RN Jobs in West Islip, NY

Registered Nurses (RN) play a pivotal role in the nursing industry, providing critical care and support to patients across a variety of healthcare settings. These professionals are responsible for assessing patient conditions, recording medical histories, administering treatments, performing diagnostic tests, and educating patients on their illnesses or injuries. RNs are also essential in implementing and evaluating patient care plans, communicating with healthcare teams, and advocating for patient rights. They may specialize in various areas such as critical care, pediatrics, or geriatrics.

Before becoming a RN, a person may have roles such as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or a Medical Assistant (MA). These positions provide valuable experience and insight into the nursing profession. To become a RN, individuals must earn a diploma, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in nursing. They must then pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become licensed. Additional certifications and skills RNs should have include Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS). Critical thinking, communication, empathy, and attention to detail are also vital skills for this role.

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Hospice Home Care Visit Registered Nurse

This contract is ideal for an RN who is confident in endoflife care, comfortable with autonomy, and skilled in supporting patients and families through complex emotional and clinical needs....

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Travel Cath Lab RN

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • West Islip, NY
  • 2 days ago
  • West Islip, NY
  • 2 days ago

Travel Cath Lab RN Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in West Islip, New York Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Cardiac Cath Lab RN for a 13-week travel assignment...

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Travel CVOR RN

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • Manhasset, NY (21 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Manhasset, NY (21 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Travel CVOR Registered Nurse Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Manhasset, New York Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled CVOR RN for a 13-week travel assignment...

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Travel OR RN

  • Fusion Medical Staffing
  • West Islip, NY
  • 30+ days ago
  • West Islip, NY
  • 30+ days ago

(AHA/ARC), PALS (AHA/ARC) or ENPC certifications OR Nursing Certification (CNOR) Other certifications and licenses may be required for this position Summary: The Operating Room Registered Nurse provides...

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Registered Nurse FT4

  • VNS Health
  • Jericho, NY (14 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 16 days ago
  • Jericho, NY (14 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 16 days ago

Overview Provides high quality comprehensive nursing care to meet the needs of the patient/client and manages/coordinates the delivery of cost effective multidisciplinary health care services for...

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Home Infusion - Registered Nurse

  • CVS Health
  • West Sayville, NY (10 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • West Sayville, NY (10 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

As a Registered Nurse (RN), Home Infusion you will work outside the walls of a hospital setting in a growing specialized area of the nursing field....

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RN (VS) - PD (Med/Surg)

  • Northwell Health
  • Valley Stream, NY (21 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 5 hours ago
  • Valley Stream, NY (21 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 5 hours ago

Performs an age specific plan of care for designated group of residents using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of...

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Registered Nurse

  • DaVita
  • Lynbrook, NY (20 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 7 hours ago
  • Lynbrook, NY (20 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 7 hours ago

Posting Date 06/03/2026147 Scranton Avenue, Lynbrook, New York, 11563, United States of America DaVita is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our outpatient dialysis team....

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Emergency Room - ER RN - Travel Nurse

  • Travel Nurse Across America
  • West Islip, NY
  • 8 hours ago
  • West Islip, NY
  • 8 hours ago

The right RN should have 1-2 years recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements....

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Emergency Department - Travel Registered Nurse

  • Trusted Health
  • Bethpage, NY (10 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Bethpage, NY (10 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 8 hours ago

Trusted is seeking an experienced nurse for this exciting travel nursing assignment. Trusted has streamlined the travel nursing experience by enabling nurses to apply directly to jobs without the...

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Registered Nurse, Per Diem/Contracts - FlexStaff

  • Northwell Health
  • Manhasset, NY (21 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Manhasset, NY (21 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 13 hours ago

Performs an age specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of...

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RN (Sy)

  • Northwell Health
  • Syosset, NY (13 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Syosset, NY (13 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 13 hours ago

Every other weekend, holidays as needed Job Description Plans, implements and evaluates nursing regimens for an assigned number of patients. Collaborates with Physician and other Health team...

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Registered Nurse - Pediatrics/Med Surg Float

  • Northwell Health
  • Huntington, NY (12 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 13 hours ago
  • Huntington, NY (12 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 13 hours ago

Job Description Varied Hours/Varied Days. Includes every other weekend and Holidays. Shift can start as early as 6:00am and as late as 9:00am. Shift can end as early as 6:30pm and as late as...

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Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RN) Cardiac Cath Lab Full-Time

  • NewYork-Presbyterian
  • Queens Village, NY (23 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 14 hours ago
  • Queens Village, NY (23 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 14 hours ago

Preferred Criteria At least one year of Cath Lab or EP Lab RN experience Required Criteria At least one year of Critical Care RN experience Bachelors Degree in Nursing Current New York State RN license...

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Registered Nurse

  • CVS Health
  • Freeport, NY (15 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 15 hours ago
  • Freeport, NY (15 miles from West Islip, NY)
  • 15 hours ago

Title: Registered Nurse Company: Oak Street Health Location: 14-16 Brooklyn Ave Freeport, NY 11520 Role Description: The purpose of a Registered Nurse at Oak Street Health is to build strong relationships...

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Highest Education Level

RNs in West Islip, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
40.4%
Associate's Degree
24.1%
Master's Degree
16.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
9.2%
High School or GED
6.4%
Doctorate Degree
2.6%
Some College
0.7%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by RNs in West Islip, NY
1-2 years
34.5%
None
19.4%
Less than 1 year
18.4%
4-6 years
13.4%
6-8 years
12.9%
2-4 years
1.4%


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