Staff Nurse - RN - Addiction Recovery Unit (8 North) - Nights

Job description

Start Date:
09/23/2026
End Date:
10/02/2026
Description:
Experience the Essence of Who We Are:
Patient Safety and Patient-Centered Care Are at Our Core
For more than a century, NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester Behavioral Health Center has been a leader in advancing compassionate, humanistic psychiatric care. Our commitment to delivering safe, high-quality, patient-centered care has made us a national leader in behavioral health. As the first behavioral health facility recognized as a Planetree Designated Patient-Centered Hospital with Distinction and a recipient of Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), we set the standard for excellence in patient outcomes, safety, and clinical innovation.
Today, our award-winning Psychiatry program continues to attract exceptional nurses dedicated to creating healing environments where patients feel respected, heard, and empowered in their care. Through evidence-based practices, interdisciplinary collaboration, and an unwavering commitment to safety and quality, our nurses and the team make a meaningful difference every day.
Join a Culture Focused on Safety, Quality, and Exceptional Patient Care
At NewYork-Presbyterian, nursing is more than a profession. It is a commitment to protecting and improving the lives of patients and their families. Every nurse and team member plays a vital role in advancing patient safety, fostering trust, and delivering compassionate, individualized care.
You'll join a team that values clinical excellence, shared decision-making, continuous learning, and a culture of accountability. Working alongside some of the brightest minds in healthcare, you'll have the opportunity to help shape better outcomes, support recovery, and create positive patient experiences while advancing your own professional growth.
Staff Nurse - RN - Addiction Recovery Unit (8 North) - Nights
As a Staff Nurse, you will provide safe, patient-centered care to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. In this critical role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess patient needs, promote recovery, support patients and families, and ensure the highest standards of safety and quality.
This position requires clinical expertise, compassion, strong critical thinking skills, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. You'll thrive in an environment that supports professional development, leadership, teamwork, and innovation while empowering nurses to deliver exceptional care.
Schedule: Full-time, nights, three 12-hour shifts plus an additional 8 hours biweekly, including rotating weekend coverage (Saturday and Sunday) at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Behavioral Health.
Preferred Criteria
• At least 1 year of previous experience in inpatient psychiatric nursing
• Nursing Certifications

Required Criteria
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• Current New York State RN license
• BCLS certification (from accredited AHA org)
• Complete Nurse Residency Program if new Graduate
• Knowledge of nursing process: social, behavioral, biological and physical science & current health care environment
• Knowledge of customer service principle & effective interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of use of computer applications
• Ability to analyze patient care data to deliver and evaluate care

Salary Range:
$133,595-$153,220/Annual
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.