Nurse in Staten Island, NY
Content + Source + Freshness • 11 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Positive value from structured schedule, focus on long-term care, and potential for patient impact.
- Structured Monday to Friday schedule enhances work-life balance
- Focus on skilled nursing promotes professional growth
- Opportunity to improve patient transitions
Pros
- Consistent weekday schedule enhances work-life balance
- Engagement with a diverse patient population improves care skills
- Role centered on care coordination promotes patient health
Cons
- Contract position may lack long-term security
- Responsibilities can be demanding across multiple facilities
- Potential for high caseload affecting individual attention
Who it's for
Mid-level to Experienced • On-site with patient interaction
Good fit
- Experienced long-term care nurses
- Healthcare providers committed to reducing hospitalizations
- Candidates with a passion for patient-centered care
Not recommended for
- New entrants to nursing without experience
- Those seeking non-standard work hours
- Nurses not willing to handle high caseloads
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
This contract position offers the opportunity to provide specialized nursing care in skilled nursing and assisted living facilities with a focus on improving patient outcomes and reducing unnecessary hospitalizations. The role centers on comprehensive assessments and care coordination designed to support insurance members in these settings, ensuring optimal health management and facilitating successful transitions back to home environments when appropriate.
Schedule:
- Monday through Friday
- 8 AM to 5 PM
- No weekends or holidays
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct rounds on patients across multiple nursing and assisted living facilities
- Perform routine monthly health assessments as delegated by the Nurse Practitioner (NP)
- Monitor residents status and support progress toward healthcare goals
- Represent the NP in meetings and communicate pertinent updates to the Interdisciplinary Care Plan (ICP) team and Interdisciplinary Care Team (ICT)
- Coordinate care and resources to enhance patient health and prevent emergency room visits or hospitalizations
Qualifications and Desired Experience:
- Registered Nurse (RN) with BSN or ASN degree
- Current New York State RN License
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Experience in long-term care nursing preferred
Location Overview: Based in Staten Island, New York, this opportunity allows you to engage with a diverse patient population within well-established nursing and assisted living communities. Staten Island offers a balance of suburban living with access to the cultural and recreational activities of New York City, providing a dynamic environment that supports work-life balance.
This contract nursing role is ideal for professionals experienced in long-term care who seek a structured weekday schedule with no weekend or holiday duties. Take this opportunity to apply your nursing expertise in a meaningful role focused on quality patient care and collaboration within interdisciplinary teams.
Apply today to advance your career in long-term care nursing and make a tangible impact on patient outcomes in the Staten Island community.
Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
