, and their families, for the stages of giving birth and help patients with breastfeeding after the baby is born. In addition to assisting women throughout labor and the birthing process, LD RN' s care for women who experience complications with their pregnancies and assist surgeons during cesarean deliveries. LD RN's can work in a variety of settings such as hospital delivery rooms, physician’s offices, birthing centers, and community clinics. L&D RN’s may be asked to float to Postpartum or Mother Baby due to census.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • NRP and AWHONN are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Intensive Care Unit Nurse (ICU RN)
  • Brooklyn, New York – 11215
  • 12 N,
  • May 25, 2025
$64 to $68
Hourly Pay*
ICU RN's provide highly specialized care to patients who suffer from a serious injury or illness. ICU RN’s need to keep watch over people whose condition may undergo rapid changes as well as care for those who are often too ill to care for themselves in even the most basic capacity. ICU RN’s work in the ICU unit of a hospital, sometimes called Critical Care. ICU RN’s may be asked to float to PCU or TeleEducation/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS and CRRT are often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Highest Paying Jobs in Johnson City

AMN Healthcare currently has per diem Registered Nurse positions available in Johnson City.
per diem
Operating Room Nurse (OR RN)
  • Johnson City, New York – 13790
  • 12 E,
  • May 25, 2025
$65 to $69
Hourly Pay*
OR RN’s provide care for patients before, during, and after surgery. Duties include patient education, circulating nurse and/or scrub nurse, and potentially First Assist. Work alongside surgical teams to make sure that patients are receiving the best possible care; serve as liaisons between the surgical team and the patients ' families.  OR RN’s work in the operating room of a hospital. There are several types of operating rooms depending on the type of surgery such as: General, Orthopedic, Neuro, Spine, Urology, and Cardiac/Thoracic.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Virtual Interview AUTO OFFER, 12 weeks, ASAP Start, CALL HOURS: up to 1 shift of call per week – these call shifts will only be assigned on daysscheduled to work 1 shift following shift of work on required scheduled weekend 
per diem
Progressive Care Unit Nurse (PCU/SDU RN)
  • Johnson City, New York – 13790
  • 12 N,
  • May 25, 2025
$65 to $69
Hourly Pay*
PCU RN's closely monitor patients recently released from the ICU before those patients are moved to regular hospital beds. PCU RN’S monitor cardiac and other critical vital signs and detect any changes, thereby enabling intervention of life-threatening, or emergency situations. PCU RN’s work in hospitals, and usually will float as needed to work in Tele or Med Surg units.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • ACLS is often required
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
per diem
Oncology Nurse (Oncology RN)
  • Johnson City, New York – 13790
  • 12 N,
  • May 25, 2025
$59 to $63
Hourly Pay*
Oncology RN's care for provides care for cancer patients and those at risk for getting the disease. They monitor physical conditions, prescribe medication, and administer chemotherapy and other treatments. Oncology RN’s also monitor patients who are acutely ill with a wide variety of medical problems and diseases or are recovering from surgery. They handle large patient loads, juggle multiple patient populations, and adapt to the ever-changing face of nursing care. Although most Oncology RN’s work in the hospital setting, they can work in a variety of settings includes camps, clinics, schools, and ambulatory care centers.Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
  • OCN certification is often required
*Local Contract 8-13 Weeks, 36-48 hr GWW
per diem
Emergency Room Nurse (ER RN)
  • Johnson City, New York – 13790
  • 12 D,
  • May 25, 2025
$59 to $63
Hourly Pay*
ER RN’s treat patients in emergency situations where they are experiencing trauma or injury. They quickly recognize life-threatening problems and are trained to help solve them on the spot. ER RN’s treat a variety of conditions from sore throats to heart attacks for patients of all ages and backgrounds. They will stabilize patients experiencing trauma and help minimize pain. ER RN’s work in hospital emergency rooms and departments (ER and ED), ambulances, helicopters, urgent care centers, sports arenas, and more. ER’s and hospitals are given a Trauma Rating I-III based upon the kinds of resources available in a trauma center, and the number of patients admitted yearly. Level I is the highest (capable of providing total care for every aspect of injury) and Level III (Level-3) being the lowest. Education/Requirements:
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN): 4-Year Education 
  • Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN): 2-Year Education 
  • You must earn an ADN or BSN degree and pass the NCLEX to apply for a license as a RN. 
  • RN‘s can only work with an active state license.
*Per Diem Shifts Available  Recent Experience Required.
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Statistics on RN Jobs in New York

