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Cayuga Health, A Member of Centralus Health

Health system employer · Based in Ithaca, NY

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7
open roles, live count
$73k–$103k/yr
posted pay across 7 roles
3.4
Google rating

Life here

What a shift at Cayuga Health, A Member of Centralus Health looks like

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What the day-to-day looks like

Shifts hiring now
Days 6 · Rotating 1

Benefits

Cayuga Health states it offers competitive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits programs, and professional development opportunities.

The city

Living in Ithaca, NY

Ithaca is a scenic college town in New York's Finger Lakes region, home to Cornell University and Ithaca College. Surrounded by gorges and waterfalls, it blends academic energy with outdoor recreation. A close-knit community feel makes it appealing for nurses seeking a quieter pace with cultural amenities.

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Metro price level · Ithaca area
3% above the national average
BEA index 103.3 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,447/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$48,784/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

Who they are

Cayuga Health is a regional healthcare system based in Ithaca, NY, serving the Finger Lakes and central New York region. The system unites two longstanding independent hospitals—Cayuga Medical Center in Ithaca and Schuyler Hospital in Montour Falls—into a cohesive care network.

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More about Cayuga Health, A Member of Centralus Health

Cayuga Health is now a member of Centralus Health, a broader affiliation formed with Arnot Health, with a stated vision of growing a best-in-class integrated delivery network. The organization is affiliated with 24 teaching institutions, including Weill Medical College, and emphasizes clinical innovation, research protocols, and access to up-to-date facilities and technologies. For nursing professionals, Cayuga Health offers roles across inpatient and outpatient settings, including specialty units such as Prep & Recovery, cardiology practices, and primary care. The employer describes itself as the region's leading healthcare system and emphasizes professional development programs, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits as part of its commitment to employees. The organization's stated values center on people first, compassion, collaboration, and community wellness. Employee reviews on Indeed indicate a generally positive but mixed experience, with particular appreciation for sense of purpose and learning opportunities, but concerns around management quality and overall satisfaction.

Cayuga Health's mission is to deliver high-quality care, empower teams to succeed, and improve the wellbeing of the communities served. As part of Centralus Health, the organization's vision is to grow a best-in-class integrated delivery network. Core values include People First, compassion, collaboration, and a deep commitment to community wellness. The organization also maintains a formal commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to treat all people with dignity, recognize personal biases, and overcome systemic policies that contribute to healthcare disparities.

Working here

Culture and working life

community-centeredcollaborativecompassionatepeople-firstlearning-orientedinclusiveequitablerural-serving

What to consider

Indeed reports an overall employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 163 reviews, which converts to a 72 out of 100 reputation score. Detailed sub-ratings from Indeed show: work-life balance 3.5/5, pay and benefits 3.7/5, job security and advancement 3.4/5, management 3.0/5, and culture 3.5/5. Employees highlight feeling a clear sense of purpose, personal appreciation, and the ability to learn new things as positives. Areas for improvement noted include overall satisfaction and management. The lower management score (3.0/5) is the weakest area identified by employees.

The good

  • Clear sense of purpose and meaningful community-focused work
  • Opportunities to learn new things and develop clinical skills
  • Employees report feeling personal appreciation
  • Comprehensive employee benefits programs
  • Professional development programs and career building opportunities
  • Affiliation with 24 teaching institutions providing access to research protocols and clinical innovations

The hard parts

  • Management rated lowest among all sub-categories at 3.0 out of 5 on Indeed
  • Overall satisfaction flagged as an area for improvement in employee reviews
  • Job security and advancement rated below average at 3.4 out of 5

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

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The units

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Roles from Cayuga Health, A Member of Centralus Health

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Registered Nurse - Cayuga Primary Care - Community Corners - Full Time

$36/hr

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Ithaca, NY

  • RN
  • Day shift
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Registered Nurse (RN) Team Lead

$42/hr

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Montour Falls, NY

  • RN
  • Day shift
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Registered Nurse (RN)- Cayuga Addiction Recovery Services

$40/hr

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Ithaca, NY

  • RN
  • Day shift
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Registered Nurse (RN)- Cayuga Primary Care - Ithaca Mall - Full Time

$35/hr

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Ithaca, NY

  • RN
  • Day shift
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Registered Nurse - Surgicare

$39/hr

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Ithaca, NY

  • RN
  • Rotating shift
  • ADN accepted
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Registered Nurse (RN)- Cayuga Women's Health Cayuga Park- Full Time - Days

$36/hr

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Ithaca, NY

  • RN
  • Day shift
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Registered Nurse-Cayuga Primary Care/Family Medicine Cayuga Park

$36/hr

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Ithaca, NY

  • RN
  • Day shift
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