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SUNY/Stony Brook University Hospital

Health Sciences Center SUNY, Stony Brook, NY 11794

County:SuffolkCBSA Area:New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJOwnership:GovernmentType:Acute Care

At a glance

SUNY/Stony Brook University Hospital is a large government acute care facility located in a major metropolitan area of New York, offering a dynamic environment for nurses seeking diverse clinical experiences. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its size and location in a community with a significant international population suggest potential openness to global talent. The academic setting may also provide strong support for ongoing education and professional development.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Acute Care
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
728
RN Count
1,325
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
Licensure in New York

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
NYSED
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Undefined
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Pending

Relatively straightforward process

New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ overview

Financials

Median $113,490
$83,900
10th
$154,440
90th
Cost of Living Index
112.47(12.47 above national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $100,904 (+7% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:19.4 min
Walk
49.4%
  • Drive23.6%
  • Public transit19.2%
  • Walk49.4%
  • Work from home7.7%
Nearest Airports
  • Long Island Mac Arthur Airport
  • Republic Airport
  • Tweed New Haven Airport
  • Tweed New Haven Airport

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
13,959,399
Major Metro (1M+)
International Population
5,295,085

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

New York state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–128th of 50Top 25%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed32nd of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
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