Westchester Medical Center
Summary: Westchester Medical Center, located in Valhalla, NY, offers travel clinicians the opportunity to work at a high-acuity, Level I trauma center and regional academic medical center serving the greater Hudson Valley area. As the flagship hospital of the Westchester Medical Center Health Network, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of complex cases across numerous specialties and work alongside a team of experienced healthcare professionals. With its teaching affiliation with New York Medical College, WMC fosters a learning environment for both students and staff.
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Why Clinicians Love Working Here
Westchester Medical Center is known for its high-acuity cases and its commitment to providing advanced medical care to a large and diverse patient population. Clinicians appreciate the opportunity to expand their skills and knowledge while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. The hospital's academic affiliation also provides access to research and educational opportunities.
- Trauma level and high-acuity case types: As a Level I trauma center, you'll be exposed to a wide variety of complex and critical cases.
- Major specialties or standout departments: Westchester Medical Center offers services in every adult and pediatric medical specialty.
- Teaching/academic programs: As a teaching hospital affiliated with New York Medical College, you'll work alongside medical students and residents.
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Fast Facts for Travelers
| Feature | Details |
| Trauma Level | Level I |
| Total Beds / ICU Beds | 895 beds |
| Teaching Hospital | Yes |
| Specialties | Adult and pediatric medical specialties, trauma, behavioral health, cancer treatment, transplant services |
| EMR System | Unknown |
| Scrub Policy | Facility-provided. Varies by unit. Confirm with the facility. |
Orientation | Paid, comprehensive onboarding in most cases. Check with the facility. |
| Weekly Pay Range | $2000 – $3000+ (depending on role, unit, shift and may, or may not include stipends) |
| Parking / Access | Unknown |
| Job Types Available | Travel RN, Surg Tech, Rad Tech, etc. |
Details vary by unit and contract—confirm specifics in your assignment.
What to Expect on Assignment
Travelers at Westchester Medical Center can expect to be placed in a variety of units depending on their specialty and experience. Floating may be required, and it's important to confirm specific floating expectations with the unit manager during the onboarding process. As a teaching hospital, travelers will interact with residents and medical students. The patient population is diverse, with a wide range of medical conditions and complexities.
About Westchester Medical Center
Located in Valhalla, New York, Westchester Medical Center is the Hudson Valley region's advanced medical care and referral hospital, serving more than 3.5 million people. Each year, more than 120,000 patients receive care at Westchester Medical Center in every clinical specialty through its main hospital, Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, and its Behavioral Health Center. Westchester Medical Center's services are also accessible to residents of New York City and portions of Fairfield County, Connecticut. Spanning every adult and pediatric medical specialty, Westchester Medical Center (WMC), the 895-bed regional medical system serves as a lifeline to the more than 3.5 million people in the Hudson Valley region and beyond. Encompassing a regional academic medical center, children’s hospital, community hospital, two inpatient behavioral health centers, homecare, and numerous outpatient health and related services, WMC has a total workforce of 7,000 healthcare professionals, including 1,200 physicians, and is one of the region’s largest sources of employment and economic impact.
- University Associations: Affiliated with New York Medical College.
National Recognition & Safety Rankings
Westchester Medical Center has been recognized as one of the "100 Academic Medical Centers to Know" by Becker's Hospital Review in 2025. https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/100-academic-medical-centers-to-know-2025/
Note: These are third-party rankings not affiliated with Nomad Health.
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