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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.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 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
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. 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.

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Catholic Health
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?
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  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and floating handled day to day?
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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?

In Smithtown, NY

Smithtown, NY

Living costs about 8% above the US average

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