Stamford Health
Community hospital in Stamford, CT
- Hiring days and evenings
- Nurse residency
From 4 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 8, 2026Sources
The short version
Stamford Health in Stamford, Connecticut—an independent not-for-profit system affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian and a major teaching affiliate of Columbia P&S. If you are new to practice, GEMS (Graduates: Engaged, Mastering, Succeeding) is the ANCC PTAP-accredited residency path: you hire full-time onto a specific unit, then spend 14–18 weeks in orientation (about two in the classroom and 12–16 with a preceptor), with weekly debriefs along the way.
Employer research, Aug 8, 2026
You hire full-time onto a specific unit through GEMS, an ANCC PTAP-accredited residency with 14–18 weeks of orientation, weekly debriefs, and a dedicated preceptor.
For new gradsSources
Full-time OR Staff RN roles and full-time L&D night Staff RN roles list sign-on bonuses up to $30,000; critical care float RNs with two-plus years on full-time nights can see up to $15,000.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: stamfordhealth.orgEvening, night, weekend, and holiday premiums stack on base, and some staff RNs say those differentials help when the hourly rate feels thin.
For experienced nursesSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: GEMS (Graduates: Engaged, Mastering, Succeeding) Nurse Residency Program · ANCC PTAP accredited with distinction · Applications: Summer 2025 GEMS class; search GEMS on Careers page; contact Sofia Iannuzzi
Not a fit
- New grads: all 4 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Stamford
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
GEMS (Graduates: Engaged, Mastering, Succeeding) Nurse Residency Program · ANCC PTAP accredited with distinction · Applications: Summer 2025 GEMS class; search GEMS on Careers page; contact Sofia Iannuzzi
Stamford Health · employer research
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- Preceptors and orientation
GEMS: 14-18 weeks orientation (2 classroom + 12-16 clinical with preceptor); weekly debriefs; shadowing; CNA/Throughput RN may precept
Stamford Health · employer research
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- Career development
Opportunities for additional compensation via career ladders, skill-based pay, career paths and promotions
Stamford Health · employer research
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As of 2026Source: stamfordhealth.org- Tuition support
Generous tuition reimbursement program
Stamford Health · employer research
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- Nursing leadership
Ellen Komar, DNP(c), MPA, RN, NEA-BC · Sr. VP, Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer
Stamford Health
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Benefits
Health insurance day one (including GLP-1 options), dental with ortho/implant, PTO 21–31 days accruing from day one with up to 450-hour carryover, six paid holidays, paid parental leave, 403(b) with employer basic contribution plus match, tuition reimbursement, free on-site parking and train shuttle, childcare partnership, employee credit union, wellness and behavioral health benefits.
Published pay and benefits
- Shift pay
Evening, night, weekend and holiday premiums
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
Staff RN - OR full-time all shifts sign-up bonus up to $30,000
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
Staff RN - L&D full-time night shift sign-up bonus up to $30,000
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
Radiology Tech up to $30k sign-on bonus
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
Medical Assistant full-time sign-up bonus up to $5,000
As of 2026
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- Sign-on bonus
$15,000 sign-on bonus for experienced critical care float RNs with at least two years critical care experience; full-time nights
As of 2026
- Benefits
Referral bonuses for select positions ranging from $1,500 to $15,000
As of 2026
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- Benefits
Additional pay for degrees and certifications for certain positions; annual performance review potential bonus
As of 2026
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What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Pay vs differentials
- Staff RN said hourly rate and ratios could improve but shift differentials offset low base; likes retirement match and coworkers.
Sources
As of 2026-05-11Source: indeed.com- Overall RN ratings
- Indeed RN aggregate about 3.7/5; pay/benefits ~3.8, management ~3.2, work-life ~3.6.
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As of 2026-05-11Source: indeed.com- Culture and training
- Long-tenured clinic lead praised environment, training, flexibility; sales director noted great people/benefits and excellent doctors but high expectations.
Sources
As of 2025-02-01Source: glassdoor.co.in
More review themes
- Staffing metrics
- Allnurses lists A staffing grade, ~1.72 RNs per bed, 10.9 HPPD, 66.6% occupancy at Stamford Hospital.
Sources
As of 2026Source: allnurses.com
The hard parts
Some staff RNs say the hourly base and ratios could improve, even when shift differentials and the retirement match help.
Sources
As of 2026-05-11Source: indeed.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?
Living in Stamford, CT
Stamford pairs Long Island Sound shoreline with fast Metro-North links to Manhattan. Decompress post-shift along Harbor Point's waterfront boardwalks or hike shaded Mianus River Park trails. From modern Downtown high-rises near Bedford Street’s hot oil pizza spots to community-rooted Glenbrook, Stamford delivers distinct enclaves built for recharging between hospital shifts.
Browse roles in Stamford- State price level · Connecticut
- 4% above the national average
- State index 103.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $2,276/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $111,586/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does Stamford Health hire new grads?
All 4 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: GEMS (Graduates: Engaged, Mastering, Succeeding) Nurse Residency Program · ANCC PTAP accredited with distinction · Applications: Summer 2025 GEMS class; search GEMS on Careers page; contact Sofia Iannuzzi.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 3 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts and 1 is an evening shift.
Which units are hiring?
ER (1), inpatient medicine unit (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 Stamford Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Stamford Health
Staff RN Medicine Unit, Fulltime Days
Posted 2 weeks ago
- RN
- Day shift
- Inpatient Medicine Unit
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- 7am to 8pm, with rotating weekends and holidays
- Inpatient Medicine Unit
- Magnet-designated
- RN
- 2pm to 3am, (3) 13-hour shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays
- ADN accepted
Sources
- allnurses.com/employers/stamford-health-s451
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.co.in/Reviews/Employee-Review-Stamford-Hospital-E121981-RVW94745043.htm
What nurses say · as of 2025-02-01
- indeed.com/cmp/Stamford-Health-3/reviews
The short version, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026 · 2026-05-11
- stamfordhealth.org/locations/ct/stamford/stamford-hospital/11142646
Employer website
- stamfordhealth.org/careers/nursing/gems
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025
- stamfordhealth.org/healthflash-blog/hospital-news/graduate-engaged-mastering-succeeding-gems
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2025
- stamfordhealth.org/careers
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026
- stamfordhealth.org/careers/benefits-package
The short version, Nursing here · as of 2026 · 2026-05-11
- stamfordhealth.org/careers/nursing
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