Per Diem Evening Nurse

Job Description

About Ember Health

Ember Health is a growing organization on a mission to expand access to effective, evidence-based, compassionate care for people living with depression. We deliver IV ketamine treatment in safe, medically supervised clinics with a carefully curated therapeutic experience. With 85% of patients reporting symptom relief, we are proud to lead the field and set the gold standard for this treatment.

We are intentional about building a team of highly skilled, mission-driven professionals who share our values of integrity, compassion, and excellence. Each member plays a key role in shaping the future of mental health care.

To learn more about ketamine for depression, you may visit our frequently asked questions and reference external resources we've organized on the topic.

About the Opportunity

As Ember expands evening clinic hours (4-9 PM), we are seeking per-diem nurses for consistent evening coverage. This role offers a guaranteed minimum of 1-2 evenings per week, with opportunities to work up to all 5 weekday evenings. Additional ad-hoc daytime shifts may also be available.

Per-diem evening nurses are a vital part of our supportive, mission-driven culture, partnering with excellent clinicians and administrators as part of the Ember evening team. Compensation starts at $60/hour, with potential to increase over time.

Note: If you cannot commit to regular evening shifts, you may still be considered for our general per-diem pool, providing flexible coverage opportunities.

Credentials

Current New York State license as LPN, RN, CNS, or NP required.

Responsibilities

Facilitate IV ketamine infusions in accordance with Ember protocols

Monitor patients during infusion and manage/escalate complications

Create a calm, safe, and professional environment

Engage in therapeutic communications with patients before and after infusions

Maintain accurate electronic medical records

Keep a safe, organized, and clean work area

Collaborate professionally with the Ember Health team

Attributes

Warm, compassionate, and empathetic, building trusting relationships easily

Mission-driven, representing Ember with integrity and enthusiasm

Skilled communicator, listening attentively and speaking effectively

Detail-oriented, organized, and committed to high-quality clinical work

Passionate about learning and professional growth, resilient in the face of challenges

Experience

Skilled in IV placement and cardio-respiratory monitoring

Comfortable with procedural sedation monitoring

Experience in therapeutic patient communication

Mental health experience or knowledge of depression is a plus

Why This Role is Compelling

As a member of our per-diem evening team, you will:

Deliver high-quality, gold-standard care in a supportive, mission-driven environment

Work alongside high-caliber clinicians and administrators, forming the core of Ember's evening team

Enjoy predictable evening shifts while maintaining daytime flexibility

Be among the first considered for full-time or expanded opportunities

Contribute to a leading mental health treatment program

Even if you cannot commit to regular evening shifts, you are encouraged to apply for our general per-diem pool to contribute on a flexible basis.

Full-time