From 1 posting, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 15, 2026Sources
The short version
You would step into a part-time temporary RN role at Princeton University’s University Health Services Infirmary in Princeton, New Jersey.
Employer research, Aug 15, 2026
The infirmary sits on a campus people describe as pleasant to walk at lunch, with neighboring towns like Plainsboro, Montgomery, and Hopewell often used for more affordable housing within a reasonable commute.
If you are moving hereSources
As of 2020Source: glassdoor.comThe role is union and employees point to competitive pay plus benefits that cover health, family, and education.
For experienced nursesSources
Staff mention education opportunities and training alongside a student-focused care setting, though this posting is a short temporary assignment rather than a residency.
For new gradsSources
Nursing here
- Career development
Long tenure common; upward trajectory can be slow but internal opportunities arise with seniority
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As of 2020Source: glassdoor.com- Tuition support
Education opportunities and great benefits including education cited by employees
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- Union representation
Union roles reported
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- Scheduling
Day shift 6:45am-3:15pm, every other weekend; part-time 16-24 hrs/week; 6-month temp Oct 2026-Mar 2027 with possible extension; Infirmary closed winter break Dec 19-Jan 9
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As of 2026
Benefits
Employees cite strong benefits covering health, family, and education; education opportunities mentioned. Unionized workforce.
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$50.00/hr
Registered Nurse 6-month temporary assignment, day shift, part-time 16-24 hrs/week at University Health Services Infirmary
As of 2026
- Shift pay
$75.00
Holiday pay rate for Registered Nurse temporary assignment
As of 2026
The units
University Health Services / Infirmary / Medical Services
RN provides triage, infirmary inpatient care, meds/treatments, emergency nursing, and support to student health; patient-centered student care philosophy.
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Source location unconfirmed
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- compensation and benefits
- Employees cite competitive pay and strong benefits covering health, family, and education.
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- pay equity and raises
- Staff report pay-equity concerns and modest annual raises; one noted union secured only a 3% raise despite large endowment.
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- work-life and campus
- Described as great work-life balance with intelligent colleagues, training, and a pleasant campus for walks.
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As of 2020Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- advancement and hierarchy
- Long tenures limit quick promotion; hierarchical culture and uneven management support noted alongside growth opportunities over time.
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- performance reviews
- Food service worker called performance reviews rigged and raises insufficient versus inflation.
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As of 2022Source: glassdoor.sg
The hard parts
Staff report pay-equity worries and modest annual raises—one note that the union secured only a 3% raise—and long tenures mean advancement can feel slow.
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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?
Living in Princeton, NJ
With living costs about 3% above the national average, Princeton pairs Ivy League charm with peaceful enclaves. Unwind along Riverside’s canal trails, grab dinner at the Yankee Doodle Tap Room, or catch the historic Dinky train. While town-center housing is competitive, many healthcare professionals easily commute from neighboring East Windsor and Hightstown.
Browse roles in Princeton- Metro price level · Princeton area
- 3% above the national average
- BEA index 103.2 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,636/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $192,079/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Princeton University hire new grads?
The one role asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Princeton University, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Princeton University
- RN
- 6:45am-3:15pm and includes every other weekend
- Local contract
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Princeton-University-E2940-RVW32852426.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2020
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-Princeton-University-E2940-RVW97724611.htm
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025 · 2022
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Employee-Review-Princeton-University-RVW65533078.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2025 · 2022
- princeton.edu
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