Staff Nurse (RN)

Regal Heights Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Queens, New York

Posted Aug 22

Regal Heights Rehabilitation & Nursing Center workplace

Unit and setting: Oncology · Skilled Nursing
License: RN licenseValid nursing license in NY state
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: Valid nursing license in NY state
Certification: Certification in a specialized area of nursing (e.g., critical care, oncology, pediatrics)
Experience: Proven experience as a Staff Nurse or similar role in a healthcare setting
Experience: Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
Also asks: Excellent clinical skills and knowledge of medical procedures and protocols
Also asks: Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Also asks: Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards patients
Also asks: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team
Also asks: Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks efficiently
Also asks: NCLEX
Also asks: Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated healthcare community at Regal Heights

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for 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 1,807 postings.

The workplace

Regal Heights Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Nursing Home

You arrive at a 280-bed skilled nursing building in historic Jackson Heights, listed at 70-05 35th Ave. There is a landscaped outdoor terrace and gardens. The company is listed at 501–1,000 people. Inside, the work is 24-hour skilled nursing plus…

280 beds

4.3 Google rating

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Adult Day Health Care RN advertised as a consistent 8:00 a.m. start. Social Worker posting advertises flexible scheduling and generous PTO.

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We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Staff Nurse to join our team at Regal Heights. As a Staff Nurse, you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional patient care within our healthcare facility. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work alongside a dynamic team of healthcare professionals in a supportive environment.

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Responsibilities

Assess patient health needs and develop individualized care plans

Administer medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians

Monitor patient vital signs and condition, and report any changes or concerns to the healthcare team

Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care

Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and preventive measures

Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation

Adhere to healthcare protocols, standards, and safety guidelines

Provide emotional support and comfort to patients and their families

Participate in ongoing training and professional development activities

Requirements

Valid nursing license in NY state

Proven experience as a Staff Nurse or similar role in a healthcare setting

Excellent clinical skills and knowledge of medical procedures and protocols

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards patients

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team

Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks efficiently

Preferred Qualifications

Nclex

Certification in a specialized area of nursing (e.g., critical care, oncology, pediatrics)

Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) systems

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of our patients. Apply now to become a part of our dedicated healthcare community at Regal Heights

What's around it?

In Queens, NY

Queens, NY

Living costs about 8% above the US average

Life in Queens, NY

NeighborhoodsYoung professionals and hospital-adjacent workers concentrate in western Queens: Astoria (Greek heritage, urban-neighborhood mix, strong Manhattan access), Long Island City (waterfront, arts, booming and pricier), Sunnyside, and Forest Hills (Tudor Revival, tree-lined, about 30 minutes to Manhattan on the F train). 2026 snapshots put Forest Hills median home around $580,702 and rent $1,764; Kew Gardens $376,981 / $1,253; LIC $397,118 / $1,339; Sunnyside $410,644 / $1,466; the Rockaways $297,562 / $774. Farther east, Bayside, Little Neck, Douglaston, Glen Oaks, and Rego Park are named safer and quieter; downtown Jamaica, Richmond Hill, and Jackson Heights as more affordable. Kew Gardens is called lovely but a long Manhattan trip without the LIRR; Ridgewood is described as Queens in name only.

Young professionals and hospital-adjacent workers concentrate in western Queens: Astoria (Greek heritage, urban-neighborhood mix, strong Manhattan access), Long Island City (waterfront, arts, booming and pricier), Sunnyside, and Forest Hills (Tudor Revival, tree-lined, about 30 minutes to Manhattan on the F train). 2026 snapshots put Forest Hills median home around $580,702 and rent $1,764; Kew Gardens $376,981 / $1,253; LIC $397,118 / $1,339; Sunnyside $410,644 / $1,466; the Rockaways $297,562 / $774. Farther east, Bayside, Little Neck, Douglaston, Glen Oaks, and Rego Park are named safer and quieter; downtown Jamaica, Richmond Hill, and Jackson Heights as more affordable.

