Per diemPosted 8 days ago
Registered Nurse - Psych Services - Per Diem
Guthrie Healthcare System · Cortland, NY
$39.00–$54.12/ hour
Psychiatric nurse jobs in Cortland, NY
The median registered nurse pay in New York is $50.77 per hour ($105,600 a year), with the typical range running from $42.96 to $60.49. 3 open roles with published pay are listed for Cortland. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Cortland. The free report below lists employers near Cortland and what they pay.
- $50.77median pay per hour, New York
- $43–$60typical range per hour
- 3open roles with published pay
Open Psychiatric nurse roles in Cortland
PermanentPosted 8 days ago
Registered Nurse - Psych Services - Full Time - Days
Guthrie Healthcare System · Cortland, NY
$39.00–$54.12/ hour
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PermanentPosted 20 days ago
Registered Nurse - Psych Services - Full Time - Nights
Guthrie Healthcare System · Cortland, NY
$39.00–$54.12/ hour
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Get my free pay reportRegistered Nurse pay in Cortland, NY
Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 204,120 registered nurses employed in New York.
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $37.47 | $77,940 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $42.96 | $89,360 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Median | $50.77 | $105,600 | 13% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $60.49 | $125,820 | 34% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $73.76 | $153,420 | 64% above U.S. median |
BLS does not publish a separate figure for psychiatric nurse. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Registered Nurses.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Registered Nurses (SOC 29-1141), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
Estimate your Cortland paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,828
- Per year: $91,386
- Per month: $7,616
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for New York. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Cortland
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $110 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $68 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,246 |
| 13-week assignment | $16,198 |
Travel psychiatric nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free (this is the standard rate that applies here). Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.
Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).
Hospitals in Cortland
CMS lists 1 hospital in Cortland, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of psychiatric nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center Cortland, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Primary care shortage areas in Cortland County
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Cortland County (1 population-group, 1 facility). The highest-scoring one rates 18 on a 0 to 25 scale, where a higher score means a greater shortage.
Shortage areas are where demand for nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and other clinicians is greatest. Federal loan repayment programs such as the NHSC and Nurse Corps cover some clinicians who work at eligible shortage-area sites. Eligibility is set by each program and by the site, so ask your recruiter before you plan around it.
Source: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas data warehouse, designated areas only. A designation can cover part of a county.
License and tax basics in New York
New York is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the New York board for a license by endorsement before working here.
New York taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Cortland
Cortland city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do psychiatric nurses make in Cortland, NY?
BLS reports pay for registered nurses overall, not by specialty. Registered Nurses in New York have a median pay of $50.77 per hour, about $105,600 a year. The middle half earn between $42.96 and $60.49 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Who is hiring psychiatric nurses in Cortland?
We list 3 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in Cortland. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Cortland.
Do I need a New York license to work in Cortland as a psychiatric nurse?
New York is not in the Nurse Licensure Compact as of October 15, 2026, so a nurse licensed elsewhere applies to the New York board for a license by endorsement before working here. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Is Cortland in a shortage area?
HRSA lists 2 active primary care shortage designations that include Cortland County. Shortage areas often have more openings, and some loan repayment programs cover clinicians who work at eligible sites.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Cortland?
The federal per diem benchmark in Cortland is $110 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,246 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
Does Valorem Health place psychiatric nurses in Cortland?
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Your RN pay reportCortland, NY · pay published by hospitals, collected October 15, 2026
1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- NewYork-PresbyterianNew York · 62 postings$65.07/ hr$48–$89
- Garnet HealthMiddletown, NY · 10 postings$59.64/ hr$35–$78
- AmedisysCarle Place, NY · 3 postings$56.49/ hr$36–$65
- Health FirstBronx, NY · 16 postings$52.88/ hr$39–$58
Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.
2What they are offering now
Low$38Median$50.88High$66
281 RN postings with published pay in New York, 257 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 281 RN roles
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