Arnot Health
Hospital in Elmira, NY
- $50k–$112k/yr posted pay across 6 roles
- 256 beds
- Sign-on bonus up to $25,000 on 4 roles
- Hiring nights and days
- Nurse residency
From 7 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 28, 2026Sources
The short version
You are weighing Arnot Health in Elmira — a not-for-profit system built around Arnot Ogden Medical Center, a roughly 256-bed tertiary hospital on Roe Avenue with primary stroke certification plus cardiac, cancer, maternity, emergency, and surgical services. Charting runs on Epic.
Employer research, Jul 28, 2026
You can enter through the Graduate Nurse Residency on 3B Acute Inpatient (and related transition-to-practice paths) with preceptors and a planned onboarding, at posted rates of $43.70–$53.20 an hour.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: arnothealth.orgQualified RNs are posted with sign-on bonuses up to $25,000 and can choose full-time, part-time, per diem, RN Flex Staff, or the Local Traveler Program.
For experienced nursesSources
Elmira runs about 6% below the national cost of living with roughly 15-minute average commutes and a compact, highly drivable layout around Arnot Ogden.
If you are moving hereSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: Nurse Residency and Transition to Practice Programs / Graduate Nurse Residency Program
- LPNs and LVNs: 2 of 7 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Not a fit
- Day-shift nurses: 2 of the 3 roles with a stated shift are nights
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
Nurse Residency and Transition to Practice Programs / Graduate Nurse Residency Program
Arnot Health · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: arnothealth.org- Preceptors and orientation
Leaders and preceptors teach specialty knowledge; onboarding plan for successful transition for grads and experienced nurses
Arnot Health · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: arnothealth.org- Career development
Advancement opportunities and career growth/promotion within the organization; comprehensive onboarding for new grads and specialty switchers with preceptors
Arnot Health · employer research
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As of 2026Source: arnothealth.org- Tuition support
Tuition reimbursement for career-related education; tuition discounts; full benefits package for anyone over 18 hours/week
Arnot Health · employer research
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As of 2026Source: arnothealth.org- Scheduling
Flexible scheduling emphasized; full-time, part-time, per diem, RN Flex Staff, Local Traveler Program; Endoscopy Mon-Fri 10/12-hr options 6:30am-7:30pm with on-call
Arnot Health · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: arnothealth.org- Floating
RN Flex Staff program for experienced RNs seeking more control, variety, and opportunity
Arnot Health · employer research
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Benefits
Full benefits over 18 hours/week; tuition reimbursement and discounts; employer 403b contributions; liberal PTO; local wellness-center affiliations; sign-on bonuses for qualified RNs; competitive packages.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$43.70-$53.20/hr
Graduate Nurse Residency Program - 3B Acute Inpatient, Elmira NY
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
Graduate Nurse Residency Program - 3B Acute Inpatient upper end of range
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$43.70-$53.20/hr
Registered Nurse Behavioral Services-Day/Evening, Elmira NY
As of 2026
Sources
- Hourly pay
$46.49-$46.50/hr
Registered Nurse Chronic Pain Management, Elmira NY
As of 2026
Sources
- Shift pay
Night shift differential 20-30% for RNs
As of 2026
Sources
- Sign-on bonus
Up to $25,000 sign-on bonus for qualified Registered Nurses
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
Sign-on bonuses offered as part of competitive packages for RNs
As of 2026
Sources
Units hiring now
- Endocrinology1 open
- EndoscopyDays 11 open
Full-time with on-call; staffed Mon-Fri; 10 or 12 hour shift options ranging 6:30am-7:30pm; reports to Unit Director.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: arnothealth.org - ER1 open
- ICUNights 11 open
- Med surg1 open
3B Acute Inpatient
Graduate Nurse Residency Program posting for 3B Acute Inpatient in Elmira; full-time, weekends as needed.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedBehavioral Services
Registered Nurse Behavioral Services Day/Evening role posted at $43.70-$53.20/hr in Elmira.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: indeed.comChronic Pain Management
Registered Nurse Chronic Pain Management role posted around $46.49-$46.50/hr in Elmira.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: indeed.comSystem-wide
Employer states it offers some of the best nurse-to-patient ratios for safer environment and better experience.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: arnothealth.orgArnot Ogden Medical Center
Not-for-profit 256-bed tertiary facility with CV, cancer, women's health/maternity, emergency, surgery specialties.
