Registered Nurse - Ketamine Clinic - Manhattan $65-$80 per hour
New York, NY
- Eligibility
- RNGeneral
Posted Jun 18
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Clinic
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Above most NY PRN postings
NY PRN postings that state pay run $33/hr to $73/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $61/hr, across 216 postings.
About this role
Keta Medical Center
Position: Per Diem Registered Nurse (RN) – Ketamine Clinic Location: Midtown and Upper West Side
Compensation
$65/hour (Weekdays) | $80/hour (Weekends)
Overview
Keta Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and skilled Per Diem RN to join our Manhattan team. Our clinic operates 7 days a week, and we’re looking for nurses who can commit to 4–5 shifts or more per month. Shifts typically range from 6 to 12 hours.
This role is ideal for RNs with a background in emergency care, strong IV skills, and a calm, reassuring presence. You’ll play a key role in administering ketamine treatments, monitoring patients throughout their sessions, and supporting their journey toward improved mental health.
Key Responsibilities
- Administer IV ketamine treatments
- Monitor patients for safety and comfort during sessions
- Document clinical observations accurately and promptly
- Provide compassionate, attentive care to individuals experiencing mood or trauma-related conditions
- Maintain compliance with safety protocols and clinic standards
Requirements
- Active New York RN license
- Emergency care experience preferred
- Proficient in IV placement and monitoring
- Current BLS certification
- Excellent communication and bedside manner
Why Join Keta?
At Keta Medical Center, we prioritize both patient well-being and staff support. You’ll join a dynamic clinical team leading the way in innovative, evidence-based mental health treatment.
Learn more about our work at ketamc.com.
Staffing agencies and recruiters, please do not contact us about this posting. We do not accept unsolicited resumes and will not consider candidates submitted by staffing agencie
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Requirements
- Active New York RN license
- Emergency care experience preferred
- Proficient in IV placement and monitoring
- Current BLS certification
- Excellent communication and bedside manner
Place
- City
- New York, NY
- Median rent
- $1,821/mo
- Local household income
- $80,483/yr
- Metro price level
- 13% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
New York area index 112.6, where 100 is the national average.
New York City delivers unmatched energy, world-class hospitals, and career opportunities few cities can rival. From the bustling streets of Manhattan to the brownstone-lined blocks of Brooklyn, every borough offers distinct character. It's fast-paced and expensive, but for nurses seeking high-acuity experience, cultural richness, and a true 24-hour city vibe, the payoff is enormous.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
Keta Medical Center is a specialty ketamine clinic focused on innovative mental health care, with locations in Manhattan (Midtown and Upper West Side) and Oradell, NJ. The clinic operates seven days a week and provides ketamine infusion therapy for patients…
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- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
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- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
