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Registered Nurse Per Diem Jobs in New York City

Top RN Jobs In & Near New York City, New York

We currently offer 34 of the best available travel jobs in the New York City, New York area. 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 renew nursing licenses and compare RN nursing jobs by allowing you to filter based on salary, shift type, location or duration to find the right job for you.

The average Registered Nurse travel nurse working in New York City earned about $70 per hour as of Nov 1, 2024. Today, you can find RN jobs with a salary range between $40 to $88 per hour.

In New York City proper, the RN travel nursing market can include hospital facilities like New York Presbyterian – Lower Manhattan Hospital and New York Presbyterian Hospital – Morgan Stanley Childrens Hospital with more facilities in nearby areas like Brooklyn, Elmhurst and Jackson Heights to name a few.

We have a variety of options for RN travel jobs in New York City if you have a specific start date in mind. The latest start date for an RN job is Jan 3, 2025 for a Intensive Care Unit Nurse (ICU RN) role at $68 per hour. The earliest start date is Jan 3, 2025 for a Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse (PEDS ER RN) role at $88 per hour. Find additional possibilities by sorting “start date” in the list below.

There are a variety of contract lengths available for a Registered Nurse travel nurse job in New York City.

New York City is a great location for RN travel nurses to live, work and play! Search for additional RN jobs below or apply now and our AMN Healthcare team will help get you started!

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Search Top Paying Per Diem Registered Nurse Jobs in New York City

AMN Healthcare currently has 34 per diem Registered Nurse positions available in the New York City, NY area. Search the most recent jobs below, or click the button below to view all jobs.

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Pediatric Emergency Room Nurse (PEDS ER RN)
  • New York, New York – 10032
  • 12 D,
  • January 3, 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.
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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse (PICU RN)
  • New York, New York – 10065
  • 12 N,
  • January 3, 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.
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Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Nurse (PICU RN)
  • New York, New York – 10065
  • 12 D,
  • January 3, 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.
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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Nurse (NICU RN)
  • New York, New York – 10038
  • 12 D,
  • January 3, 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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Statistics on RN Travel Jobs in New York City, NY

View helpful statistics based on historical data about RN travel jobs in and near New York City. This data is based on the last three months of RN job postings in and around New York City. 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 in New York City and more. Find out more about travel nursing salaries here.

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FAQs About Registered Nurse Jobs in New York City, New York

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

A Registered Nurse in New York City can make an average of $62 per hour.
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What hospitals and healthcare facilities have Registered Nurse staff in or around New York City?

  • The Brooklyn Hospital Center in Brooklyn (2.2 miles from New York City)
  • Manhattan Psychiatric Center in New York City (7.2 miles from New York City)
  • Obgyn Westside PLLC (AKA Chen and Morgan Obgyn Westside Pllc) in New York City (5.5 miles from New York City)
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital for Women and Newborns in New York City (4.4 miles from New York City)
  • Ferny in New York City (3.9 miles from New York City)
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How many travel Registered Nurse jobs are available in New York City currently?

There are currently 34 Registered Nurse travel jobs available in New York City. 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.
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How much does a night shift Registered Nurse make on average in New York City and nearby cities?

A: 12 Hour Night shift Registered Nurse in New York City can make an average of $64 per hour based on recent job availability and travel nurse salary data.
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What shifts are most common for RN travel jobs near New York City?

Based on the last 6 months of data, 12 Hour Night shifts were the most common in New York City and surrounding areas.
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How much does a day shift Registered Nurse make on average in New York City and nearby cities?

A: 12 Hour Day shift Registered Nurse in New York City can make an average of $62 per hour based on recent job availability.
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What are the top paying Registered Nurse jobs available in or near New York City currently?

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Locating RN Travel Nursing Jobs in New York City

Facilities like The Brooklyn Hospital Center, Manhattan Psychiatric Center and Obgyn Westside PLLC (AKA Chen and Morgan Obgyn Westside Pllc) in New York City all offer RN departments. It’s an amazing city to work in and is close to neighborhoods like Boerum Hill (zip code 11217), Downtown Brooklyn (zip code 11201) and Fort Greene (zip code 11205).

