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Nurse Resident

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United Health Services

Johnson City, New York

Health system employer

RN

Posted Aug 28 · New grads welcomed · reported

Shift
Evenings
Hours a week
24
Unit
MT4 Med-Surg

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Evenings · 24 hours
Term
Permanent
Setting
Hospital
Accepts
RN
Experience
New graduates
Unit
MT4 Med-Surg

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$46/hr
nursing in New York$40/hr

The median for nursing in New York is $40/hr, across 880 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

Tuition assistance
Offered
Childcare
Offered

About this role

Position Overview The Nurse Resident on the units protects, promotes, and optimizes health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, and the alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and through advocacy in the care of individuals and families. The Nurse Resident is responsible and accountable for compliance to all standards of practice and professional development in accordance with the New York State Nurse Practice Act, United Health Services and Nursing Division policies, ANA Scope and Standards of Practice, Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the Bill of Patient Rights. The Nurse Resident promotes a caring and healing environment for patient-centered care.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit

MT4 Med-Surg, UHS Wilson Medical Center

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Primary Work Shift

Evening

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Compensation Range

$37.00 - $55.50 per hour, depending on experience

Education/Experience

Minimum Required

  • A graduate of an accredited school of Nursing

Preferred

  • Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing
  • Previous clinical nursing experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting

License/Certification

Minimum Required

  • Current New York State Registered Nurse License or Limited Permit
  • CPR within 3 months of hire

Preferred

  • Professional certification in a related nursing specialty
  • Relevant skills certification (i.e., ACLS, Basic Coronary)

Why You’ll Love Working at UHS

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.

A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.

Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.

Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.

About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.

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Requirements

  • RN
  • Acute care
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Nursing
  • 403(b) matching
  • RN License
  • Hospital
  • Internal mobility program
  • Bachelor of Science

Place

City
Johnson City, New York
Rent against this pay
22% of monthly gross
This role$1,031/mo rent
Monthly gross$4,784/mo

$1,031 median rent against $4,784 a month at $46/hr for 24 hours a week, before tax. Census ACS 2024.

Local household income
$56,283/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
8% above the national average

New York index 107.9, where 100 is the national average.

Campus
UHS Wilson Medical Center
Map showing the location of Johnson City, NY
Approximate location in Johnson City, NY. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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United Health Services (UHS) is a regional healthcare system headquartered in Johnson City, NY, serving the Southern Tier of New York. UHS offers nursing career pathways including a structured Nurse Residency Program tailored for new graduates, featuring a 12-month orientation…

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On your path

Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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