Hospital for Special Surgery
Specialty Hospital · New York, NY
- 1
- open role, live count
- 4.2
- Google rating
On the floor
What the day-to-day looks like
- Setting
- Specialty Hospital
- Shifts hiring now
- Days 1
What stands out
Experienced nurses
Our one posting here shows $83 an hour, above nearby Northwell ($62.52) and NYU Langone ($64.25) medians in our data.
From employer postingsAs of 2026-08-13
Experienced nurses
You would be working at a hospital founded in 1863 and known for orthopedics, rheumatology, and rehabilitation.
As of 2026Source: linkedin.com
New graduates
Coworkers are often described as supportive and focused on patient outcomes, with a collaborative day-to-day feel.
New graduates
There is ample room to learn and build skills, even if long-term ladder steps can feel limited.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More about working here
Moving here
Hybrid work options show up in reviews, though high-demand roles can still crowd your off time.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Experienced nurses
NewYork-Presbyterian nearby posts a slightly higher median ($86.26) in our data, so you can weigh specialty focus against a few dollars an hour.
Working conditions
- Scheduling
- Hybrid work options available; work-life balance can suffer in high-demand roles
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Starting out and growing here
- Career development
- Ample learning and skill development opportunities but challenges with career progression and limited long-term positions
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The city
Living in New York, NY
New York City delivers unmatched energy, world-class hospitals, and career opportunities few cities can rival. From the bustling streets of Manhattan to the brownstone-lined blocks of Brooklyn, every borough offers distinct character. It's fast-paced and expensive, but for nurses seeking high-acuity experience, cultural richness, and a true 24-hour city vibe, the payoff is enormous.
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- Metro price level · New York area
- 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
Who they are
You would step into Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, a hospital founded in 1863 and known for orthopedics, rheumatology, and rehabilitation. Our one posting here sits at $83 an hour, which lands above several nearby systems in our data and a little under NewYork-Presbyterian’s median.
- Specialty Hospital · New York
- Hiring days
More about Hospital for Special Surgery
Day to day, people describe supportive coworkers and a collaborative push toward patient outcomes. Hybrid options appear for some roles, though high-demand work can still stretch your hours. Learning and skill-building show up often; climbing a long career ladder or finding lasting positions can feel harder. Some nurses also name bureaucracy and a leadership shift that has left upper management feeling more finance-focused, with morale taking a hit. If that tradeoff still fits what you want from a specialty setting in the city, this is a concrete place to weigh against your other offers.
Working here
Culture and working life
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Supportive collaborative culture
- Employees note supportive coworkers who care about patient outcomes and a collaborative atmosphere.
- Bureaucracy and leadership shift
- Some cite bureaucracy and a cultural shift under new leadership hurting morale; upper management seen as finance-focused.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
- Overall ratings
- 3.7 overall, 58% would recommend, 71% CEO approval, 60% positive outlook; category scores around 3.6-3.8.
More review themes
- Work-life balance
- Generally positive ratings with hybrid options, but high-demand roles can overwhelm workloads.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
What to weigh
Some nurses point to bureaucracy and a cultural shift under newer leadership, with upper management felt as more finance-focused and morale taking a hit.
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The reality check
Before you decide
Quick facts
- Relationship
- Direct employer
- Roles last seen active
- Aug 13, 2026
- Website
- hss.edu ↗
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