RN, CNA, and Medical Assistant Jobs in New York and New Jersey: How Quality Healthcare Staffing Places Clinical Professionals

Posted on: 20 March 2023

RN, CNA, and Medical Assistant Jobs in New York and New Jersey: How Quality Healthcare Staffing Places Clinical Professionals

# RN, CNA, and Medical Assistant Jobs in New York and New Jersey: How Quality Healthcare Staffing Places Clinical Professionals

If you are a registered nurse, certified nursing assistant, medical assistant, or nurse practitioner in the New York or New Jersey area, the demand for your skills has never been higher — and how you find your next position makes a real difference in placement speed, compensation, and fit.

Quality Healthcare Staffing (QHS) connects clinical professionals with healthcare organizations across New York City, New Jersey, and the greater metro area. This guide covers the types of clinical roles we fill, what the current market looks like, and how to get started.

Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs in NYC and NJ

Demand for RNs across New York and New Jersey remains elevated across all care settings. QHS places RNs in:

Home Care / LHCSA Settings
RNs in home care perform initial assessments, create care plans, provide skilled nursing visits (wound care, IV therapy, post-surgical monitoring), supervise home health aides, and coordinate with physicians. New York’s home care market — particularly MLTC and NHTD Waiver programs — has ongoing RN needs for supervisory and direct care roles.
Long-Term Care and SNF
Skilled nursing facilities across NYC boroughs and NJ counties consistently need staff RNs, charge nurses, and clinical supervisors. QHS has active relationships with facilities in Essex, Hudson, Bergen, and Passaic counties in NJ, and across all five NYC boroughs.
Clinical Coordinator Roles
MLTC plans, home care agencies, and managed care organizations hire RNs as care coordinators, utilization reviewers, and clinical intake specialists. These roles often offer more predictable schedules and competitive compensation compared to direct bedside care.
Requirements to work through QHS as an RN:

Active, unrestricted NY or NJ RN license (or both)
Current BLS/CPR certification
Clean background check and OIG exclusion check
Proof of TB test within 12 months
References from clinical supervisors

CNA Jobs in New York and New Jersey

Certified Nursing Assistants are among the highest-demand positions in the NYC/NJ market. QHS places CNAs in:

Home Care (HHA track): Many CNAs in New York work as certified Home Health Aides. If you hold a CNA certification, you may qualify for the HHA certification with additional training. QHS can connect you with the appropriate training pathways.
Nursing Facilities and ALFs: SNFs and assisted living facilities across the metro area hire CNAs for day, evening, and overnight shifts. Per diem and permanent placements available.
Hospital Support Roles: Hospitals across NYC and NJ hire CNAs as patient care technicians, nursing assistants, and patient sitters — particularly in geriatric, rehabilitation, and long-term care units.
Requirements:

Active CNA certification (NY or NJ)
BLS/CPR current
Background check clearance
References

Medical Assistant (MA) Jobs in NYC and NJ

Medical assistants are in high demand across outpatient clinics, physician offices, community health centers, and managed care organizations in New York and New Jersey. QHS places MAs in:

Primary care and multi-specialty outpatient practices
Community health centers serving underserved populations (Federally Qualified Health Centers in NYC and NJ)
Managed care organizations needing front-line clinical staff
Home care agencies hiring MAs for care coordination support roles

Both administrative MAs and clinical MAs (those who perform phlebotomy, EKG, injections, and vitals) are in demand. Clinical MAs command higher rates.
Requirements:

MA certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) preferred
Electronic health record experience (Epic, Athena, eClinicalWorks common in NYC/NJ)
Bilingual skills (Spanish, Haitian Creole, Mandarin, Arabic) highly valued in NYC and NJ markets

Nurse Practitioner (NP) Jobs in New York and New Jersey

Nurse practitioners in New York have full practice authority (since 2023), creating expanded opportunities in both independent practice settings and employed roles. QHS places NPs in:

Home Care / House Call Programs
NPs in home-based primary care programs conduct house call visits for homebound patients — high-demand in NYC and NJ, particularly for Medicare/Medicaid populations. These roles often offer significant schedule flexibility.
Long-Term Care
NPs in SNF and ALF settings provide primary care management, reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, and manage chronic conditions for facility residents.
Managed Care Organizations
MLTC plans, managed care companies, and health plans hire NPs for utilization management, case management, and population health roles — clinical work without bedside demands.
Requirements:

Active, unrestricted NY or NJ NP license
DEA registration (for prescribing roles)
Collaborative practice agreement (if required by the setting)
Current board certification (FNP, GNP, AGPCNP most common in home care/LTC settings)

Why QHS Instead of Applying Directly?

Healthcare organizations that work with QHS benefit from our pre-screening process. For candidates, working through QHS means:

Faster placement: We have active relationships with hiring managers — your application goes to a real contact, not an ATS
Credential management: We handle license verification, background checks, and OIG exclusion checks so facilities can move faster
Access to roles not publicly posted: Many of our client openings are filled before they hit job boards
Ongoing pipeline: Once you are in our system, we notify you of new roles matching your skills and geography

How to Apply to QHS

Current openings and the QHS candidate intake form are available at qhstaff.com. You can also contact us directly to discuss your background and what type of roles you are looking for.

QHS places clinical professionals across:

All five New York City boroughs (Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Manhattan, Staten Island)
Nassau and Suffolk counties (Long Island)
Westchester County
Essex, Hudson, Bergen, Passaic, and Union counties (New Jersey)
Monroe County and Rochester, NY

If you are a nurse, CNA, medical assistant, or nurse practitioner looking for your next position in the NYC/NJ metro area, QHS is actively placing candidates now. Visit qhstaff.com or call to speak with a recruiter today.