University of Rochester Nursing

Academic Medical Center · Rochester, NY

On the floor

What the day-to-day looks like

Setting: Academic Medical Center
Shifts hiring now: Days 4 · Rotating 2

The city

Living in Rochester, NY

Rochester sits on Lake Ontario in western New York, where the Genesee River cuts through downtown. Neighborhoods like Park Avenue offer dining and nightlife. With a strong healthcare sector and easy access to the Finger Lakes, Rochester feels mid-sized and welcoming for an out-of-state RN seeking balance.

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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

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Who they are

The University of Rochester School of Nursing is part of the University of Rochester Medicine academic health system, offering high-quality academic programs, a robust research portfolio, and extensive clinical and educational partnerships.

Academic Medical Center · Rochester
Hiring days & rotating

More about University of Rochester Nursing

As an R1 research university, the institution advances excellence in education, research, and practice across its nursing enterprise. Clinical nursing positions are based at University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) and affiliated facilities, including units such as GI/Sawgrass Nursing, Nephrology/Ambulatory Nursing, and a newly renovated 40-bed long-term care unit at St. Johns Nursing Home for alternate level of care (ALC) patients. Nurses at URMC may take on expanded roles including charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities, reflecting the institution's commitment to professional growth and leadership development within a premier academic health system.

The University of Rochester School of Nursing's mission states: 'Building on a pioneering legacy, the University of Rochester School of Nursing advances excellence in education, research, and practice. We foster a vibrant community where all are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.' The institution is guided by the Meliora ideal ('Ever Better') and shared values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability, with a stated commitment to setting the highest standards for how community members treat each other to ensure all can thrive.

Working here

Culture and working life

Melioraresearch-focusedacademic innovationequitypioneeringcollaborativeprofessional growthcommunity-oriented

What to consider

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The good

R1 research university with robust academic and research opportunities for nurses
Commitment to 'Meliora' (Ever Better) with explicitly stated values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability
Expanded role opportunities including charge nurse, preceptor, and committee member responsibilities
Newly renovated clinical facilities including a 40-bed long-term care unit at St. Johns Nursing Home
Educational partnerships through the School of Nursing supporting ongoing career advancement
Diverse clinical settings across ambulatory, inpatient, and long-term care within the academic health system

The reality check

Before you decide

Quick facts

Relationship: Direct employer
Roles last seen active: Jun 28, 2026
Website: son.rochester.edu ↗

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