Hospitals in Schenectady, NY
1 facility hiring travelers, 7 openings. Advertised pay sits 1% under the New York median; a two-bedroom runs $1,490 a month at HUD fair market rent, 10% above Rochester's.
- Facilities hiring
- 1
- Openings
- 7
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,484
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $1,490
See Schenectady openings
Facilities
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|
| Ellis Hospital | 7 | $2,297 – $2,484 | $2,484 | 270 | Acute Care Hospitals |
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
What it costs to live here
Against the national average, Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY runs utilities 34% above. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | at par |
| Housing | 3% above |
| Utilities | 34% above |
| Groceries and goods | at par |
| Services | 2% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Schenectady is $1,490 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,230.
New York taxes wage income.
Against Rochester, a two-bedroom here runs 10% higher ($1,490 against $1,360).
Housing on CircleRN
13 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Schenectady's hospitals.
- 3 Bedroom Private Home — $2,200 a month, 3 beds, about 2.1 mi
- Single family house with 3 bedrooms — $2,000 a month, 3 beds, about 2.6 mi
- The charming cottage — $2,250 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 6.2 mi
- Quiet and cozy — $950 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 11.5 mi
- 4 bedroom single family house — $1,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 11.7 mi
- Furnished, SHARED house, Albany NY — $800 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 13.1 mi
- Walk to Samaritan or RPI. Super easy access to I-787. Right behind Hudson Commons. — $750 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 13.3 mi
- Easy to get to, Close to Everything: I787, RPI, & Samaritan. All the amenities, and Stewart's too! — $750 a month, 4 beds, furnished, about 13.3 mi
- Spacious Apartment Downtown Albany — $1,850 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 14 mi
- Newly appointed second floor of a Victorian home — $1,600 a month, 1 bed, about 15.1 mi
- Private Furnished Room Available Amsterdam New York — $700 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 15.6 mi
- Classic Family Home Walkable and Dog Friendly — $3,000 a month, 3 beds, furnished, about 19.5 mi
Common questions
- Which Schenectady hospital hires travelers most?
- Ellis Hospital, with 7 of the city's 7 openings and 270 beds. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a New York license to work in Schenectady?
- New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a New York license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
- How does Schenectady compare with Rochester?
- Schenectady's median advertised rate is $2,484 a week against $2,490 in Rochester; HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,490 in Schenectady and $1,360 in Rochester. Medians mix every specialty posted, so compare your own specialty's rate before the city's.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Schenectady?
- Yes: 13 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals. Take the stipend and rent one, or use the listings to compare against what your recruiter quotes.
- Does New York tax travel nurse pay?
- New York taxes wage income, so the taxable base of a package is taxed at the state level as well as federally. Stipends are not wages; what counts as a stipend depends on your tax home.
- How long are travel assignments in Schenectady, NY?
- 13 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Schenectady, NY on the CircleRN board. Extensions are agreed with the agency and the facility once you are there and are not counted here.
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