THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc
Rehab Center · Watertown, NY
Day-to-day nursing
- Setting
- Rehab Center
What stands out
Experienced nurses
The RN role in the residential programs runs the day-to-day medical side — coordinating resident appointments, administering TB tests, and taking a turn in the medical on-call rotation.
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As of 2026-09-25Source: tealhq.comMoving here
The posted RN base pay in the Le Ray/Evans Mills area starts at $36.00 an hour, so you can do the math before you apply.
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Experienced nurses
Nurse practitioners in psychiatry have a stated starting base of $180,000 at the Lowville site.
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As of 2026-09-25Source: indeed.com
More about working here
New graduates
Staff describe the direct client work — supporting recovery from substance use and mental illness — as the part that makes the shift worth it.
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As of 2024-12-20Source: indeed.comTravel nurses
Reviewers mention flexible hours and supportive peers among coworkers, which matters when you are the new person on the schedule.
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As of 2026-01-01Source: glassdoor.com
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
Registered Nurse (RN) base pay range in Town of Le Ray / Evans Mills, NY
As of 2026-09-25
- Annual pay
$180,000.00/year
Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry (NPP) starting base salary in Lowville, NY
As of 2026-09-25
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Living in Watertown, NY
Set along the Black River rapids just south of the Thousand Islands and Lake Ontario, Watertown anchors New York’s North Country. Nursing here pairs tight-knit community hospital medicine with rare financial breathing room—living costs sit about 12% below the national average—giving you four-season outdoor access from Adirondack trailheads to world-class freshwater waterways right off shift.
Browse roles in Watertown- Metro price level · Watertown area
- 12% below the national average
- BEA index 87.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $967/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $51,753/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Culture and working life
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Compensation and Burnout Concerns
- Staff report issues with inadequate base compensation, high turnover, and management apathy, while shift coverage incentives are offered over raises.
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As of 2026-03-12Source: indeed.com- Meaningful Client Care
- Staff find the direct client support work rewarding and note an inclusive environment committed to assisting recovery from substance use and mental illness.
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As of 2024-12-20Source: indeed.com- Workplace Flexibility
- Reviews highlight supportive peer relationships and flexible work hours, but express dissatisfaction with compensation relative to education levels.
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As of 2026-01-01Source: glassdoor.com
What to weigh
Reviewers say base pay lags and turnover runs high, with extra shift-coverage incentives offered instead of raises — ask directly how the base rate moves after year one.
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A closer look at the units
Residential Programs
THRIVE Wellness and Recovery · Town of Le Ray, NY
RN manages day-to-day medical needs for program residents, coordinates appointments, administers TB tests, and participates in medical on-call rotation.
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Current openings at THRIVE Wellness and Recovery Inc
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