Other popular cities near New York City for RN job opportunities are Brooklyn (5.3 miles), Elmhurst (6.9 miles), and Jackson Heights (6.9 miles). These nearby zip codes often have opportunities: 11201 (2.2 miles), 10035 (7.2 miles), and 10310 (7.5 miles).

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New York City Hospitals

In New York City there are 10 hospitals & healthcare facilities with RN staff. See what types of shifts, contract durations, job specialties, and nearby neighborhoods each facility might offer to help you find your next RN travel nursing position in or nearby New York City.

ACN- AIM (West) – Shiftwise
Shifts
7 D and 8 D
Job Durations
13
Departments
Medical Surgical Medical Surgical
Address
622 West 168th Street, Vanderbilt Clinic Building – Second Floor
New York, NY 10032
Columbia University Medical Center – Shiftwise
Shifts
7 D, 8 E, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12 and 13
Departments
Cardiovascular ICU Cardiovascular ICU Dialysis Dialysis Emergency Room Emergency Room Endoscopy Endoscopy Post Anesthesia Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit
Address
630 West 168th Street
New York, NY 10032
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Shifts
7 D, 8 D, 10 D, 10 E, 10 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 13, 17, 24, 28, 25, 14, 26, and 23
Departments
Ambulatory OR Ambulatory Post Anesthesia Care Unit Dialysis Dialysis Emergency Room Emergency Room Endoscopy Endoscopy Intensive Care Unit Intensive Care Unit Interventional Radiology IV Therapy Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Occupational Health Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Operating Room Operating Room Outpatient Oncology Pediatric Pediatric Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Post Anesthesia Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Progressive Care Unit Telemetry Telemetry Urgent Care Wound/Ostomy/Continence
Address
1275 York Avenue, Department of Radiology
New York, NY 10021
Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital – Shiftwise
Shifts
8 D, 8 E, 8 N, 12 D, 12 E, and 12 N
Job Durations
12, 16, 13, and 8
Departments
Endoscopy Endoscopy Labor & Delivery Operating Room Operating Room Pediatric Pediatric Pediatric Emergency Room Pediatric Emergency Room Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Pediatric Operating Room Postpartum Postpartum
Address
3959 Broadway, CHC1-115
New York, NY 10032
Mount Sinai West
Shifts
12 N
Departments
Labor & Delivery
Address
1000 10th Ave
New York, NY 10019
New York Downtown Hospital
Shifts
7 D, 8 D, 10 E, 12 D, and 12 N
Job Durations
13 and 6
Departments
Case Manager Emergency Room Emergency Room Labor & Delivery Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Oncology Operating Room Operating Room Operating Room Operating Room Postpartum Postpartum Telemetry Telemetry
Address
170 William Street
New York, NY 10038
New York Presbyterian – Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Departments
Intensive Care Unit Labor & Delivery Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care Unit – Level II Neurology Oncology Progressive Care Unit
Address
506 6TH ST.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Nearby Neighborhoods
Park Slope (11215), South Slope (11215), Gowanus (11215), Prospect Heights (11238), Windsor Terrace (11218)
New York Presbyterian – Columbia University Medical Center
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Departments
Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Progressive Care Unit
Address
630 W 168th St
New York, NY 10032
New York Presbyterian – Lower Manhattan Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Departments
Emergency Room Intensive Care Unit Medical Surgical Neonatal Intensive Care – Level III-IV
Address
170 WILLIAM ST.
New York, NY 10038
New York Presbyterian Hospital – Morgan Stanley Childrens Hospital
Shifts
12 D and 12 N
Departments
Labor & Delivery Neonatal Pediatric Pediatric Emergency Room Pediatrics, Critical Care-Intensivist Skilled Nursing
Address
3959 Broadway
New York, NY 10032
* 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.