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Highland Hospital

Rochester, NY

Posted Jun 16 · New grads welcomed

Unit
Oncology

What the listing says

Role

Orientation
6-month orientation
Term
Permanent
On the floor
Floating required
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
New graduates

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Overtime
$38/hr

About this role

Highland Hospital is seeking currently licensed new grad Registered Nurses to join our RN team! We have openings on the following units: West 4- Acute Care of the Elderly; West 5-Acute Care Medicine and PCU; West 6-General Surgery; West 7-Medical/Surgical Unit; East 5-Oncology, Palliative and Hospice Care; East 6-Evarts Joint Center (Orthopaedics); East 7-Neuroscience Unit; ED and ED OBS: Observation Unit; OR and Medical/Surgical Float Pool.

Provides professional nursing services for patients and their families and/or for the nursing department. Collaborates with other health care providers and health care team members to achieve expected patient outcomes and improve the care environment. Nurses use the nursing process and evidence based practice to coordinate and provide direct care and services that support care.

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Level I Registered Nurse (RN)

The Level I RN is a new Associate Degree (AD) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN) who is completing the Nursing Practice Orientation Program at 6 months of clinical experience or less post licensure. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Level I nurse is accountable for provision of direct care to assigned patients utilizing the nursing process. The Level I nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care services in an organized manner prioritizing safety and team collaboration and communication.

The Level 1 nurse contributes to unit activities that enhance patient care outcomes. Once the Level I nurse and the Nurse Manager completes the six month evaluation and determines if the nurse has met expectations of performance at the end of probationary period. If all requirements are met, the nurse is advanced to Level II RN.

Pay range: $38-$41

*The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Auto req ID

18429BR

City

Rochester

Area of Interest

Nurses

Employment Status

Full-Time

Hours/Week

36-40

Job Requirements

Fulfilled the educational requirements to be a Licensed RN in NYS; BS in Nursing preferred. Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Nurse. Health Care Provider CPR Certification required.

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Highland Hospital is seeking currently licensed new grad Registered Nurses to join our RN team!· from this posting

Requirements

  • Fulfilled the educational requirements to be a Licensed RN in NYS; BS in Nursing preferred. Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Nurse. Health Care Provider CPR Certification required.

Place

City
Rochester, NY
Median rent
$1,081/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities

Local household income
$47,213/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
3% below the national average

Rochester area index 97.0, where 100 is the national average.

Address
1000 SOUTH AVENUE, ROCHESTER, NY, 14617
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars (Care Compare, Sep 2026)
Beds
261
Magnet
Designated since 2011 (ANCC)
RN residency
ANCC-accredited: Highland Hospital Nurse Residency Program at Highland Hospital of Rochester, through Jul 2027

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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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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Oncology has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.

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