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The short version
Weill Cornell Medicine (WCM) is a prestigious academic medical center located on the Upper East Side of New York City. Founded on April 14, 1898, it is among the nation's top-ranked medical and graduate schools, with a mission shaped by three pillars: exceptional care, research, and education.
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Nursing here
Benefits
Indeed employees rate pay and benefits at 3.9 out of 5 stars, suggesting a generally satisfactory benefits package, though exact offerings such as health insurance, retirement plans, PTO, or tuition assistance are not explicitly stated in the sources.
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The hard parts
Management rated lowest among all categories at 3.4 out of 5 on Indeed, suggesting leadership concerns
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Job security and advancement rated 3.5 out of 5, indicating limited perceived career growth
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Work-life balance at 3.8 out of 5, with potential challenges typical of a fast-paced NYC academic medical center
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Culture rating of 3.7 out of 5 suggests some workplace culture variability across departments
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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 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 New York, NY
Stepping into New York means trading quiet commutes for 24-hour subway lines and high-acuity floors across Manhattan and Brooklyn. With living costs about 13% above the national average, you’ll balance demanding hospital shifts with late-night bodega runs, Central Park decompression walks, and peerless clinical experience at the epicenter of American medicine.
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- 13% above the national average
- BEA index 112.6 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,821/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $80,483/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
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Common questions
Does Weill Cornell Medicine hire new grads?
1 of 4 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which units are hiring?
Pulmonary (1) and rehab (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Weill Cornell Medicine, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Weill Cornell Medicine
- RN
Registered Nurse
$113,600–$130,700/year
- RN
- Monday-Friday
- Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Weill Cornell Medicine sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- nyp.org/locations/manhattan/nyp-weill-cornell-medical-center
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