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Registered Nurse- General Surgical, FT NIGHTS

Northwell Health

Poughkeepsie, New York

$48.49–$73.58/hr

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Posted Aug 11, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 12, 2026

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$48.49–$73.58/hr

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Description 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 nursing process to provide quality age appropriate nursing care to patients that is consistent with organizational philosophy, goals and policies and procedures. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Graduate from an accredited school of nursing; BSN Preferred. Experience: Must have at least one year of hospital medical-surgical nursing experience License: Current New York State Registered Nurse License, and BLS Required Working Conditions Derived Working Conditions Essential: * Significant manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity * Significant occupational risk * Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force * Significant exposure to dirt, odor, noise, human waste, etc. Credentials:RN,BLS Company: Vassar Brothers Medical Center Org Unit: 1450 Department: General Surgical Exempt: No Hourly Rate: $48.49-$73.58

Requirements

  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Nursing
  • Surgery
  • RN License
  • Hourly pay
  • BLS Certification
  • Mid-level
  • Medical-surgical

About the employer

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Hospital

Northwell Health is a healthcare employer located in New York, NY. Nurses collaborate with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. The descriptions indicate that nurses are expected to use leadership skills and clinical…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment with physicians and other health team members
  • Nurses expected to exercise leadership skills and clinical judgment in coordinating care
  • Structured use of the full nursing process for comprehensive patient care

What reviewers flag

  • Identical job descriptions across postings may indicate limited role differentiation or customization by unit
  • No specific information available from provided sources regarding workplace challenges or drawbacks
collaborativepatient-centeredleadership-orientedinterdisciplinaryage-specific careclinical judgment

Living in Poughkeepsie, NY

Poughkeepsie sits along the Hudson River in New York's Hudson Valley, roughly midway between Albany and New York City. Home to Vassar and Marist colleges, it blends small-city charm with river-town character and easy Metro-North rail access to Manhattan. A practical home base for nurses seeking upstate living with downstate connectivity.

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Metro price level · Poughkeepsie area
109.4
9% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,400/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

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