Kew Gardens is called lovely but a long Manhattan trip without the LIRR; Ridgewood is described as Queens in name only.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: defalcorealty.com Source 2: coolhandmovers.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: reddit.com Source 5: facebook.com Source 6: youtube.com

Getting aroundMultiple subway lines, LIRR stations, and buses connect western Queens to Manhattan job centers in under 45 minutes; Forest Hills is about 30 minutes on the F train, while Kew Gardens is a long trip without the LIRR. Closer-in Astoria, LIC, and Sunnyside are denser with better transit; farther east and northeastern Queens trade space for longer travel and uneven subway access. In-borough healthcare employers named include Jamaica and Long Island City Community Healthcare sites, Quality Healthcare home care, plus MTA, JetBlue headquarters, and JFK and LaGuardia airport roles. Traffic is a real cost: 29% of NYC accidents occur in Queens. Sources do not detail parking or door-to-door times to specific hospitals.

Multiple subway lines, LIRR stations, and buses connect western Queens to Manhattan job centers in under 45 minutes; Forest Hills is about 30 minutes on the F train, while Kew Gardens is a long trip without the LIRR. Closer-in Astoria, LIC, and Sunnyside are denser with better transit; farther east and northeastern Queens trade space for longer travel and uneven subway access.

In-borough healthcare employers named include Jamaica and Long Island City Community Healthcare sites, Quality Healthcare home care, plus MTA, JetBlue headquarters, and JFK and LaGuardia airport roles. Traffic is a real cost: 29% of NYC accidents occur in Queens.

Sources do not detail parking or door-to-door times to specific hospitals.

Sources

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

OutdoorsFlushing Meadows Corona Park is the central-Queens outdoor hub: the Unisphere, Queens Zoo (bison, pumas, Andean bears, bald eagle; walkable in under an hour), Queens Museum, New York Hall of Science, and the Botanical Garden, with Jackson Heights about a 30-minute walk and LaGuardia airplane-spotting nearby. Forest Park, beside Forest Hills and Kew Gardens, has golf, horseback riding, and a carousel; the Kew Gardens Farm Museum is a summer stop for kids. Astoria Park delivers Manhattan skyline views. Bayside has waterfront parks. The Rockaways are the beach-and-surf option.

Flushing Meadows Corona Park is the central-Queens outdoor hub: the Unisphere, Queens Zoo (bison, pumas, Andean bears, bald eagle; walkable in under an hour), Queens Museum, New York Hall of Science, and the Botanical Garden, with Jackson Heights about a 30-minute walk and LaGuardia airplane-spotting nearby. Forest Park, beside Forest Hills and Kew Gardens, has golf, horseback riding, and a carousel; the Kew Gardens Farm Museum is a summer stop for kids.

Astoria Park delivers Manhattan skyline views. Bayside has waterfront parks.

The Rockaways are the beach-and-surf option.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: foodstrolls.com Source 2: coolhandmovers.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: extraspace.com Source 6: nyctourism.com

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Living in Queens

Queens is New York's largest, most ethnically diverse borough—Greek Astoria, Latin and South Asian Jackson Heights, Flushing Chinatown—where a nurse can keep a Manhattan commute. Western Queens (Astoria, Long Island City, Sunnyside, Forest Hills) reaches job centers in under 45 minutes; Forest Hills is about 30 minutes on the F train, with Tudor streets, PS 144, Forest Hills High School, and Forest Park, and ranks safer than 79% of the city. A typical one-bedroom runs about $2,800 versus $4,200 in Manhattan, with 30-40% more space; Kew Gardens and the Rockaways stretch pay further, while LIC and Forest Hills cost more. Healthcare work sits at Jamaica and Long Island City community clinics, Quality Healthcare, and JFK and LaGuardia. Daily life is the Unisphere and Queens Zoo, Astoria Park's skyline, Roosevelt Avenue street food, and Astoria's Greek food scene. Trade-offs: thin transit in the northeast, 29% of NYC accidents occur here, harsh winters, and quieter nightlife than Manhattan.

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Sources

As of 2026Source 1: defalcorealty.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: youtube.com Source 5: foodstrolls.com Source 6: coolhandmovers.com Source 7: mayflower.com

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