PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse (RN) (Labor & Delivery, Recovery, & Postpartum LDRP) - Nights
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$44.00–$74.80/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Registered Nurse jobs in Hempstead, NY
Pay for registered nurses in the Hempstead area centers on $54.56 per hour, or about $113,490 a year. The lower quarter earns under $48.33 and the upper quarter over $61.75. The CMS hospital directory lists 45 hospitals in the Hempstead metro area. That ranks 32nd of 379 U.S. metro areas for registered nurse pay, and 51st of 335 once local prices are factored in. The free report below lists employers near Hempstead and what they pay.
- $54.56median pay per hour, New York
- $48–$62typical range per hour
- 195,470registered nurses employed in the metro area
- 39open roles with published pay in the metro area
Open Registered Nurse roles near Hempstead
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PermanentPosted today
Registered Nurse (RN) (ICU/CCU & Step Down) - Nights
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$44.00–$74.80/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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Per diemPosted today
Registered Nurse (RN) (ICU/CCU) Per Diem
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$44.00–$74.80/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Per diemPosted today
Registered Nurse (RN) (ICU/CCU) Per Diem - Nights
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$44.00–$74.80/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted yesterday
Registered Nurse- FT Nights
ScionHealth · Rahway, NJ
$38.50–$57.21/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) (Emergency Department) - Evening
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$44.00–$74.80/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 3 days ago
Registered Nurse - Endoscopy
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Passaic, NJ
$41.24–$53.47/ hour
New this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) (Endoscopy)
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$44.00–$74.80/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) (Total Joint/Orthopedic Unit)
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$44.00–$74.80/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 6 days ago
Registered Nurse -Psych Adult
Central Maine Healthcare Corporation · Passaic, NJ
$41.24–$53.47/ hour
New this week
Per diemPosted 7 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) (Cardiac Cath/Interventional Radiology) - Per Diem
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$44.00–$74.80/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
PermanentPosted 7 days ago
Registered Nurse (RN) (Total Joint/Orthopedic Unit) - NIGHTS
Centrastate Healthcare System · Freehold, NJ
$44.00–$74.80/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
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Named employers near Hempstead, what they pay and the roles open now. Free for candidates, email only.
Get my free pay reportWho is hiring registered nurses near Hempstead
| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| Centrastate Healthcare System | 23 | $59.40 |
| Central Maine Healthcare Corporation | 10 | $47.36 |
| ScionHealth | 2 | $47.86 |
| One Medical | 2 | $51 |
| Amedisys | 1 | $62.50 |
| Fresenius Medical Care | 1 | $50 |
Registered Nurse pay in Hempstead, NY
The metro median is 7% above the New York statewide median of $50.77 per hour. Nationally the median is $45.00 per hour. BLS counts about 195,470 registered nurses employed in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, 20.9 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.98).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $40.34 | $83,910 | 10% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $48.33 | $100,530 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Median | $54.56 | $113,490 | 21% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $61.75 | $128,440 | 37% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $74.25 | $154,440 | 65% above U.S. median |
How Hempstead ranks
- 32nd of 379 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 51st of 335 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 11 New York metro areas
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.
What your pay buys in Hempstead
- Overall prices in New York-Newark-Jersey City run 13% above the U.S. average (index 112.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 49% above the U.S. average (index 148.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $54.56 median hour buys what $48.47 buys at the national price level, 8% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Hempstead paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$1,964
- Per year: $98,208
- Per month: $8,184
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Travel assignment per diem in Hempstead
| Item | Federal rate |
|---|---|
| Lodging per night | $164 |
| Meals and incidentals per day | $86 |
| Per week (7 nights, 7 days) | $1,750 |
| 13-week assignment | $22,750 |
Travel registered nurse assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. 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 the New York-Newark-Jersey City area
CMS lists 45 hospitals in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area, 15 of the 38 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of registered nurses.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackensack University Medical Center Hackensack, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Hospital For Special Surgery New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital Of Port Jefferson Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| New York-Presbyterian Hospital New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Nyu Langone Hospitals New York, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Charles Hospital Port Jefferson, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| White Plains Hospital Center White Plains, NY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Centrastate Medical Center Freehold, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hunterdon Medical Center Flemington, NJ | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | No |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Registered Nurse pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY | 17 mi | $54.56/hr | 8,478,072 |
| New Rochelle, NY | 17 mi | $54.56/hr | 85,512 |
| Stamford, CT | 26 mi | $50.97/hr | 139,134 |
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License and tax basics in New York
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Common questions
How much do registered nurses make in Hempstead, NY?
Registered Nurses in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area have a median pay of $54.56 per hour, about $113,490 a year. The middle half earn between $48.33 and $61.75 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Hempstead a good place for registered nurses once cost of living is counted?
New York-Newark-Jersey City ranks 51st of 335 metro areas for registered nurse pay after adjusting for local prices, and 32nd of 379 before adjusting. Overall prices run 13% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring registered nurses in Hempstead?
We list 39 open roles with published pay from 6 employers in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Hempstead.
Do I need a New York license to work in Hempstead as a registered 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.
What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Hempstead?
The federal per diem benchmark in Hempstead is $164 a night for lodging and $86 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,750 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.
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Your RN pay reportHempstead, 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
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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.
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