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Overall rating and recommend rate
- Glassdoor overall about 3.1/5 with roughly 39% recommending to a friend across ~116 reviews; Indeed RN overall 3.2/5 from 230 reviews.
Sources
- Management quality
- Reviews frequently cite inadequate management, favoritism, poor communication, lack of accountability, and upper leadership not supporting floor staff.
Sources
- Work-life balance and staffing
- High workloads, staffing shortages, and unrealistic expectations commonly linked to stress and burnout; work/life balance among lower-rated categories.
More review themes
- Culture and teamwork
- Some describe supportive teams and patient-care focus; others report toxic dynamics, backstabbing, and poor transparency.
Sources
- Pay and PTO
- Compensation/benefits mid-rated; one RN noted good pay and fast PTO accrual while criticizing management culture.
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- Career growth
- Advancement often seen as limited with frustration over training access and unclear development pathways.
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The hard parts
Nurse reviews sit around 3.1–3.2/5 and repeatedly flag heavy workloads, staffing shortages, and management that feels unsupportive or uneven.
New York's Arnot Health Announces Layoffs
Sources
As of 2011-07-12Source: beckershospitalreview.com
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- When would a sign-on bonus have to be repaid?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Elmira, NY
Set in the Chemung River Valley, Elmira pairs Victorian homes in the Near Westside with Mark Twain's historic Quarry Farm retreat. Clinically anchored by Arnot Health and featuring a cost of living nearly 6% below the national average, it offers nurses affordable, community-centered Southern Tier living minutes from Finger Lakes wine country.
Browse roles in Elmira- Metro price level · Elmira area
- 6% below the national average
- BEA index 94.4 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $909/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $43,120/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Arnot Health hire new grads?
Its nurse residency: Nurse Residency and Transition to Practice Programs / Graduate Nurse Residency Program.
Is there a sign-on bonus?
Yes, on 4 of 7 roles, up to $25,000.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 2 are night shifts and 1 is a day shift.
Which units are hiring?
Endocrinology (1), endoscopy (1), ER (1), ICU (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Arnot Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Arnot Health
- RN
- Per diem
- CEU allowance
- RN
- Per diem
- CEU allowance
Licensed Practical Nurse - Outpatient
$24–$35/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- LPN
- Tuition reimbursement
Registered Nurse ICU Nights
$44–$53/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Night shift
- Tuition reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus
- RN
- Day shift
Sources
- allnurses.com/employers/arnot-health-s20
The short version · as of 2026
- arnothealth.org/careers
Employer website, Nursing here
- arnothealth.org/careers/join-our-team/rn
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- arnothealth.org/arnot-ogden-medical-center
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- arnothealth.org/about/awards-and-recognition
Nursing here
- beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/new-yorks-arnot-health-announces-layoffs
The hard parts · as of 2011-07-12
- facebook.com/arnothealth/posts/if-youre-an-experienced-rn-looking-for-more-control-more-variety-and-more-opport/1577531741046819
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- facebook.com/HazardARH/posts/rns-your-next-big-opportunity-awaits-at-arhour-team-is-growing-and-were-looking-/1494300325612823
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Arnot-Health-Reviews-E1891234.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Arnot-Health-Reviews-E1891234.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Arnot-Health-Elmira-NY-Reviews-EI_IE1891234.0,12_IL.13,22_IC1131944.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- indeed.com/cmp/Arnot-Health/reviews
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
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