ST JOHNS HEALTH
Hiring nurses in Rochester, NY
- $62k–$180k/yr posted pay across 11 roles
- Hiring rotating and days
From 11 postings · Employer research Sep 10, 2026Sources
The short version
You float and cross-train across Medical-Surgical, Long-Term Care, OB Postpartum, and Inpatient Rehab as staffing needs change.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: jobleads.comYou may function as charge nurse and mentor others on those shifts.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: jobleads.comYou work full-time 12-hour night shifts on site.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: jobleads.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: 3 of 11 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Not a fit
- New grads: 6 of 11 roles ask for nursing experienceNew grad jobs near Rochester
Nursing here
- Scheduling
Full-time 12-hour night shifts, on-site, for RN Float Pool Cross-Unit role.
ST JOHNS HEALTH · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: jobleads.com- Floating
Floating and cross-training to Medical-Surgical, Long-Term Care, OB Postpartum and Inpatient Rehab as staffing needs change.
ST JOHNS HEALTH · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: jobleads.com- Charge opportunities
May function as charge nurse and mentor others.
ST JOHNS HEALTH · employer research
Sources
As of 2026Source: jobleads.com
Published pay and benefits
- Annual pay
Low end of stated annual range for full-time RN Float Pool Cross-Unit Night Shifts
As of 2026
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- Annual pay
High end of stated annual range for full-time RN Float Pool Cross-Unit Night Shifts
As of 2026
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The hard parts
You will move units when staffing needs change, rather than staying on one floor.
Sources
As of 2026Source: jobleads.com
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 does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Living in Rochester, NY
Rochester pairs clinical opportunity with living costs 3% below the national average. Rent a converted brick mill loft downtown, or buy a three-bedroom home with a yard in Charlotte for an average $218,000. Whether you choose near-downtown character or premium suburbs like Pittsford and Brighton, your paycheck stretches further here.
Browse roles in Rochester- Metro price level · Rochester area
- 3% below the national average
- BEA index 97.0 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,081/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $47,213/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Common questions
Does ST JOHNS HEALTH hire new grads?
6 of 11 roles ask for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 6 roles with a stated shift, 3 are rotating shifts, 2 are day shifts and 1 is an evening shift.
Which units are hiring?
Rehab (2) and ICU (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to ST JOHNS HEALTH, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from ST JOHNS HEALTH
Clinical Coordinator/RN
$42–$46/hr
- RN
- Monday-Friday on days with every other weekend required.
Clinical Coordinator/RN
$42–$46/hr
- RN
- Monday-Friday on days with every other weekend required
Sources
- jobleads.com/us/job/rn-float-pool-cross-unit-night-shifts--jackson--ec3b291a187d0999d3efb316ce06f0a00
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