Careers in Critical Care

NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem is a Level II Trauma Center, with a full spectrum of specialty services, including a burn unit, an adult ICU, a neonatal ICU, a pediatric ICU, and a cardiac care unit. Harlem Hospital is the largest hospital in Central Harlem, capable of treating the most seriously ill, providing over 90 specialized ambulatory care services.

Academic Affiliation

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a Level I Trauma Center that provides life-saving care to patients in critical emergencies. Jacobi Medical Center is a recognized Center of Excellence by the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, Center of Excellence by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, and Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.

The hospital is home to advanced specialty units—including a multi-person hyperbaric unit, a burn center, a surgical ICU, and a stroke center—to ensure that patients with a wide spectrum of medical needs receive the care they need.

Jacob Medical Center’s Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is equipped with cutting-edge technology and is staffed by highly-trained physicians, making it a nationally-acclaimed leader in providing care to the most vulnerable newborns.

Academic Affiliation

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County is a Level I Trauma Center that offers a range of highly-specialized programs, including a pediatric emergency room, Level III perinatal center, heart health center, stroke center, sickle cell program, behavioral health center, Parkinson’s Disease Center of Excellence, and Diabetes Education Center of Excellence.

The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU), Critical Care Unit (CCU), and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) have been honored with the Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN).

Academic Affiliation

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln is one of the premier trauma centers in the country. A Level I Trauma Center, the hospital sees more than 168,000 emergency room visits and more than 600,000 outpatient visits annually.

Lincoln Hospital is renowned for its Centers of Excellence in breast imaging, diabetes, and HIV/AIDS. It is also a designated stroke center. The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) awarded the hospital’s Medical Intensive Care Unit II with a silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence, signifying exceptional patient care and a healthy work environment. In addition, this award recognizes unit caregivers who successfully improve patient outcomes and align practices with AACN’s Healthy Work Environment Standards.

Academic Affiliation

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan is the community hospital of choice for residents of East Harlem, northern Manhattan, and neighboring communities. From patients suffering from asthma or diabetes to women seeking early detection and treatment for breast cancer, Metropolitan Hospital is committed to delivering culturally-sensitive care in a warm, welcoming environment.

The hospital has earned recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Physician Practice Connections® – Patient-Centered Medical Home™ Program. This prestigious designation highlights Metropolitan Hospital’s dedication to providing systematic, patient-centered, and coordinated care that prioritizes access, communication, and active patient engagement.

Academic Affiliation

New York Medical College

NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx combines the best of a community hospital with quality care in a welcoming, familiar setting. Our team of highly-trained specialists in adult and pediatric emergency medicine provide expert care for a wide range of emergency needs. This includes managing chronic conditions such as respiratory and lung diseases, asthma, congenital heart defects, diabetes, arthritis, and complex medical issues.

Academic Affiliation

James J. Peters VA Medical Center

NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health is home to the Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital and the Health & Wellness Institute. The hospital provides comprehensive general and acute medical care for adults and children, including modern trauma and emergency services, as well as inpatient and outpatient care in general medicine, pediatrics, surgery, and numerous medical and surgical subspecialties. Specialized services include coronary care, intensive care, obstetrics and gynecology, midwifery, neonatology, critical care, rehabilitation, psychiatry, and behavioral health.

The Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hospital holds prestigious designations as a Certified Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) Center, an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, and an accredited Baby-Friendly Hospital. Additional accolades include recognition as a U.S. News & World Report High-Performing Hospital, a SAFE Center of Excellence under the Sexual Assault Reform Act, a Designated AIDS Center (DAC), and a Level II Perinatal Center.

Academic Affiliations

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine