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Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

Psychiatric RN – Emergency Department (CPEP) – 12-Hour Day & Night Shifts
Location: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Queens, NY
Pay: $55.92/hr. + Shift Differentials | Full 1199 Union Benefits

Why Join Our Team?

  • Competitive Pay & Benefits: $55.92/hr., plus shift differentials, with comprehensive 1199 SEIU benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement, and PTO.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Choose the day or night shift that fits your lifestyle.
  • Fast-Paced, Impactful Work: Provide life-saving care in our Psychiatric Emergency Department (CPEP) for patients in crisis.
  • Professional Growth: Access ongoing training, leadership opportunities, and collaborative team support.

What You’ll Do

  • Conduct rapid psychiatric assessments & triage for patients in acute crisis.
  • Implement crisis intervention & de-escalation techniques to maintain safety.
  • Administer emergency medications and monitor patient response.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan and coordinate care.
  • Provide compassionate, patient-centered care in a high-acuity setting.

Tagged as: cpep, psych er

Requirements

Who We’re Looking For

Experience:

  • 1–3 years of general RN experience, with at least 1 year in psychiatric nursing preferred.
  • Experience in ED or high-acuity settings is a plus.

Education & Certifications:

  • ADN or BSN in Nursing required.
  • Current NY State RN license.
  • BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
  • Additional psychiatric or crisis management certifications a plus.

Skills & Attributes:

  • Strong critical thinking, communication, and crisis management skills.
  • Passion for helping individuals in psychiatric crisis.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and join a team where your skills save lives every day!

 

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