Manhattan

kellygurl64 · Jan 6, 2012

YAY. Glad you reposted. I would love to travel to NYC and need info as well.

RNewbie · Jan 12, 2012

I am considering traveling to NY as well around March. I'm planning to discuss my options with recruiters within the next month. Will keep you posted on any helpful info that I find.

PatiRN · Jan 16, 2012

I am a little concerned that there are NO responses from NYC travel RNs. Is it because there hasn't been anyone assigned to NYC (which I highly doubt) or are there other issues that are unspoken? If you should come across any information, please share! Thank you!

PintheD · Jan 16, 2012

Don't have any recent experience but I was a travel nurse in NYC (Manhattan) in '04-'05 for a solid year. I did one 13 week assignment at NYU, another up at Columbia and two back to back 13 week assignments at the now defunct St. Vincent's. Back then it was very easy to get travel contracts, provided you had solid experience. Today, not so much.

A good friend of mine is still working as an RN in Manhattan, but as a staff nurse. After working continuously in NYC as a travel nurse for more than 4 years she finally took that staff job a couple years ago because travel contracts dried up. From what I understand these contracts are still pretty scarce.

Having said all that, there is no reason not to try. I had wonderful clinical experiences, met interesting people and got to enjoy one of the greatest cities in the world on my time off. Also looks great on a resume.

I don't remember rates of pay - low $30's I think. Housing for NYU was a hotel in walking distance to the hospital. They were actually studio apartments with a large living area, sleeping alcove and galley kitchen (way bigger than the typical NYC studio). The staff at the hotel was very good to us. Many of the regular nursing staff at the hospital socialized regularly outside of work with us travelers. While at Columbia I had a one bedroom furnished apartment on 58th between 8th and 9th. The subway was just around the corner and the express train got me to work in no time. By the time I started at St Vincent's I had my own apartment and took the subsidy. It was more than ample to pay my rent.

Don't know how helpful any of this will be as I've already stated it's outdated info. Just wanted to share my experience and encourage anyone interested to definitely pursue a travel contract in NYC! Don't rule out the hospitals in the outer boroughs if you are offered housing in Manhattan. May give you more options (however research hospital before accepting anything).

Good luck and let us know what happens!

yemachi · Jan 17, 2012

HI

i worked in nyc in 2009 from may till august at Columbia presbyterian hospital. i was housed in a studio in a very nice area in the upper west side, 3 mins walk from central park. Work was a 10 minute drive on the subway and a 7 minute walk it was perfect. i did not take my own housing because i was not sure what to do but i plan to go again this time and will take my own so that i can keep some of the money. My travel company was cross country and their rates were low about $32. i must say i had a tv, linen, utensils everything in the studio, i mention this because i have spoken to several people that travel and they have to provide their own televisons etc..... i was there for 13 weeks and absolutely loved it!!!!! i would look on craigslist to rent a room the next time, i have spoken to people that have done this and they say that they have made some good friends through this.

i loved the hospital, i worked in the micu and the nurses are very nice there. i work in california so the only shock there for me was the no ratio part where i could have up to three patients but that was about once a month and the 3rd pt was usually very easy anyway. Hope you enjoy yourself cause i know i did, there is so much to do.

PatiRN · Jan 24, 2012

Thank you PintheD and yemachi!!

cgwrn · Feb 22, 2012

Hi. I really want to travel to NYC later this year. Does anyone else have any other details or suggestions about traveling in NYC? I have experiences in psych (my favorite), med/surg and rehab.

StrosGirl · Feb 25, 2012

This is all great info! I just got my NY license and am now actively looking for jobs. It has always been my dream to do travel nursing and after nearly 3 years at a great hospital, I'm ready to goooo! Cross Country seems to be THE agency for NYC...but are there any others that yall know of? The responses on here are getting me super excited for this new venture.

Also, does anyone know of any good NICU 3 hospitals in manhattan? How much they would give as a housing stipend if you opt out of their preferred housing? I'm sure it would be a lot since it's NYC. I totally agree with Craigslist...there are some great deals and it would be nice to pocket the extra cash!

Thanks :)

devulms21 · Jan 24, 2014

Does anyone have experience in NYC in the ER setting? Are the nurse to patient ratios "do-able" or is it really terrible? Thanks!

NedRN · Jan 24, 2014

I've heard that the ratios are really high and the workload is challenging. I can't find it, but I recently read a forum post (may not be this one) with a traveler defending the safety of the ERs there compared to lower ratio ones in other states. Bit of a mixed message and hearsay, but best I can do.

dance4life · Jan 26, 2014

I've heard that the ratios are really high and the workload is challenging. I can't find it, but I recently read a forum post (may not be this one) with a traveler defending the safety of the ERs there compared to lower ratio ones in other states. Bit of a mixed message and hearsay, but best I can do.

I remember this post. It is challenging to work in the city. The population is much different then what I have experienced anywhere. Sometimes I like to compare it with AZ.