View helpful statistics about RN travel nursing jobs based on historical data in New York. This data is based on the last three months of RN job postings. Our statistics are updated regularly, which means you can find the most accurate Registered Nurse job salary trends, the types of shifts, and common contract durations available and more. Learn more about travel nursing salaries.

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FAQs about Registered Nurse Jobs in New York

On average, how much does an RN travel nurse make in New York?

A Registered Nurse nurse in New York can make an average of $61 per hour.

How much does a night shift RN travel nurse make on average in New York?

A: A 12 Hour Night shift Registered Nurse in New York can make an average of $63 per hour based on recent job availability.

How much does a day shift RN make on average in New York?

A: A 12 Hour Day shift Registered Nurse in New York can make an average of $63 per hour based on recent job availability.

How many travel Registered Nurse jobs are currently available in New York?

There are currently 75 Registered Nurse travel nursing jobs available in New York. We also get new jobs daily, so be sure to apply now and a recruiter will help you find the perfect fit as jobs become available.

Historically, what hospitals and healthcare facilities have Registered Nurse staff in New York?

  • St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center in Buffalo
  • New York Presbyterian – Westchester in Bronxville
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Hospital (FKA Hudson Valley Hospital Center) in Cortlandt Manor
  • New York Presbyterian – Queens in Flushing
  • New York Presbyterian – Lower Manhattan Hospital in New York

What is the most common type of shift for RN travel nursing jobs in New York?

12 Hour Night shifts was the most common duration for an RN traveling nurse job in New York cities based on the last 6 months.

What are the top paying RN jobs available in New York currently?

Locating RN Travel Nursing Jobs in New York

Cities like Binghamton, Brooklyn, Buffalo, New York City, and The Bronx currently have RN travel jobs. New York is a great state to work in and is home to facilities like St Catherine Laboure Health Care Center, New York Presbyterian – Westchester, NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Hospital (FKA Hudson Valley Hospital Center), New York Presbyterian – Queens and New York Presbyterian – Lower Manhattan Hospital which all have RN departments.

Healthcare Facilities in New York that Offer Per Diem Registered Nurse Jobs

These are just examples of some of the healthcare facilities in and around the New York area that have historically offered per diem jobs for Registered Nurse professionals.

Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
4 wks, 8 wks, 9 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 14 wks, and 16 wks
Address
565 ABBOTT RD.
Buffalo, NY 14220
Park Slope Anesthesia Associates, PC.
Shifts
7 D, 8 D, 8 E, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
8 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 24 wks, and 26 wks
Address
506 6th St, NY Methodist Hospital
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Nearby Neighborhoods
Park Slope (11215), South Slope (11215), Gowanus (11215), Prospect Heights (11238), Windsor Terrace (11218)
Samaritan Medical Center
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
5 wks, 8 wks, 9 wks, 10 wks, 11 wks, 12 wks, 13 wks, 15 wks, 25 wks, and 26 wks
Address
830 WASHINGTON ST.
Watertown, NY 13601
Hudson Valley Hospital Center
Shifts
8 D, 10 D, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 wks, 13 wks, and 14 wks
Address
1980 Crompond Road
Cortlandt Manor, NY 10567
* Estimate of payments is intended for informational purposes and includes hourly wages, as well as reimbursements for meal & incidental expenses and housing expenses incurred on behalf of the Company. Please speak with a recruiter for additional details.