NYC Office of School Health - Nursing Unit
Hiring nurses in New York, NY
From 1 posting and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 2, 2026Sources
The short version
The NYC Office of School Health (OSH) - Nursing Unit is a division within New York City's public school system that provides health services to students across all five boroughs.
Employer research, Jul 2, 2026
The hard parts
Pay and benefits rated below average at 3.7 out of 5
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Job security and advancement opportunities rated 3.6 out of 5, suggesting limited career progression
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Management rated 3.6 out of 5, indicating potential leadership challenges
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Large bureaucratic system spanning multiple city agencies (NYCPS and DOHMH) may create administrative complexity
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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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
- 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.
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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
Roles from NYC Office of School Health - Nursing Unit
Sources
- www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/index.page
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