Registered Nurse NICU, Per Diem Nights

Northwell Health

Poughkeepsie, New York

Posted Aug 25

Shift and hours: Nights
Unit and setting: NICU · Hospital
License: RN licenseLicense : Have a current license issued by New York State to practice as a registered nurse.
Term: Per Diem

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License: License : Have a current license issued by New York State to practice as a registered nurse. Check your license
Certification: NRP required.
Education: General knowledge of a specialized or technical field normally associated with an A. A. or A. S. degree.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of NICU Experience.
Also asks: Requires two (2) years of college.
Also asks: With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Northwell Health!

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Against similar roles: Pays above most New York PRN rolesNew York PRN postings that state pay run $32/hr to $77/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $61/hr, across 473 postings.

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Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Vassar Brothers Medical Center (VBMC) is a renowned, 349-bed regional medical center overlooking the Hudson River in Poughkeepsie, New York. As a tertiary teaching hospital and the healthcare leader in the Mid-Hudson Valley, we offer comprehensive, subspecialized medical, surgical, and obstetrical/gynecological services to the entire community.

Our accolades include

U. S. News & World Report - Best Regional Hospital

Healthgrades - One of America’s 50 Best Hospitals

Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence

At Vassar Brothers Medical Center, we inspire the professional growth of our team members and support a philosophy of shared decision-making. Everyone has a voice and plays a role in defining our future, which helps make this an amazing place to work. Through the strength of our health system and the passion of our team, we continue expanding our care to an even broader market. Our caregivers represent the community in which we work, and our commitment to everyone’s well-being is truly heartfelt.

Summary

Utilizes the principles of the nursing process to provide for continuity and quality of nursing care to the neonate and family unit. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to the neonate that is consistent with the philosophy, goals, policies and procedures of the Nursing Department and Hospital.

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Qualifications

Education

Requires two (2) years of college. General knowledge of a specialized or technical field normally associated with an A. A. or A. S. degree.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years of NICU Experience.

License : Have a current license issued by New York State to practice as a registered nurse.

Certification

NRP required.

With strong hearts and open minds, we’re pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Northwell Health!

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Significant occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc

Credentials:RN,BLS,NRP

Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center
Org Unit: 1512
Department: NICU
Exempt: No
Hourly Rate: $48.49 - $73.58

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In Poughkeepsie, NY

Poughkeepsie, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Median rent: $1,400/mo
Household income: $60,741/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Poughkeepsie, NY

NeighborhoodsRelocating healthcare workers often weigh the urban core of the City of Poughkeepsie against the residential Town of Poughkeepsie and adjacent suburbs. Arlington, centered around Vassar College, provides a vibrant college-town feel with walkable avenues, local cafes, and rentals. The Academy Street Historic District appeals to lovers of period architecture with preserved Victorian homes, while Waterfront Poughkeepsie provides easy access to river views and the train station. Those seeking suburban settings often look toward neighborhoods like Stratford Farms and Ruppert Park, or commute from nearby communities like Wappingers Falls.

Relocating healthcare workers often weigh the urban core of the City of Poughkeepsie against the residential Town of Poughkeepsie and adjacent suburbs. Arlington, centered around Vassar College, provides a vibrant college-town feel with walkable avenues, local cafes, and rentals.

The Academy Street Historic District appeals to lovers of period architecture with preserved Victorian homes, while Waterfront Poughkeepsie provides easy access to river views and the train station. Those seeking suburban settings often look toward neighborhoods like Stratford Farms and Ruppert Park, or commute from nearby communities like Wappingers Falls.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: nelsonwesterberg.com

Getting aroundLocal driving commutes within Poughkeepsie and the surrounding Dutchess County communities are relatively brisk, often averaging under twenty minutes depending on hospital shift timings. The Poughkeepsie train station serves as the northern terminus for the Metro-North Railroad's Hudson Line, providing scenic direct rail access south toward New York City, as well as Amtrak connections north to Albany. While transit connects central hubs, healthcare professionals navigating irregular shifts or traveling from outlying suburban pockets generally depend on a personal vehicle.

Local driving commutes within Poughkeepsie and the surrounding Dutchess County communities are relatively brisk, often averaging under twenty minutes depending on hospital shift timings. The Poughkeepsie train station serves as the northern terminus for the Metro-North Railroad's Hudson Line, providing scenic direct rail access south toward New York City, as well as Amtrak connections north to Albany.

While transit connects central hubs, healthcare professionals navigating irregular shifts or traveling from outlying suburban pockets generally depend on a personal vehicle.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: nelsonwesterberg.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, a 1.28-mile converted rail bridge that stands as the world's longest elevated pedestrian bridge and links directly to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail. Along the water, Victor C. Waryas Park, Upper Landing Park, and Quiet Cove Riverfront Park offer picnic grounds and riverfront access. Nearby Franny Reese State Park delivers wooded hiking trails and panoramic river views, while the historic grounds of Locust Grove Estate and College Hill Park offer accessible green space.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Walkway Over the Hudson State Historic Park, a 1.28-mile converted rail bridge that stands as the world's longest elevated pedestrian bridge and links directly to the Hudson Valley Rail Trail. Along the water, Victor C. Waryas Park, Upper Landing Park, and Quiet Cove Riverfront Park offer picnic grounds and riverfront access.

Nearby Franny Reese State Park delivers wooded hiking trails and panoramic river views, while the historic grounds of Locust Grove Estate and College Hill Park offer accessible green space.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: nelsonwesterberg.com Source 3: yourhometownmover.com

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Known as the Queen City of the Hudson, Poughkeepsie offers relocating nurses a compelling balance of dramatic riverfront geography, collegiate energy, and authentic Hudson Valley living. Situated midway between Albany and New York City, the community provides direct transit access via Metro-North alongside quick commutes to regional medical facilities. The area's character varies notably between the City of Poughkeepsie—with its Victorian architecture, college-town vibe near Vassar in Arlington, and historic Bardavon 1869 Opera House—and the sprawling, peaceful subdivisions of the Town of Poughkeepsie. Life outside the hospital centers around the outdoors, headlined by the world-famous Walkway Over the Hudson and trails at Franny Reese State Park. Thanks to the nearby Culinary Institute of America, the local dining scene is exceptionally strong, from sandwiches at Rossi's to riverside pints at Zeus Brewing. While navigating humid summers, winter snow, and the distinct block-by-block feel of the urban core requires some adjustment, Poughkeepsie offers a rewarding mix of culture, connectivity, and scenic open space.

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As of 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: nelsonwesterberg.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: niche.com

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Poughkeepsie, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.