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12 nursing jobs in Bath, NY

Bath is a quiet small town in New York's Finger Lakes region, offering a relaxed pace of life surrounded by rolling hills and scenic countryside. With a historic downtown and close-knit community feel, it's a good fit for nurses seeking a slower rhythm away from city pressure while still having essential amenities nearby.

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Hiring here: Veterans Health Administration (6) · Ankornet (1) · Fidelis Care (1) · Finger Lakes VA Healthcare System (1) · Personalcare Registered Professional Nursing, P.C. (1) · PrimeCare Medical, Inc. (1)

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Ankornet

Bath, NY

Telemetry Registered Nurse

$3,007–$3,621/week

  • RN
  • Travel contract

Finger Lakes VA Healthcare System

Bath, NY · Health system employer

Practical Nurse (LTC)

$42,000–$77,000/year

  • Sign-on bonus
  • LPN
  • Rotating shift
  • Tuition reimbursement
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Fidelis Care

Bath, NY

  • RN
  • Compact license OK
  • Tuition reimbursement

Veterans Health Administration

Bath, NY

  • RN
  • RN
  • Per diem
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • LPN
  • PT Eve (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM), PRN
  • medical department

Veterans Health Administration

6 open roles · rotating & night shifts · Permanent

Nursing Assistant (Long Term Care)

Bath, NY · Closes Nov 13

$39,000–$60,000/year

Registered Nurse (Domiciliary Mental Health)

Bath, NY · Closes Mon

$74,000–$130,000/year

  • RN

Registered Nurse (Domiciliary Mental Health)

Bath, NY · Closes Mon

$74,000–$130,000/year

  • RN
  • Sign-on bonus
  • RN
  • Days, Evenings, Nights as required
  • Community Living Center

Registered Nurse- Domiciliary Mental Health

Bath, NY

$74,000–$130,000/year

  • RN
  • 12-⁠hour nights

Registered Nurse - Long Term Care

Bath, NY

$79,000–$144,000/year

  • RN
  • Rotating shift
  • ADN accepted

Working and living in Bath

· 12 open roles

Living costs

Median gross rent
$735/mo
Rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$47,150/yr
All local households, not nurse pay

Census ACS 2024

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0 postings explicitly welcome new grads.

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3 current postings first appeared here in the past seven days.

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Credentials accepted

  • RN9
  • LPN2

One posting may accept more than one credential.

Shifts listed

  • Rotating3
  • Evenings1
  • Nights1

Postings may list several shifts or leave the shift unspecified.

Living in Bath

Bath offers healthcare professionals a quiet, small-town setting tucked into Steuben County, right at the southern threshold of the Finger Lakes.

More about life here

For relocating nurses, the town offers brief commutes averaging around 16 minutes along NY-54 and NY-415, eliminating the daily traffic headaches of larger metropolitan assignments. The village itself holds distinct regional charm, from the historic Tiffany glass at the First Presbyterian Church to casual mainstays like Tub Town Brewing, Chat-A-Whyle Restaurant, and Liberty Street Pub.

Off-shift hours are easily filled by world-class regional draws: boating and wineries along Keuka Lake, aviation history at the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport, and renowned exhibits at the Corning Museum of Glass just down the road. However, newcomers must balance these pastoral perks against real small-town tradeoffs.

Nightlife is minimal, winters deliver over 50 inches of snow, and local discussions highlight ongoing issues with poverty and crime. For nurses seeking an outdoor-oriented, slower pace near lake country, Bath provides a peaceful, grounded Upstate base.

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Housing

The housing market in Bath consists primarily of established single-family properties, historic vernacular homes, and older multifamily conversions. Properties in the village center offer walkable access to municipal offices and Liberty Street storefronts, while surrounding rural roadways feature larger parcels with acreage.

Housing availability is more modest and older compared to major metropolitan suburbs, reflecting typical Upstate small-town housing stock.

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Getting around

Commuting in and around Bath is straightforward and vehicle-dependent, with an average travel time of approximately 16 minutes. Transit centers along State Route 54 (NY-54) and NY-415, which connect local clinical facilities and the village center directly to neighboring communities like Hammondsport to the northeast and Corning to the southeast.

Traffic congestion is virtually nonexistent outside of seasonal weather slow-downs, and parking at local health centers and village businesses is generally surface-lot based and hassle-free.

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Food and dining

The local dining scene is centered around Liberty Street, West Steuben Street, and State Route 54, leaning heavily toward comforting casual fare and diners. Popular village fixtures include Chat-A-Whyle Restaurant, Stephanie's Family Restaurant for traditional morning breakfasts, and Liberty Street Pub for classic burgers and Friday fish frys.

Craft beer and casual food are served at Tub Town Brewing on West Steuben Street, while Pizza D offers quick pies and calzones. Heading out on NY-54, eateries include Maybe Baby Burgers, Three Wishes Cafe, and Casa Mezcal Flavors of Mexico, with upscale farm-to-table dining and wine bars located a short drive away in Corning.

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Outdoors

Bath serves as a southern gateway to the Finger Lakes, placing residents within minutes of Keuka Lake near Hammondsport. Outdoor recreation centers on boating, shoreline fishing, and hiking through rolling hills and state forest lands across Steuben County.

Warmer months offer water sports and lakeside trails, while the broader region provides scenic foliage viewing in the autumn and snowshoeing or cross-country skiing opportunities during the cold upstate winters.

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Arts and culture

Culture in Bath blends local heritage with the distinctive wine and artisanal traditions of the Finger Lakes. In the village, the First Presbyterian Church of Bath features historic Tiffany glass windows and acorn light fixtures from the late nineteenth century.

Neighboring Hammondsport hosts the Glenn H. Curtiss Museum, celebrating pioneering aviation and motorcycling history, as well as the Finger Lakes Boating Museum and historic cellars like Pleasant Valley Wine Company and Point of the Bluff. For broader visual arts, the Corning Museum of Glass and The Rockwell Museum are easily accessible in nearby Corning.

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Seasons and weather

The village experiences a definitive four-season climate typical of the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes. Winters are cold and snowy, bringing an average of roughly 53 inches of annual snowfall that requires reliable winter tires and comfort driving in slick conditions.

Summers are pleasantly warm and green, complemented by around 33 inches of yearly rainfall that keeps the surrounding valleys lush. Autumn is especially picturesque as the surrounding hills and Keuka Lake wine trails fill with vibrant fall foliage.

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For families

Family life in Bath revolves around small-community spaces, local school activities, and neighborhood staples like Scoops and Blooms greenhouse and ice cream shop or family-friendly dining at Tub Town Brewing. Because community members report visible small-town struggles with poverty and localized crime, families often weigh living directly inside the village core versus settling in quieter rural outskirts or nearby lake-adjacent hamlets like Hammondsport.

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What locals say

Locals describe Bath as an unpretentious, quiet small town with deep historical roots, but community members are candid about its socioeconomic hurdles. Residents frequently mention small-town challenges including visible poverty, substance abuse issues, and petty property crime.

At the same time, people who appreciate the area highlight the slower pace of life, easy access to nature and Keuka Lake, and the tight-knit feel of local mainstays where shop owners and regulars know one another by name.

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