Registered Nurse - Full Time Opportunity Available

Syracuse, New York

Arc of Onondaga is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Posted Sep 24

Shift and hours: No nights or evenings No evenings, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities
Unit and setting: Telehealth Arc of Onondaga is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities
License: RN license Current New York State RN licensureNew York State RN licensure
Term: Permanent Registered Nurse - Full Time Opportunity AvailableFull time

Do you qualify?

License: New York State RN licensure Current New York State RN licensure Check your license
Certification: CPR certification Current CPR certification
Education: degree in Nursing A degree in Nursing
Also asks: New York State driver's license A valid New York State driver's license
Also asks: Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-quality care Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality care
Also asks: Excellent communication and organizational skills
Also asks: A compassionate, person-centered approach to care
Also asks: Ability to collaborate effectively with individuals, families, healthcare providers, and support staff The ability to collaborate effectively with individuals, families, healthcare providers, and support staff

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for Syracuse staff RN rolesSyracuse staff RN postings that state pay run $35/hr to $43/hr, the middle half $36/hr to $40/hr, across 33 postings.
Tuition assistance: Offered
Loan repayment: Offered

Benefits

BenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceMedical, dental, and vision insurance
BenefitsEmployer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA)Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
Benefits401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
BenefitsEmployee Resource Coordination ProgramsEmployee Resource Coordination Programs
BenefitsPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibilityPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
BenefitsTuition reimbursementTuition reimbursement

More benefits (14)

BenefitsGenerous paid time offGenerous paid time off
Benefits12 paid holidays annually12 paid holidays annually
BenefitsVacation timeVacation time
BenefitsPersonal daysPersonal days
BenefitsPaid trainingPaid training
Paid holidays
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Loan forgiveness
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Opportunities for advancement
Vision insurance

The role and schedule

Day to day: develop and maintain individualized care and treatment plans Develop and maintain individualized care and treatment plans.
Day to day: monitor medication administration and ensure accurate documentation and follow-up Monitor medication administration and ensure accurate documentation and appropriate follow-up.
Day to day: train and support direct-care staff in safe medication administration Train and support direct-care staff in safe medication administration.
Day to day: coordinate healthcare services, medical appointments, and follow-up care Coordinate healthcare services, medical appointments, and follow-up care.
Day to day: communicate and collaborate with healthcare providers, families, individuals, and support staff Communicate and collaborate with healthcare providers, families, individuals, and support staff.
Day to day: advocate for the health, dignity, independence, and quality of life of people supported Advocate for the health, dignity, independence, and quality of life of the people we support.
Day to day: manage and maintain consistent caseload with high-quality nursing support Manage and maintain a consistent caseload while providing responsive, high-quality nursing support.
Weekends: no weekends No evenings, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities
On call: no on-call responsibilities
Holidays: no holidays
Details: flexible scheduling including remote work opportunities Flexible scheduling, including opportunities for remote work

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Registered Nurse (RN)

Meaningful work. Exceptional work-life balance. A career with purpose.

Arc of Onondaga is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

As an RN at Arc of Onondaga, you'll play a vital role in promoting the health, safety, dignity, and well-being of the people we support. You'll collaborate with individuals, direct-care staff, families, and healthcare providers to ensure high-quality, person-centered care.

This is more than a nursing position-it's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, make a lasting difference, and enjoy a rewarding career with no nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities.

What You'll Do

As a Registered Nurse, you will

Develop and maintain individualized care and treatment plans.

Monitor medication administration and ensure accurate documentation and appropriate follow-up.

Train and support direct-care staff in safe medication administration.

Coordinate healthcare services, medical appointments, and follow-up care.

Communicate and collaborate with healthcare providers, families, individuals, and support staff.

Advocate for the health, dignity, independence, and quality of life of the people we support.

Manage and maintain a consistent caseload while providing responsive, high-quality nursing support.

Why You'll Love Working at Arc

Exceptional Work-Life Balance

No evenings, weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities

Flexible scheduling, including opportunities for remote work

Generous paid time off

12 paid holidays annually

Vacation time

Sick leave

Personal days

Supportive, collaborative, and family-friendly workplace culture

Competitive Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-funded Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions

Employee Resource Coordination Programs

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Growth & Professional Development

Ongoing professional development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Paid training

Training and support to help you grow within the organization

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an RN who is passionate about making a meaningful, long-term difference in the lives of others and who brings:

A degree in Nursing

Current New York State RN licensure

Current CPR certification

A valid New York State driver's license

Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality care

Excellent communication and organizational skills

A compassionate, person-centered approach to care

The ability to collaborate effectively with individuals, families, healthcare providers, and support staff

Build a Career With Purpose

If you're looking for a rewarding nursing career where you can make a meaningful difference while enjoying flexibility, excellent benefits, professional growth, and a family-friendly work environment , Arc of Onondaga may be the place for you.

Here, your nursing expertise can do more than provide care-it can help people live healthier, more independent, and more fulfilling lives.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of the people we support-every day.

What's around it?

