1:1 Overnight Pediatric Nurse (RN) - Poughkeepsie, NY (1174)

Accucare Nursing

Poughkeepsie, New York

You'll care for a 13-year-old with autism, a feeding tube, oxygen, seizure activity and wheelchair use.

Posted Sep 20 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: 12-⁠hour overnights Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday · 8-⁠hour overnight on Sundays · Overnights on weekdays and weekends, flexible Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: (7:00PM - 7:00AM) Sunday: (11:00PM - 7:00AM) Available Shifts: Weekdays & Weekends Overnights(Varies, Flexible)
Unit and setting: Home Health 13yr old with Autism, Behavioral precautions, Gastrostomy, Oxygen, Seizure activity & Wheelchair Bound13-⁠year-old with autism and complex medical needs
License: RN license NYS Nursing licensure requiredNYS nursing licensure
Term: Per Diem Part-time or per diem scheduling (Full-time cases available)Part-time or per diem; full-time cases available

Do you qualify?

New grads: Welcomed Experience working in pediatrics not necessary
License: NYS nursing licensure NYS Nursing licensure required Check your license
Also asks: Malpractice insurance Must have malpractice insurance
Also asks: Computer literate Must be computer literate
Also asks: Onboarding completed before training Completion of onboarding required prior to training
Also asks: Nursing notes completed within 24 hours of shift Must be able to complete nursing notes within 24 hours of the shift being completed

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What it pays

Against similar roles: In range for New York PRN rolesNew York PRN postings that state pay run $32/hr to $78/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $61/hr, across 335 postings.
Pay differential: Differential pay based on education, experience, certifications, and working in high need areas Differential pay based on education, experience, certifications, and working in high need areas
Tuition assistance: Offered
Extra pay: Differential pay for education, experience, certifications and high-need areasbased on education, experience, certifications, and working in high need areas
Bonus: Referral bonus starting at $500 per referral Referral Bonus incentives starting at $500 per referral

Benefits

BenefitsPaid vacation and sick timePaid Vacation & Sick time
BenefitsPaid clinical orientation, preceptorship and ongoing skills labsTraining provided including paid clinical orientation, preceptorship, and ongoing skills labs
BenefitsFlexible hours and schedulingFlexible work hours & scheduling
Benefits1:1 working environment1:1 Working environment
Benefits24-hour support from the administrative team24 Hour Support from our Administrative Team
BenefitsRetirement savings programRetirement savings program

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BenefitsHealth insurance for full-time staff, with $0 deductible plans availableHealth Insurance for full-time staff, $0 deductible plans available
BenefitsTuition reimbursement after 6 months and CEU creditsTuition reimbursement after 6 months and CEU credits
Benefits401(k) matching401(k) matching
BenefitsDental insuranceDental insurance
BenefitsVision insuranceVision insurance
BenefitsHealth savings accountHealth savings account
BenefitsEmployee assistance programEmployee assistance program
BenefitsProfessional development assistanceProfessional development assistance
Continuing education credits
Paid orientation
Differential pay
CEU credits
Referral Bonus

The role and schedule

Details: Nursing in the patient's home 1:1 Nursing in patient's home
Details: Patient-specific training provided Patient-specific training provided
Details: Other cases and shifts in surrounding areas Other cases/shifts available in surrounding areas (Contact us for more info)
Details: Remote onboarding available Remote onboarding available
Details: In-person work location Work Location: In person

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Orientation: Preceptorship program
Your preceptor: A preceptor is assigned to you

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Accucare Nursing

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Hiring contact: Call or text: (845) 286-9690 / Email: recruiter@accucarenursing.com Call or text: (845) 286-9690 / Email: recruiter@accucarenursing.com

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Accucare Nursing and Home Care is currently hiring nurses to join our team of dedicated and passionate healthcare professionals. We have an opening for the following position: 1:1 Nurse in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Our passionate and talented team members have made The Accucare Difference, our commitment to empowering our nurses to provide, maintain, and achieve a patient's optimal health. Starting the day you apply, our team will guide you each step of the process. Accucare will be an essential asset to your career. Work for a company started by nurses for nurses. Join us today!

Job Details

1:1 Nursing in patient's home

13yr old with Autism, Behavioral precautions, Gastrostomy, Oxygen, Seizure activity & Wheelchair Bound

Supportive family member available 24/7 to assists with behavioral issues

Part-time or per diem scheduling (Full-time cases available)

Patient-specific training provided

Other cases/shifts available in surrounding areas (Contact us for more info)

Available Shifts: Weekdays & Weekends Overnights(Varies, Flexible)

Sunday: (11:00PM - 7:00AM)

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: (7:00PM - 7:00AM)

Requirements

Experience working in pediatrics not necessary

NYS Nursing licensure required

Must be computer literate

Completion of onboarding required prior to training

Must be able to complete nursing notes within 24 hours of the shift being completed

Must have malpractice insurance

Compensation

$44/hr

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Differential pay based on education, experience, certifications, and working in high need areas

Paid Vacation & Sick time

Training provided including paid clinical orientation, preceptorship, and ongoing skills labs

Flexible work hours & scheduling

1:1 Working environment

24 Hour Support from our Administrative Team

Retirement savings program

401k

Health Insurance for full-time staff, $0 deductible plans available

Tuition reimbursement after 6 months and CEU credits

Referral Bonus incentives starting at $500 per referral

Remote onboarding available

Apply now for immediate consideration. Take a look at our other listings to find a job that fits your needs! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us. Call or text: (845) 286-9690 / Email: recruiter@accucarenursing.com Pay: $44.00 per hour

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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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.

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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.

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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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