From 3 postings · Employer research Aug 2, 2026
For the Columbia University hiring team
1 nurse or nursing student on Nursing Mastery who wants to work in New York is open to offers for your roles.
- Psych1 role · 0 who fit
- Urgent Care1 role · 1 who fit
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The short version
You are considering Columbia University in New York, NY. Concrete pay bands, unit texture, scheduling rules, and benefits details are not in our current facts, so those are questions to bring straight into the application conversation.
Employer research, Aug 2, 2026
Who it fits
Not a fit
- New grads: all 3 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near New York
Nursing here
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The hard parts
Nurses around NYC say area pay is higher than the Midwest but often not enough to easily offset costs, so affordability stays an open question.
Cost of living about 13% above the national price level
Employer research, Aug 2, 2026
Area nurses note higher pay may still not fully offset housing and transit costs
Employer research, Aug 2, 2026
No usable pay figures from our postings for this employer yet
Employer research, Aug 2, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- 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 New York, NY
Stepping into New York means trading quiet commutes for 24-hour subway lines and high-acuity floors across Manhattan and Brooklyn. With living costs about 13% above the national average, you’ll balance demanding hospital shifts with late-night bodega runs, Central Park decompression walks, and peerless clinical experience at the epicenter of American medicine.
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- 13% above the national average
- BEA index 112.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,821/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $80,483/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Columbia University hire new grads?
All 3 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
Psych (1) and urgent care (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Columbia University, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Columbia University
United States
- RN
- Day shift
Primary Care Nurse III (RN)
$95,000–$110,000/year
- RN
- Core business hours Monday-Friday, schedules vary
- Floating required
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