Per Diem Staff Nurse - 8am to 8:30pm - Emergency Room Holding - Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian$86.2600/hrNYP/Columbia University Irving Medical CenterPer diemPosted 2d agoStill open, checked every night- Days
- BLS
- ACLS
- RN license
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About the job
Location
New York, New York
Shift
Day Flex (United States of America)
Description
Per Diem Staff Nurse - 8am to 8:30pm - Emergency Department Holding - NYP/Columbia University Irving Medical Center
At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, Emergency Department (ED) nursing is a moment-to-moment, career-
transforming experience. Here, our ED nurses independently assess conditions and rapidly arrange
multidisciplinary care. From hi-tech intervention to community trauma care, our nurses identify challenges,
comfort families and organize teams when every second counts. As a designated 911 receiving hospital, our
facilities include Trauma Centers for both adult and pediatric patients, a Psychiatric Emergency Receiving Center,
a citywide Burn Center and more. With each innovation, we're impacting the future of emergency medical care.
Bring your Medical/Surgical nursing skills to our Emergency Department Holding Area in NYP/Columbia
University Irving Medical Center. In this recently created position, you will care for our admitted patients who are
awaiting a bed assignment within our hospital system. Float throughout our ED, and bring care and comfort to
our patients who are boarding. Work closely with all members of our Emergency Department, and together, you
can improve the health of patients and their families, making our communities stronger.
There are 3 per diem positions available for Days shift. The hours will be from 8am to 8:30pm, at least 1 shift a week, and the location is NY Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Required Criteria
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
- Current New York State RN license (or willingness to obtain)
- At least 2 years of Emergency Room and/or Medical Surgical acute care experience
- Basic Life Support Certification from American Heart Association
- ACLS certification
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
$86.2600/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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About NewYork-Presbyterian
NewYork-Presbyterian is an academic health system affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia, with 10 (source: NewYork-Presbyterian, About NewYork-Presbyterian (news release, Sep 16, 2026)) hospitals, nearly 350 (source: NewYork-Presbyterian, About NewYork-Presbyterian (news release, Sep 16, 2026)) locations and 45,000 (source: NewYork-Presbyterian, About NewYork-Presbyterian (news release, Sep 16, 2026)) employees and affiliated physicians in New York City and Westchester. Source: NewYork-Presbyterian, About NewYork-Presbyterian (news release, Sep 16, 2026)
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