New York staff median is $48/hrNew York staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $65/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $55/hr, across 1228 postings. This posting states $33/hr to $55/hr, which is wider than that middle half, so where it sits depends on which end you are offered.
Performs an age specific plan of care for designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Garden City
Founded as one of Long Island's earliest planned communities, Garden City stands out in central Nassau County for its broad, tree-canopied avenues, grand historic architecture, and self-contained village civic structure. For healthcare professionals considering a move, the village offers a peaceful, secure retreat characterized by classic Colonials, Tudor homes, and the landmark Cathedral of the Incarnation. Daily life revolves around Seventh Street, a charming, walkable downtown corridor lined with local cafes, Grimaldi's Pizzeria, and the historic Garden City Hotel, while retail giants at Roosevelt Field sit just beyond village lines. Commuting is seamless, with dedicated Long Island Rail Road stations on the Hempstead Branch running directly into Manhattan and Brooklyn, alongside quick connections at nearby Mineola. The central tradeoff is accessibility: single-family homes dominate the landscape, and local rental inventory is strictly limited, prompting many incoming nurses to explore transit-oriented apartments in adjacent Mineola. However, those who settle here gain exceptional public schools, expansive recreation at nearby Eisenhower Park, and a deeply invested, civic-minded community.
