Hospital for Special Surgery
Specialty hospital in New York, NY
- Hiring days and nights
- New grads welcome on 2 roles
From 36 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 13, 2026Sources
The short version
You would step into Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, a hospital founded in 1863 and known for orthopedics, rheumatology, and rehabilitation.
Employer research, Aug 13, 2026
Coworkers are often described as supportive and focused on patient outcomes, with a collaborative day-to-day feel.
For new gradsSources
There is ample room to learn and build skills, even if long-term ladder steps can feel limited.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comHybrid work options show up in reviews, though high-demand roles can still crowd your off time.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: 2 of 36 roles welcome new grads
- LPNs and LVNs: 9 of 36 roles accept an LPN or LVN
- Nurse practitioners: 5 of 36 roles are advanced practice roles
Nursing here
- Career development
Ample learning and skill development opportunities but challenges with career progression and limited long-term positions
Hospital for Special Surgery · employer research
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Scheduling
Hybrid work options available; work-life balance can suffer in high-demand roles
Hospital for Special Surgery · employer research
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
What nurses say
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.
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- Bureaucracy and leadership shift
- Some cite bureaucracy and a cultural shift under new leadership hurting morale; upper management seen as finance-focused.
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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.
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More review themes
- Work-life balance
- Generally positive ratings with hybrid options, but high-demand roles can overwhelm workloads.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
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.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
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?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
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.
Browse roles in New York- 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
Common questions
Does Hospital for Special Surgery hire new grads?
2 of 36 roles welcome new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 26 roles with a stated shift, 12 are day shifts, 7 are night shifts, 5 are rotating shifts and 2 are evening shifts.
Which units are hiring?
PACU (4), OR (3), ambulatory (1) and med surg (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Hospital for Special Surgery, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Hospital for Special Surgery
- NP
- Rotating shift
- NP
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- Day shift
- LPN
- Rotating shift
- Per diem
- LPN
- Rotating shift
- Per diem
- LPN
- Per diem
- LPN
- Day shift
- NP
- Per diem
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Day shift
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- RN
- Night shift
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Per diem
- RN
- 12-hour days
- New grads welcomed
- RN
- Evening shift
- RN
- Night shift
- RN
- Night shift
- LPN
- Per diem
- RN
- Night shift
- RN
- Rotating shift
- Per diem
- LPN
- Day shift
- Per diem
- RN
- Night shift
Clinical Nurse I - FT - DAYS - 7E
$73–$81/hr
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- 7 AM - 7:30 PM
Clinical Nurse I -Ambulatory
$70–$78/hr
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- Day shift
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- 12-hour days
- Per diem
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Hospital-for-Special-Surgery-hss-Reviews-EI_IE27388.0,28_KH29,32.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Hospital-for-Special-Surgery-Licensed-Practical-Nurse-Reviews-EI_IE27388.0,28_KO29,53.htm
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Hospital-for-Special-Surgery-New-York-City-Reviews-EI_IE27388.0,28_IL.29,42_IM615.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Hospital-for-Special-Surgery-New-York-Reviews-EI_IE27388.0,28_IL.29,37_IM615.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- hss.edu
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