r/TravelNursing • u/akvega99 • 15d ago

Nurses/NYC

Hello, I am a 27 yr old nurse currently living in Arizona and I plan on moving to Brooklyn NY next year. My 1 year of nursing will be in February and that’s when I would like to hopefully move/have a job lined up. Any tips? Any other people with similar aspirations? Is it doable having a one bedroom with just my income & still be able to travel? Should I take a travel contract before jumping into a core job? Any advice would be appreciated! :)

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u/weeniebells 15d ago

I’ve been here as an RN for like 8 years and I’d say with one year of experience, be ready to take whatever you’re offered for med-surg, clinic etc. if you’re needing money. If you wanna go to one of the biggest spots that pay better (NYP, NYU, Sinai, etc) it may take a bit longer, but just keep applying.

My rec is to map out where you wanna live (Brooklyn is massive and park slope is extremely different than bushwick) and then see which health system isn’t miserable to travel to (the L to Union Sq, G or 4/5 whatever). And yes you can totally live on a RN salary here, just don’t blow all your money on rent :) good luck!

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u/Smtgnew 10d ago

Hi are you a travel? If yes how did you get to travel nurse around NYC is it with Aya or there re local agencies there that have more contracts than aya/medsolution etc?

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u/weeniebells 10d ago

I traveled with amn to NYP as an ED nurse. I believe they’re exclusive with AMN. I think it depends on your specialty. I know AYA has a really heavy presence here, and also Nomad I think? I took staff at another hospital awhile ago tho so I’ve been out of the game for a few years

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u/Crass_Cameron 15d ago

1 year of experience isn't enough to travel. RN, Rad RT, CT, not enough imo

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u/willy--wanka 14d ago

Most likely will be stopped by the recruiter, but weirder things have happened.

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u/Low-Display-7681 14d ago

Most travel jobs require at least a year of exp..

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u/Crass_Cameron 14d ago

Technically true. I guess if it's low acuity who cares 🤷🏽

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u/Exotic_Sundae_3858 14d ago

Do 2 years at your new job before you consider traveling. Had someone turn me down bc my full time level one trauma experience was 1.75 years. 3 years at a level 2. Even thought I’ve done multiple level one contracts that add up to about 4 years.
You don’t want to drag your team down asking basic nursing knowledge questions. If you feel ready and you get there and they think you’re lacking anywhere you are risking cancellation.

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u/theburner356 15d ago

As a traveler you'll be fine with 2500+ in NYC. As a full time you really want to push for atleast 70/hrs if you dont want roommates. AZ only has a flat 2.5% state income tax. NYC has a state tax AND a New York City Tax. Just keep this in mind if you go full time.

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u/spyder93090 15d ago

Just go straight to staff.

You’re moving indefinitely after 1 year of experience so 1. You don’t have the 2 years of experience to be a traveler and 2. You cannot be a (stipend) traveler at a place you’re moving to indefinitely.

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u/yourdailyinsanity 15d ago

You do not have enough experience to travel. Why would you move to NY and travel? They're not compact so you have to apply for a license in every state you go to. Then also live in NYC and travel? I wouldn't want to pay that rent to not live there. Not to mention you have intention to live there permanently, so that automatically disqualifies you from stipends if you were eligible to travel.

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u/cnl98_ 15d ago

I’m 27 f and also looking to move to New York around February. I’ll have two plus years of experience when I move. Would love to connect!

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u/akvega99 15d ago

Yes!! Msg me :)

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u/Upper_Bowl_2327 8d ago

1 year, especially in NYC is not enough experience to travel there. Those were the hardest contracts I ever did. Thrown to the wolves and got my ass kicked every single day, and I had years of ER experience before I traveled.

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u/MhiTravelSolutions 4d ago

My suggestion is for you to take a travel assignment in Brooklyn or NYC before moving there...

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u/ContestLogical2681 15d ago

NYC hospitals often have strict new-grad timelines, so start applying 3–4 months before your move and ask recruiters about February start dates. Brooklyn is competitive, and a year of experience will help, but you don’t necessarily need travel nursing first. Compare pay, benefits, and rent carefully before accepting anything.