In Syracuse, NY

Syracuse, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Median rent: $1,039/mo
Household income: $47,819/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Syracuse, NY

NeighborhoodsNurses and young professionals often choose University Hill for apartments next to the hospitals and Syracuse University, or Downtown for converted warehouse lofts around Armory Square. Locals name Meadowbrook, Westcott, Strathmore, and Sedgwick as the safest close-in neighborhoods, with Tipp Hill and Eastwood also considered solid; Westcott is eclectic and student-noisy with parks and a rose garden, while Eastwood has a village main street and sturdy WWII-era houses. Brighton offers lower-priced historic houses with deep front porches, Washington Square is Little Italy on a walkable grid, Bradford Hills has large-lot homes above Nottingham High School, and Strathmore sits beside Onondaga Park with Ward Wellington Ward houses. Family suburbs repeatedly recommended are Baldwinsville, Fayetteville-Manlius, Jamesville-DeWitt, Liverpool, and Cicero.

Nurses and young professionals often choose University Hill for apartments next to the hospitals and Syracuse University, or Downtown for converted warehouse lofts around Armory Square. Locals name Meadowbrook, Westcott, Strathmore, and Sedgwick as the safest close-in neighborhoods, with Tipp Hill and Eastwood also considered solid; Westcott is eclectic and student-noisy with parks and a rose garden, while Eastwood has a village main street and sturdy WWII-era houses.

Brighton offers lower-priced historic houses with deep front porches, Washington Square is Little Italy on a walkable grid, Bradford Hills has large-lot homes above Nottingham High School, and Strathmore sits beside Onondaga Park with Ward Wellington Ward houses. Family suburbs repeatedly recommended are Baldwinsville, Fayetteville-Manlius, Jamesville-DeWitt, Liverpool, and Cicero.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: trulia.com Source 4: quora.com Source 5: cnynicheteam.com

Getting aroundCentro buses converge downtown and run heavily to Syracuse University, so Downtown and University Hill can work without a car; everywhere else a car does most of the work. Interstates 81 and 690 cross just north of downtown and put the whole metro within about 15 minutes. Average commute times are cited at about 15.26 minutes in one city profile and 21 minutes in a local housing report. University Hill is the hospital cluster; the North and South Sides are flatter grids that are easier to walk and park than the climb home on the Hill.

Centro buses converge downtown and run heavily to Syracuse University, so Downtown and University Hill can work without a car; everywhere else a car does most of the work. Interstates 81 and 690 cross just north of downtown and put the whole metro within about 15 minutes.

Average commute times are cited at about 15.26 minutes in one city profile and 21 minutes in a local housing report. University Hill is the hospital cluster; the North and South Sides are flatter grids that are easier to walk and park than the climb home on the Hill.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: trulia.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: cnynicheteam.com

OutdoorsGreen Lakes State Park is the signature nearby park; locals also name Jamesville Beach Park, Otisco Lake Park, Stafford Forest, Webster Pond, and Onondaga Park beside Strathmore. The Onondaga Creekwalk leads toward Onondaga Lake, which offers watersports. The region has 35-plus state and county parks and more than 170 parks and natural areas, with the Finger Lakes a short drive, Adirondack Park about two hours northeast, and the Catskills less than two hours southeast. Year-round activities include skiing, hiking, ice skating, swimming, apple picking, rafting, biking, camping, and horseback riding.

Green Lakes State Park is the signature nearby park; locals also name Jamesville Beach Park, Otisco Lake Park, Stafford Forest, Webster Pond, and Onondaga Park beside Strathmore. The Onondaga Creekwalk leads toward Onondaga Lake, which offers watersports.

The region has 35-plus state and county parks and more than 170 parks and natural areas, with the Finger Lakes a short drive, Adirondack Park about two hours northeast, and the Catskills less than two hours southeast. Year-round activities include skiing, hiking, ice skating, swimming, apple picking, rafting, biking, camping, and horseback riding.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: trulia.com Source 2: visitsyracuse.com Source 3: iloveny.com Source 4: reddit.com Source 5: syracuse.edu

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Living in Syracuse

Syracuse sits where the Erie Canal once cut through downtown, a compact hill-ringed city an easy drive from the Finger Lakes and Onondaga Lake. What is genuinely distinct is hospital-adjacent living on University Hill, 15-to-21-minute metro commutes on I-81 and I-690, and housing costs far below New York and national norms—loft rentals in Armory Square warehouses, apartments near the hospitals, and early-1900s houses and owner-occupied doubles in Eastwood, Brighton, and Washington Square. Nurses who want walkable nights land Downtown; those who want a village main street look at Eastwood; families repeatedly choose Baldwinsville, Fayetteville-Manlius, Jamesville-DeWitt, Liverpool, or Cicero for schools. Weekends run from Green Lakes State Park, Onondaga Park, and the Creekwalk to Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, Salt City Market, Little Italy in Washington Square, Syracuse Mets games, and festivals including the Great New York State Fair, Taste of Syracuse, and Winterfest. The tradeoffs are not subtle: about 114 inches of snow a year, a car almost everywhere except Downtown and the Hill, uneven neighborhood safety, and generally low city public-school rankings. A garage and a short commute matter here more than in a milder city.

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As of 2026Source 1: trulia.com Source 2: syracuse.edu Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: cnynicheteam.com Source 5: iloveny.com Source 6: reddit.com Source 7: facebook.com

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Registered Nurse (RN)

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Exceptional Work-Life Balance

Competitive Benefits

What We're Looking For

Build a Career With Purpose

What's around it?

Syracuse, NYiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Syracuse, NY

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Syracuse, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.