Registered Nurse (RN)
Posted Oct 8 · New grads welcomed
- License
- RN licenseNew York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration Check your license
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required
- Also asks
- Passion for Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Also asks
- New Graduate Registered Nurses are welcome
Preferred
- Certification
- ANA certification or certification from appropriate agency in specialty preferred
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
- Experience
- 1+ Years working RN experience preferred
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Pays above most New York staff rolesNew York staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $65/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $55/hr, across 1628 postings.
The workplaceFrom Medicare Care Compare, Sep 2026.
- Hospital
- ST Catherine of SIENA Hospital
- Address
- 50 ROUTE 25A, SMITHTOWN, NY, 11787
- CMS rating
- 5 of 5 stars
- Beds
- 254
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and floating handled day to day?
Your fit
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Overview
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years. St. Catherine’s is located on the north shore of Long Island in Smithtown. The campus is comprised of 296-bed not-for-profit community hospital; a 240-bed nursing and rehabilitation care center; and a 60,000 square foot medical office building.
Our nurses, physicians, and support staff are devoted to providing advance health care in an environment of compassion to our patients, their families, and our community. Our Mission is to create an environment of healing and compassion, to offer care to those in need and to provide a spirit of mutual respect while upholding our religious mission.
St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes – to every patient, every time.
Job Details
Registered Nurse Responsibilities
Assess, monitor, administer medication, document progress, and overall management of care for the Medical-Surgical patient population Partner with an interdisciplinary team including, but not limited to, attending physicians, Registered Nurses (RNs), and ancillary staff to optimize patient outcomes and satisfaction Advocate for and build meaningful relationships with patients and their loved ones through safety intervention, emotional support, and education
Qualifications
- Passion for Medical-Surgical Nursing
- New Graduate Registered Nurses are welcome
- 1+ Years working RN experience preferred
- New York Registered Nurse (RN) License & Registration
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required
- ANA certification or certification from appropriate agency in specialty preferred
Salary Range
USD $55.13 - USD $64.36 /Hr.
This range serves as a good faith estimate and actual pay will encompass a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.
At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.
What's around it?
Smithtown, NY
Living costs about 8% above the US average