Stony Brook University Hospital

Academic medical center in Stony Brook, NY

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Stony Brook University Hospital workplace

From 72 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 12, 2026Sources

The short version

You are weighing Stony Brook University Hospital in Stony Brook, NY. Peers have left 603 ratings that average 3.8/5, and 77% say they would recommend the system to a friend.

Employer research, Aug 12, 2026

Working here puts you next to a university hospital campus where clinically based research is a practical commute, not a weekend trip.
For experienced nurses
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As of 2015-12-17Source: glassdoor.com
Across 603 ratings, Stony Brook Medicine sits at 3.8/5 with 77% saying they would recommend it to a friend.
For new grads
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The same 3.8/5 overall rating and 77% recommend rate give you a quick read on how peers have scored the system before you sign a contract.
For travel nurses
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com

Who it fits

Best fit

LPNs and LVNs: 2 of the 48 roles on this page accept an LPN or LVN

Nursing here

What nurses say

Themes from public reviews

Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.

overall rating and recommend rate: Stony Brook Medicine scores 3.8/5 from 603 ratings; 77% would recommend to a friend.; Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
workplace atmosphere and loyalty: Former staff described a drab atmosphere and little loyalty, viewing the place as a stepping stone.; Sources
As of 2015-12-17Source: glassdoor.com
location for clinical research access: Proximity of the hospital was noted as helpful for clinically based research opportunities.; Sources
As of 2015-12-17Source: glassdoor.com

The hard parts

Some former staff described a drab atmosphere and little loyalty, treating the place as a stepping stone.
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As of 2015-12-17Source: 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 Stony Brook, NY

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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.

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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

Common questions

Does Stony Brook University Hospital hire new grads?

21 of the 48 roles on this page ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.

Which shifts are open?

Of the 41 roles with a stated shift on this page, 15 are day shifts, 15 are night shifts, 10 are evening shifts and 1 is a rotating shift.

Which units are hiring?

ICU (2), oncology (2), ER (1), MICU (1) and more.

How do I apply?

Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Stony Brook University Hospital, and we tell you what happens next.