Explore two different career paths beginning as a nurse extern at Northwell Health.

May 14, 2026/in Career Paths, Nursing /by ezumbach

Explore two different career paths beginning as a nurse extern at Northwell Health.

At Northwell, we are committed to providing tools, resources and opportunities to our team members who wish to learn and grow within our organization. Our nurses are encouraged to continue learning to expand their skills with through our accredited nurse residency program, fellowships, and with continued education through our tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities.

Ready to explore a career in nursing at Northwell? Below, see how John and Nancy started as nurse externs and took different paths to learn and grow as part of our nursing team. Their inspiring career journeys demonstrate the many career opportunities in nursing within Northwell.

For the complete job profiles of each role, we invite you to visit NorthwellCareers.com or learn more about our available nursing opportunities here.

John

2010 – Summer Nurse Extern, North Shore University Hospital
2011 – Registered Nurse, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, North Shore University Hospital
2014 – Assistant Nurse Manager, Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit, North Shore University Hospital
2016 – Assistant Nurse Manager, Pre-Op and Recovery Room, Syosset Hospital
2017 – Nurse Manager, Pre-Op and Recovery Room, Syosset Hospital
2021 – Nurse Manager, Pre-Op and Recovery Room and Ophthalmology, Syosset Hospital
2022 – Nurse Manager, Pre-Op and Recovery Room, Ophthalmology and Pain Management, Syosset Hospital
Current position – Director, Perioperative Services, Syosset Hospital

Nancy

1984 – Nurse Extern, Staten Island University Hospital
1985 – Licensed Practical Nurse, Float Team, Staten Island University Hospital
1986 – Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Staten Island University Hospital
2008 – Assistant Nurse Manager, PACU North, Staten Island University Hospital
2019 – Assistant Nurse Manager, Vent Unit, Staten Island University Hospital
2021 – Interim Nurse Manager of CEU, Staten Island University Hospital
Current position – Nurse Manager of CEU, Staten Island University Hospital

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Mentorship, desired career growth, and making a difference: Meet Christopher, emergency department registered nurse

May 05, 2026/in Career Paths, Featured Articles, Nursing /by mperlman

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Mentorship, desired career growth, and making a difference: Meet Christopher, emergency department registered nurse

At Northwell Health, our nursing team members demonstrate compassionate care for our patients every day. We foster our nurses’ professional journeys by offering educational opportunities and work experience to help them gain new skills and refine their expertise for continued success. Read on to learn more about Christopher, one of our dedicated registered nurses (RNs) at Northwell’s Mather Hospital.

Christopher began his career with Northwell in 2024 as an emergency department registered nurse (ED RN) and currently works in this role. He serves as a relief charge nurse and preceptor while also supporting the needs of his team at Mather Hospital’s new state-of-the-art emergency department. Christopher oversees operations on the night shift by managing patient flow, allocating resources, coordinating team members and addressing patient experience issues or concerns. He also oversees crisis response, facilitates communication within the department and upholds patient safety and quality standards with the goal of providing high-quality patient care.

As one of our many Truly Ambitious ED RNs, Christopher believes that Northwell has invested in his professional development through support from his leaders and mentorship opportunities. “I love the flexibility and the support that I receive from my team, and I am grateful that Northwell provides me with more opportunities to grow my career,” shared Christopher. As Christopher’s leaders have provided him with mentorship and opportunities to expand upon his current role, they also encouraged him to return to school for his master’s degree. With the help of Northwell’s tuition reimbursement program, Christopher will start classes this fall toward his degree in strategic hospital management.

Christopher’s team at Mather Hospital gives him the confidence and support he needs to take on new challenges and explore leadership opportunities within his role. “At Northwell, we can make a real difference in the lives of our patients, and that is incredibly fulfilling.”

Discover a career well cared for in nursing with Northwell today.

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