Contract Nurse RN Jobs in New York
Contract Nurse RN jobs in New York are among the most active in the country, with steady demand across major hospital systems, academic medical centers, and specialty care facilities, covering everything from new graduate nurses to senior clinical leads. The heaviest hiring is concentrated in New York City, Buffalo, and Albany, where large employers like NYU Langone Health, Northwell Health, and NewYork-Presbyterian consistently staff contract roles. Critical care, medical-surgical, and emergency nursing are the most in-demand specialties for contract positions throughout the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health is offering 13-week travel contracts for RNs at Geneva General Hospital.
RN ED
Health Insurance available at the first of the month, after 30 days
Day/Night and Weekend Rotations
12 hour shifts
7a-7p/7p-7a
Requirements
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
License: Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Nurse
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS Basic Coronary Care
Experience: 1-year acute care experience required. Moderate Sedation Competency, analytical skills to assess, prepare, implement and evaluate the outcomes of the plan of care for patients / families. Demonstrated the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and the ability to deal with people in a professional and courteous manner. The ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Computer literacy
Responsibility Summary
The Registered Nurse applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical and communication skills in delivering high quality compassionate care to patients and families. The Registered Professional Nurse assesses patient needs, develops a plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, provides direct care, evaluates patient progress, and coordinates the care delivery throughout the patients' episode. The Registered Nurse in Intensive Care develops specialized skills to care for critically ill unstable patients. The RN develops a strong working knowledge of life support machines, cardiac monitoring systems and other life-preserving medical equipment and nursing interventions essential for a critical care nurse. The RN is accountable for patient family education to assist the patient and family in understanding self-care beyond hospitalization, including lifestyle changes to support health and healing. The Registered Nurse is expected to promote comfort and provide emotional support in a healing environment.
UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health is...
A multi-institutional health system that provides a full range of acute and long term health care services to residents of the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York. Acute and long term care services are provided on three campuses located in Ontario, Seneca and Yates Counties. Primary care services are provided in Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates Counties.
By selecting our health system, you will be joining an organization with the Vision to be the Best Health System of our size in the U.S. and an Employer of Choice!
Hourly Rate Based on Experience $55-$60
FLH123
Compensation: $55-$60
UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health is offering 13-week travel contracts for RNs at Geneva General Hospital.
RN ED
Health Insurance available at the first of the month, after 30 days
Day/Night and Weekend Rotations
12 hour shifts
7a-7p/7p-7a
Requirements
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
License: Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Nurse
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS Basic Coronary Care
Experience: 1-year acute care experience required. Moderate Sedation Competency, analytical skills to assess, prepare, implement and evaluate the outcomes of the plan of care for patients / families. Demonstrated the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and the ability to deal with people in a professional and courteous manner. The ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities and enhance the spirit of teamwork through effective role modeling. Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Computer literacy
Responsibility Summary
The Registered Nurse applies knowledge of nursing theory, technical and communication skills in delivering high quality compassionate care to patients and families. The Registered Professional Nurse assesses patient needs, develops a plan of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, provides direct care, evaluates patient progress, and coordinates the care delivery throughout the patients' episode. The Registered Nurse in Intensive Care develops specialized skills to care for critically ill unstable patients. The RN develops a strong working knowledge of life support machines, cardiac monitoring systems and other life-preserving medical equipment and nursing interventions essential for a critical care nurse. The RN is accountable for patient family education to assist the patient and family in understanding self-care beyond hospitalization, including lifestyle changes to support health and healing. The Registered Nurse is expected to promote comfort and provide emotional support in a healing environment.
UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health is...
A multi-institutional health system that provides a full range of acute and long term health care services to residents of the Finger Lakes region in Upstate New York. Acute and long term care services are provided on three campuses located in Ontario, Seneca and Yates Counties. Primary care services are provided in Ontario, Seneca, Wayne and Yates Counties.
By selecting our health system, you will be joining an organization with the Vision to be the Best Health System of our size in the U.S. and an Employer of Choice!
Hourly Rate Based on Experience $55-$60
FLH123
Compensation: $55-$60
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The qualifications that appear most often in contract nurse RN jobs across New York.
- Active New York State Registered Nurse license issued by the Office of the Professions
- Current BLS certification and ACLS certification for most acute care settings
- Minimum one year of recent clinical experience in an acute care or specialty environment
- Ability to meet hospital credentialing requirements and complete facility orientation
- Proficiency with major electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- Willingness to accept assignments at multiple facilities within an agreed geographic region
Contract Nurse RN Jobs in New York: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a contract nurse rn in New York?
You start by earning a nursing degree, either an associate degree in nursing or a bachelor of science in nursing, then passing the NCLEX-RN exam. New York requires licensure through the New York State Education Department Office of the Professions before you can practice. Once licensed, most contract positions ask for at least one year of clinical experience in a relevant specialty before a staffing agency or hospital system will place you on a contract assignment.
How much do contract nurse RNs make in New York?
Contract nurse RNs in New York earn a median of about $109,440 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $79,760 for the lowest 10% to over $157,090 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire contract nurse rns in New York?
Employers hiring contract nurse rns in New York right now include Finger Lakes Health, DiningRD, and SUFFOLK COUNTY, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. New York's dense network of large academic medical centers and regional health systems creates consistent demand for contract nurses across all specialties and boroughs.
Which New York cities have the most contract nurse rn jobs?
Geneva, Riverhead, and Rochester have the most contract nurse rn openings in New York. New York City drives the largest share of postings because of its concentration of flagship academic medical centers and Level I trauma centers, while Buffalo and Albany anchor demand in their regions through large health systems like Kaleida Health and Albany Medical Center Health System.
Are there remote contract nurse rn jobs in New York?
Yes, but they're rare. Nursing is a hands-on clinical role, so the large majority of contract positions require on-site presence at a hospital, clinic, or care facility. About 0% of contract nurse rn openings tied to New York are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be in utilization review, case management, or telehealth triage rather than direct bedside care.
How can I get hired as a contract nurse rn in New York with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is applying to a new graduate residency program, which many large New York health systems run specifically to place newly licensed RNs in their first clinical year. Northwell Health, NYU Langone, and NewYork-Presbyterian all operate structured residency programs that prepare new grads for independent practice. Completing your NCLEX-RN promptly and earning a New York State RN license through the Office of the Professions before you apply strengthens your candidacy considerably for these programs.
Where can I find and apply to contract nurse rn jobs in New York?
You can find and apply to contract nurse rn jobs in New York on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the available roles, find positions that match your specialty and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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