Westchester Medical Center
Academic medical center in Kingston, NY
- $101k–$156k/yr posted pay across 6 roles
- Per diem roles
- Hiring days and nights
From 6 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 15, 2026Sources
The short version
You are weighing Westchester Medical Center in Kingston, New York. On the floor you would step into tertiary care that includes a trauma center and an organ transplant program, with specialized heart, cancer, and stroke work in the mix.
Employer research, Aug 15, 2026
You would work inside a tertiary-care setting that includes a trauma center and an organ transplant program, with specialized heart, cancer, and stroke care on the campus.
For experienced nursesSources
The hospital is an academic center affiliated with New York Medical College, so teaching and complex case mix are part of the daily backdrop.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comNursing roles here sit in a union environment, which shapes how contracts, grievances, and base terms get handled.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsSource: wmchealthjobs.org
Who it fits
Best fit
- Per diem nurses: 5 of 6 roles are per diem
Not a fit
- New grads: 3 of 6 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Kingston
Nursing here
- Union representation
Union roles reported
From employer postings
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Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
CNA Westchester Medical Center Valhalla NY $17.00/hr
As of 2026
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- Hourly pay
Pharmacy base pay $60.73–$75.80/hr plus shift differential at Westchester Medical Center
As of 2026
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Units hiring now
- L&DNights 22 open
- Ambulatory surgeryDays 11 open
- ERRotating 11 open
- Med surgDays 11 open
- OB/MaternityRotating 11 open
Trauma / Tertiary
WMC described as tertiary care hospital with trauma center and organ transplant; specialized heart, cancer, stroke care.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Management and favoritism
- Reviews cite cutthroat culture, favoritism, poor communication, and leadership prioritizing cost-cutting over staff.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Understaffing and burnout
- Understaffing and heavy workloads frequently lead to burnout despite some flexible hours and decent benefits.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Overall ratings
- Company rating 3.3/5 from 456 reviews; 37% would recommend; CEO approval 27%.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- RN staff nurse ratings
- RN Staff Nurse subset rated 3.9 with 87% recommend (5 reviews); compensation/benefits 4.0; culture 2.7.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.sg- MidHudson Regional culture
- Supportive coworkers noted but disorganized atmosphere, poor management accountability, overwork, and desire for better training.
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Reviews repeatedly describe understaffing, heavy workloads, and burnout, along with favoritism and leadership that feels focused on cost-cutting.
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?
Common questions
Does Westchester Medical Center hire new grads?
3 of 6 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 6 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts, 2 are night shifts and 2 are rotating shifts.
Which units are hiring?
L&D (2), ambulatory surgery (1), ER (1), med surg (1) and more.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Westchester Medical Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Westchester Medical Center
- RN
- 12-hour nights
- Per diem
Clinical Resource Coordinator
$53–$64/hr
- RN
- 8-hour days
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- facebook.com/groups/591788267886386/posts/2635864133478779
Nursing here · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Westchester-Medical-Center-EI_IE19777.11,37.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Westchester-Medical-Center-Reviews-E19777.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/MidHudson-Regional-Hospital-of-Westchester-Medical-Center-Reviews-E651935.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- glassdoor.sg/Reviews/Westchester-Medical-Center-RN-Staff-Nurse-Reviews-EI_IE19777.0,26_KO27,41.htm
What nurses say · as of 2026
- instagram.com/p/DbmCAmrD3Fc
Nursing here · as of 2026
- providers.wmchealth.org/locations/healthalliance-hospital-mary-s-avenue
Employer website
- wmchealthjobs.org
The short version, Nursing here
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