From 4 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Aug 12, 2026Sources
For the St. James Hospital hiring team
1 nurse or nursing student on Nursing Mastery who wants to work in New York is open to offers for your roles.
- Allied Health Occupations1 role · 0 who fit
- ER1 role · 0 who fit
- Med-Surg1 role · 1 who fit
- Urgent Care1 role · 0 who fit
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The short version
You would be walking into St. James Hospital in Hornell, a small city in western New York about an hour south of Rochester on Highway 21. Med/Surg night shift is posted as 7pm to 7am, with competitive shift differentials called out alongside a $2,500 sign-on bonus for full-time RNs.
Employer research, Aug 12, 2026
You can enter through the Nurse Residency Program if you are new to practice.
For new gradsSources
As of 2026Source: facebook.comOur one active posting shows base pay at $34.08 an hour.
For experienced nursesSources
From employer postingsAs of 2026-08-12
Who it fits
Best fit
- New grads: Nurse residency: Nurse Residency Program
Not a fit
- New grads: 2 of 4 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Hornell
Nursing here
- Nurse residency
Nurse Residency Program
St. James Hospital · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: facebook.com
Benefits
$2,500 sign-on bonus for full-time RNs; competitive shift differentials for Med/Surg night shift 7pm–7am.
The hard parts
The Nurse Residency Program is mentioned for new nurses, but no accreditation, cohort size, or application window is published.
Sources
As of 2026Source: facebook.comResidency has no published accreditation, cohort size, or apply window
Employer research, Aug 12, 2026
Pay picture comes from a single flat posting with no range
Employer research, Aug 12, 2026
Limited public transit—you will rely on driving
Employer research, Aug 12, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What is the usual patient load, and how often do nurses float?
Living in Hornell, NY
Hornell, known as the Maple City, sits in New York's Southern Tier along the Canisteo River valley. This small, close-knit community offers a quieter pace of life with easy access to the Finger Lakes region, making it appealing for nurses seeking rural charm without total isolation.
Browse roles in Hornell- State price level · New York
- 8% above the national average
- State index 107.9 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Does St. James Hospital hire new grads?
2 of 4 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads. Its nurse residency: Nurse Residency Program.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 1 is a day shift and 1 is a rotating shift.
Which units are hiring?
ER (1), med surg (1), patient case managers & advocates (1) and urgent care (1).
How do I apply?
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Sources
- facebook.com/URMedicineStJamesHospital/posts/medsurg-rn-night-shift-7pm-to-7am-with-competitive-shift-differentials-are-you-l/2747808698787314
The short version, Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
- urmc.rochester.edu/st-james.aspx
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