Clinic RN

Samaritan Medical Center

Watertown, New York

Posted Aug 13

Shift and hours: 10-⁠hour days4 shifts · 40 hours a week
Unit and setting: Dermatology
License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Against similar roles: In range for New York staff rolesNew York staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $65/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $55/hr, across 1,807 postings.

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Samaritan Medical Center

Hospital: Samaritan Medical Center
Address: 830 WASHINGTON STREET, WATERTOWN, NY, 13601
CMS rating: 2 of 5 stars
Beds: 165

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Clinic RN posting: 10-hour day shift, 80 position hours; RN reviews note some scheduling flexibility but mandatory OT from understaffing

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Department: 01.7575 Smc Dermatology
Pay range: $35.47 - $58.53

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Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing. Previous acute care or clinical family practice experience preferred. Demonstrates active committee participation and leadership. Organizational ability. Effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, and management/leadership skills. Must possess and demonstrate knowledge of the growth and development and means to provide appropriate care to the varied age groups, pediatric to geriatric, to whom health care is provided. Current NY RN license. Certified CPR.

Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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FLSA7DAY- 10 Hours Day Shift (United States of America)

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Samaritan is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, Minorities, Disabled, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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Samaritan Medical Center · Watertown, NY

Watertown, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 12% below the US average

Median rent: $967/mo
Household income: $51,753/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Watertown, NY

NeighborhoodsNurses and healthcare workers often look toward established residential enclaves such as the neighborhoods surrounding Thompson Park, upper Washington Street, and outer Mill Street for quiet, tree-lined streets and well-regarded neighborhood schools. The Gotham and Franklin Street/Gotham Street districts offer distinctive historic homes, walkability, and easy park access, while Holcomb Centered features quaint architecture set across hilly terrain. Neighborhoods along Arsenal Street provide immediate convenience to major shopping plazas, commercial services, and swift access toward regional transit routes.

Nurses and healthcare workers often look toward established residential enclaves such as the neighborhoods surrounding Thompson Park, upper Washington Street, and outer Mill Street for quiet, tree-lined streets and well-regarded neighborhood schools. The Gotham and Franklin Street/Gotham Street districts offer distinctive historic homes, walkability, and easy park access, while Holcomb Centered features quaint architecture set across hilly terrain.

Neighborhoods along Arsenal Street provide immediate convenience to major shopping plazas, commercial services, and swift access toward regional transit routes.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: nextdoor.com

Getting aroundCommutes within Watertown are exceptionally brief, with typical drive times hovering around thirteen to fourteen minutes across the city. Motorists rely heavily on Interstate 81 for north-south travel toward Fort Drum and outlying Jefferson County communities, while central thoroughfares like Arsenal Street and Washington Street carry everyday hospital and commercial traffic. Hospital parking is generally uncomplicated compared to major metropolitan centers, though winter driving demands extra transit time during heavy lake-effect snowstorms.

Commutes within Watertown are exceptionally brief, with typical drive times hovering around thirteen to fourteen minutes across the city. Motorists rely heavily on Interstate 81 for north-south travel toward Fort Drum and outlying Jefferson County communities, while central thoroughfares like Arsenal Street and Washington Street carry everyday hospital and commercial traffic.

Hospital parking is generally uncomplicated compared to major metropolitan centers, though winter driving demands extra transit time during heavy lake-effect snowstorms.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: nelsonwesterberg.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life is highlighted by the 355-acre Thompson Park, designed by the Olmsted brothers, which features walking trails, scenic overlooks, and the New York State Zoo at Thompson Park focusing on native wildlife. The Black River cuts through town offering premier Class III and IV whitewater rafting and kayaking, while regional day trips take outdoor lovers to Cranberry Lake, Lake Ontario beaches, the St. Lawrence River boating corridors, and snowmobile trails across the Tug Hill Plateau.

Outdoor life is highlighted by the 355-acre Thompson Park, designed by the Olmsted brothers, which features walking trails, scenic overlooks, and the New York State Zoo at Thompson Park focusing on native wildlife. The Black River cuts through town offering premier Class III and IV whitewater rafting and kayaking, while regional day trips take outdoor lovers to Cranberry Lake, Lake Ontario beaches, the St. Lawrence River boating corridors, and snowmobile trails across the Tug Hill Plateau.

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Living in Watertown

Watertown serves as the commercial hub of New York's North Country, uniquely situated where the rapids of the Black River meet the gateway to the Thousand Islands and Fort Drum. For relocating nurses, the city offers an uncomplicated lifestyle with average commutes under fifteen minutes along arteries like Interstate 81 and Washington Street, making shift work manageable without traffic headaches. Residential life centers around quiet, established pockets such as Gotham, upper Washington Street, and the Olmsted-designed Thompson Park, home to Zoo New York. Shift workers find local comfort in long-standing neighborhood spots like Maggie's on the River, Art's Jug, and Jean's Beans. Embracing Watertown requires an honest appreciation for Northern New York's rugged climate; winters bring relentless lake-effect snowbands from Lake Ontario and the Tug Hill Plateau, requiring true winter driving confidence. Yet for clinicians who value outdoor recreation—from Class IV whitewater rafting to Adirondack trail hikes and Lake Ontario boating—Watertown offers a functional, friendly home base with immediate wilderness access right outside the hospital doors.

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As of 2026Source 1: visit1000islands.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: youtube.com

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