Navigator Registered Nurse Specialist
Listed compensation
$78K - $130K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Plans, directs, coordinates and implements programs. Evaluates patients’ status, instructs appropriate staff regarding significant techniques, and acts as a resource person to the health care team.
Job Responsibility
- Reviews all protocols to maintain quality control and patient safety, and to assist Physicians with patient’s compliance.
- Participates in quality meetings to discuss cases and review clinical outcomes.
- Meets the educational needs of families and other health care professionals concerning the care of the patients.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
Job Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) required. Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed.
- 3-5 years of technical experience and 0-2 years of leadership / management experience, required.
- Previous oncology experience, preferred.
*Additional Salary Detail
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e. g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).
Key Responsibilities
The Navigator Registered Nurse Specialist plans, directs, and coordinates clinical programs while evaluating patient status and acting as a resource for the healthcare team. They are responsible for maintaining quality control, ensuring patient safety, and providing education to families and staff.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and a current New York State Registered Professional Nurse license. The role requires 3-5 years of technical experience, with oncology experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Navigator Registered Nurse Specialist at Northwell a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Nursing (RN) — ranked against 80 active Nursing (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Registered Nurse Career Context
In New York, the Nursing weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$108k (31 salary observations; 81 listings), vs ~$90k nationally (668 salary observations; 3,300 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 43 active Nursing listings this role was benchmarked against, 23% are remote, 56% have no call, 77% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 5% in nursing (rn) | ranked against 80 Nursing (RN) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $78k–$130k | Nursing RN median $115k (middle half $100k–$130k)27 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| New York vs national | $108k median in New York | $90k nationally (+20%)31 state / 668 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$96k in purchasing power | New York index 107.9 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing RN listings in New York | 7 active | 81 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 23% remote · 56% no call · 77% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | New York registered nurse listings (all specialties): 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 4% offer loan repayment242 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Nursing RN pay trend | −9.9% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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