Per Diem Staff Nurse - Mother Baby- Days

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

Manhattan, New York

Posted Jul 30

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Mother-Baby · Hospital
License: RN license
Term: Per Diem

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Overtime pay: $80/hr

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Registered Nurse - RN - Per Diem - Mother Baby - Full time Days

At NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital,

At NewYork-Presbyterian, nursing is a life-changing career journey focused on amazing patient outcomes every step of the way. Each of our nurses dares to be truly excellent – thriving in a compassionate culture of care and caring. Together, we improve the health of patients and their families, making our communities – and the world – stronger.

You’ll work with the brightest minds in healthcare to make tomorrow better for countless human beings. It’s the kind of nursing that requires an unwavering commitment to excellence and a constant spirit of professionalism. And it’s your opportunity to enjoy flexible scheduling, shared clinical decision-making, inspirational leadership, supportive colleagues and much more. Now, you have the opportunity to join us. This is a Baby Friendly service .

Preferred Criteria

Bilingual Mandarin or Cantonese

Required Criteria

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

At least 1 year of acute care RN experience in an Maternal Child Health

Current New York State RN license (or willingness to obtain)

BCLS, and NRP

Must work 2-4 shifts required per month

Join a healthcare system where employee engagement is at an all-time high. Here we foster a culture of respect, belonging, and inclusion. Enjoy comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life. Start your life-changing journey today.

Please note that all roles require on-site presence (variable by role). Therefore, all employees should live within a commutable distance to NYP.

NYP will not reimburse for travel expenses.

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NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary Range

$80.00/Hourly

It all begins with you. Our amazing compensation packages start with competitive base pay and include recognition for your experience, education, and licensure. Then we add our amazing benefits, countless opportunities for personal and professional growth and a dynamic environment that embraces every person. Join our team and discover where amazing works.

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In Manhattan, NY

Manhattan, NY

Living costs about 8% above the US average

Life in Manhattan, NY

NeighborhoodsNurses and working professionals evaluating Manhattan destinations frequently look at Upper West Side, Midtown West, and Hell's Kitchen for short subway or bike commutes, though these areas carry premium rents for smaller square footage. Further uptown, Inwood and East Harlem provide direct transit connections into central medical hubs with more balanced entry points. Those seeking more space often consider outer-borough neighborhoods such as Astoria and Long Island City in Queens, or Brooklyn enclaves like Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, and Prospect Heights, which offer direct rail lines into Midtown while retaining distinct dining corridors and historic residential architecture.

Nurses and working professionals evaluating Manhattan destinations frequently look at Upper West Side, Midtown West, and Hell's Kitchen for short subway or bike commutes, though these areas carry premium rents for smaller square footage. Further uptown, Inwood and East Harlem provide direct transit connections into central medical hubs with more balanced entry points.

Those seeking more space often consider outer-borough neighborhoods such as Astoria and Long Island City in Queens, or Brooklyn enclaves like Brooklyn Heights, Cobble Hill, and Prospect Heights, which offer direct rail lines into Midtown while retaining distinct dining corridors and historic residential architecture.

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Getting aroundPublic transit serves as the lifeline for Manhattan commuters, with extensive MTA subway routes such as the A, C, N, Q, R, 2, and 3 trains linking residential neighborhoods across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens to major commercial and medical corridors. Subways operate around the clock, while regional rail systems—including Metro-North into Grand Central Terminal, the Long Island Rail Road, and NJ Transit—carry suburban commuters from the Hudson Valley, Connecticut, Long Island, and New Jersey. Driving in Manhattan is hindered by intense rush-hour traffic, costly parking garages, and vehicle congestion pricing tolls enacted in early 2025 across the central district.

Public transit serves as the lifeline for Manhattan commuters, with extensive MTA subway routes such as the A, C, N, Q, R, 2, and 3 trains linking residential neighborhoods across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens to major commercial and medical corridors. Subways operate around the clock, while regional rail systems—including Metro-North into Grand Central Terminal, the Long Island Rail Road, and NJ Transit—carry suburban commuters from the Hudson Valley, Connecticut, Long Island, and New Jersey.

Driving in Manhattan is hindered by intense rush-hour traffic, costly parking garages, and vehicle congestion pricing tolls enacted in early 2025 across the central district.

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OutdoorsGreen spaces and waterfront parks offer crucial respites from Manhattan's dense urban grid. Central Park provides expansive lawns, running paths, and recreation like pickleball at Wollman Rink, while elevated parks such as the High Line and Little Island offer landscaped walks along the Hudson River. For day excursions away from street traffic, Governors Island and Brooklyn's Prospect Park supply open green fields, tree canopies, and panoramic skyline vistas.

Green spaces and waterfront parks offer crucial respites from Manhattan's dense urban grid. Central Park provides expansive lawns, running paths, and recreation like pickleball at Wollman Rink, while elevated parks such as the High Line and Little Island offer landscaped walks along the Hudson River.

For day excursions away from street traffic, Governors Island and Brooklyn's Prospect Park supply open green fields, tree canopies, and panoramic skyline vistas.

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Moving to Manhattan places nurses at the energetic epicenter of an unrivaled 24/7 metropolis, offering instant walkability and immediate access to top medical institutions. Daily life here revolves around the MTA subway network, where lines like the A, C, 2, and 3 make car ownership unnecessary while whisking commuters between Manhattan hospitals and residential pockets across the West Village, Inwood, and outer-borough hubs like Astoria or Brooklyn Heights. Shift workers benefit from round-the-clock diners such as Veselka, world-class arts at MoMA, and Broadway theater, balanced by outdoor escapes along the High Line, Little Island, and Central Park. However, relocating healthcare professionals must navigate substantial tradeoffs: housing space is compact, competition for apartments is steep, and harsh winters demand preparation. Purging excess belongings before arrival and carefully balancing commute tolerance against square footage will help you settle successfully into this vibrant urban landscape.

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