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Registered Nurse (RN), Geriatric Psych, night shift

Northwell Health

Sharon, Connecticut

$40.34–$57.89/hr

About $84k–$120k/yr

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RNGeriatric PsychiatryPsychiatryMental Health and Behavioral CareGeriatrics

Posted Aug 9, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 10, 2026

What this might mean for you

Northwell Health is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $84k–$120k a year. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

What the posting states

Shift
Nights
Weekends, holidays, call
Weekends: every other

About this role

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The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care that is guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) scope of practice. A Registered Nurse collaborates with patients, family/significant others, peers, physicians, and other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in the delivery of healthcare services to patients. The Registered Nurse assesses the patients needs, care plans, implements, and evaluates the medical and nursing regimens in accordance with the hospital and nursing philosophy, policies/procedures, and standards. They demonstrate leadership skills and commitment to professional accountability and growth. Work shift: 6:45pm-7:15am, including every other weekend, may include some holidays. Status: Full Time. Hours: 36.

Skills for this role

Patient Care

Requirements

  • State of CT RN license
  • BLS certification required
  • ACLS required by the end of probationary period
  • Minimum of one year of RN experience preferred
  • Associate's level degree
  • American Nurses Association endorsed Certifications or Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Certification preferred

About the employer

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Northwell Health
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 Sharon, CT

Sharon is a quiet colonial town in Connecticut's scenic Litchfield Hills, anchored by a historic village green. Rural and residential, it suits nurses seeking small-town New England living within reach of larger medical centers in the region.

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State price level · Connecticut
103.6
4% above the national average

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  • Can you walk me through the base pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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