RN - FT Days - Ortho - 6 PAV - SPH

St. Peter's Health Partners

Albany, New York

Eligibility: OrthopedicsMed surgBariatric

Posted Aug 4 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour days
Unit and setting: Med-Surg · Hospital
License: RN licenseNYS RN license
Term: Permanent

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Employment type: Full time
Shift: 12 Hour Day Shift

If you are anRNlooking for a full-time day position, this could be the opportunity for you! Here at St. Peter's Health Partner's, we care for more people in more places. As a nurse on6 Pavilion at St. Peter’s Hospital, you will care for a mix of surgical orthopedic, surgical bariatric, and general medical/surgical patients.

You will benefit from exposure to a variety of patient populations and disease processes while tailoring care to address underlying comorbidities and age-related concerns in collaboration with an integrated healthcare team. New grads welcome & encouraged to apply!

Our team is dedicated toyou, just as much as we are to our patients! Join us today for benefits that kick in day one, tuition reimbursement, continuing career development, and much more!

What we will offer you

Recognized Leader: Magnet Hospital in the Capital Region
Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge.
Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
Work/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules.

What you will do

Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.
Utilizing the Nursing Process, plans, directs, and supervises the care of patients in addition to being involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families.

What you will bring

Current and valid NYS RN license (or plan to obtain if recent/future graduate)
ASN/BSN from an accredited nursing program
BLS Certification
Effective verbal and written communication

Pay Range: $40.00 - $41.60

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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In Albany, NY

Albany, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent: $1,216/mo
Household income: $61,986/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Albany, NY

NeighborhoodsYoung professionals cluster in Center Square for historic row houses, shops, restaurants, and nightlife (median purchase about $234,267; median rent $888). Pine Hills sits near campuses and mixes students with families (about $155,846 / $923). North Albany-Shaker Park is the in-city pick called out for hospital access and lower prices (about $130,350 / $853). Families and quieter commuters look to Buckingham Lake-Crestwood and Helderberg in the city, or to Bethlehem, Niskayuna, Loudonville/North Colonie, East Greenbush, Delmar, Glenmont, Colonie, Burnt Hills, and Saratoga outside it.

Young professionals cluster in Center Square for historic row houses, shops, restaurants, and nightlife (median purchase about $234,267; median rent $888). Pine Hills sits near campuses and mixes students with families (about $155,846 / $923).

North Albany-Shaker Park is the in-city pick called out for hospital access and lower prices (about $130,350 / $853). Families and quieter commuters look to Buckingham Lake-Crestwood and Helderberg in the city, or to Bethlehem, Niskayuna, Loudonville/North Colonie, East Greenbush, Delmar, Glenmont, Colonie, Burnt Hills, and Saratoga outside it.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: facebook.com Source 3: apartments.com Source 4: extraspace.com Source 5: facebook.com

Getting aroundTypical commute times are cited around 17-19 minutes. The city is exceptionally drivable (90/100) but only fairly walkable and bikeable (50/100 each), with limited public transit (40/100): buses, a readily reached train station for New York City trips, and airport connections. Downtown parking is often off-street and scarce. North Albany-Shaker Park is called out for hospital access, and the area has two well-established hospitals including a teaching hospital that draws regional patients.

Typical commute times are cited around 17-19 minutes. The city is exceptionally drivable (90/100) but only fairly walkable and bikeable (50/100 each), with limited public transit (40/100): buses, a readily reached train station for New York City trips, and airport connections.

Downtown parking is often off-street and scarce. North Albany-Shaker Park is called out for hospital access, and the area has two well-established hospitals including a teaching hospital that draws regional patients.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: extraspace.com Source 5: youtube.com

OutdoorsWashington Park is an 81-acre 1876 greensward with summer concerts and winter ice skating. Buckingham Lake Park offers a gravel loop around Buckingham Pond and wooded paths; Sunset Park has a playground and picnic lawn; Capital Hills at Albany is an 18-hole public golf course. Beyond the city, Thacher State Park and the Helderberg Hilltowns supply scenic views and treetop adventure courses, the Hudson River frames the waterfront, and fall means apple and pumpkin picking. Weekends commonly run to the Catskills, Lake George, and the Adirondacks.

Washington Park is an 81-acre 1876 greensward with summer concerts and winter ice skating. Buckingham Lake Park offers a gravel loop around Buckingham Pond and wooded paths; Sunset Park has a playground and picnic lawn; Capital Hills at Albany is an 18-hole public golf course.

Beyond the city, Thacher State Park and the Helderberg Hilltowns supply scenic views and treetop adventure courses, the Hudson River frames the waterfront, and fall means apple and pumpkin picking. Weekends commonly run to the Catskills, Lake George, and the Adirondacks.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: albany.org Source 4: albany.com Source 5: youtube.com

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Living in Albany

Albany is New York's compact capital on the Hudson: government offices, a teaching-hospital draw, and a walkable historic core rather than a big-city sprawl. For a nurse, the practical hook is short commutes (often under 20 minutes), North Albany-Shaker Park's hospital-adjacent affordability, and a healthcare-and-state-job market that locals call resilient. Center Square and Lark Street give young professionals row houses, nightlife, and the Palace Theatre or The Egg within walking distance; families more often choose Buckingham Lake-Crestwood or hop to Bethlehem, Niskayuna, Delmar, or North Colonie for schools. Rents cluster around $1,250-$1,900 depending on bedrooms; in-city purchase medians in the cited neighborhoods run roughly $130k-$235k, though metro averages and property taxes run higher than those stickers suggest. Washington Park, Buckingham Pond, Thacher Park, and easy weekends to the Catskills, Lake George, or Vermont are the outdoor payoff. Tradeoffs are real: snowy winters, spotty transit, downtown parking, a college-town pulse, and no major-league sports. Food is a genuine plus—Ocean Palace, Ralph's Tavern, craft beverage downtown—and spring's Tulip Festival is the civic signature.

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As of 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: iloveny.com Source 5: youtube.com Source 6: realestate.usnews.com Source 7: reddit.com

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