From 1 posting, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 14, 2026Sources
The short version
You would be joining Stony Brook Medicine in Stony Brook, NY—a health system of about 5,001 to 10,000 people, founded in 1980, that runs hospitals and care across the area, including the 70-bed Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital in Greenport.
Employer research, Aug 14, 2026
You join a workplace where coworkers describe a supportive atmosphere, strong teamwork, and relationships built around patient care.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comGenerous time off and flexible scheduling options are real draws here, even when workload and staffing sometimes pull against that balance.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comYou step into a union setting with career development opportunities noted, inside a system that also educates future healthcare professionals.
For new gradsSources
Nursing here
- Career development
Career development opportunities noted but limited advancement and long waits for promotions, often tied to union-driven salary structures.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Union representation
Union roles reported
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- Scheduling
Generous time off and flexible scheduling options valued; some concerns about workload and staffing affecting balance.
Stony Brook University · 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.
- teamwork and supportive culture
- Employees cite supportive atmosphere, strong teamwork, and good coworker relationships with focus on patient care.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- management responsiveness
- Leadership often called approachable, but accountability, decision speed, and responsiveness to staff needs draw criticism.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- advancement and pay structure
- Limited advancement potential and slow promotions linked to union-driven salary structures.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- work-life balance
- Time-off policies and flexible scheduling praised; workload and staffing levels can undermine balance.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- overall recommendation
- About 77% would recommend Stony Brook Medicine to a friend; overall rating around 3.8 from roughly 600 reviews.
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The hard parts
Advancement is limited and promotions often mean long waits, tied to union-driven salary structures.
Sources
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?
Living in Stony Brook, NY
Anchored by Stony Brook University Hospital, this North Shore hamlet blends major academic medicine with quiet coastal living. Off shift, explore Avalon Nature Preserve or grab breakfast at Crazy Beans. Tight local rentals mean many nurses make the quick 10-to-15-minute commute down Nicolls Road from neighboring Centereach or Selden.
Browse roles in Stony Brook- State price level · New York
- 8% above the national average
- State index 107.9 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Current openings at Stony Brook University
Sources
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Stony-Brook-Medicine-Reviews-E377246.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Stony-Brook-Medicine-EI_IE377246.11,31.htm
The short version, What nurses say · as of 2026
- stonybrook.edu
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