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Acute Medicine – Registered Nurse RN 1 or 2, Inpatient

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University of Rochester

Rochester, New York

You'll work on 6-3600, an acute medicine unit caring for a diverse mix of patients, specializing in adult eating disorders. University of Rochester is an academic medical center.

Posted Jul 11 · New grads welcomed

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Shift and hours
Rotating · Day, evening and night shifts · 8- or 12-⁠hour shifts UR - Rotating (United States of America) D/E/N, 8 and 12 hour shifts, holidays and weekends per unit policy.
Unit and setting
6-3600 acute medicine unit 6-3600 cares for a diverse set of patients while specializing in the adult eating disorder population.Adult eating disorder patients, plus a diverse mix of other patients
License
RN license
Term
Full time or part time FT/PT positions available.

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed, residency program New graduates and experienced nurses welcome!
Experience
Under one year of prior acute care experience Nurse must have less than one-year prior experience in acute care and plan for a two-year commitment upon program completion.
Also asks
Flexible and willing to care for varied patients in a changing environment Flexibility, enthusiasm and willing to care for a varied patient population in a changing environment is a must!
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.

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  2. 4–6 months before

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  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

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  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

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What it pays

Pay reviews
Pay is set within the range by market data, education, experience and internal equity

The role and schedule

Hours stated
FT/PT positions available. D/E/N, 8 and 12 hour shifts, holidays and weekends per unit policy.
Weekends
Weekends per unit policy D/E/N, 8 and 12 hour shifts, holidays and weekends per unit policy.
Holidays
Holidays per unit policy
Details
Two-year commitment after completing the Med/Surg Residency Program
Details
Shared governance, committees and an active unit council This unit values diversity, shared governance decision making, committee representations, opportunities for advancement, and has an active unit council.

Support on this unit

The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.

Orientation
Residency program New Graduates (Level 1) are eligible for the Med/Surg Residency Program.

The workplace

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University of Rochester
Academic Medical Center

The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) is an academic medical center located at 601 Elmwood Ave in Rochester, NY, and is part of the University of Rochester, the largest private employer in upstate New York and the seventh-largest employer…

4.6 Google rating

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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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.

Original listing

Posted on University of Rochester’s careers page.

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As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address)

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening

Work Shift

UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range

Ur urce 215 h

Compensation Range

$39.25 - $52.99 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.

Responsibilities

General purpose

Functions as a new graduate nurse with less than one year of experience. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, continues to build competency in the provision of direct patient care. Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services. FT/PT positions available. D/E/N, 8 and

  • 12 hour shifts, holidays and weekends per unit policy.

New graduates and experienced nurses welcome! An exciting opportunity awaits as you start a new career on an acute medicine unit! This is a fantastic unit to learn about varying disease processes while utilizing your nursing and critical thinking skills.

6-3600 cares for a diverse set of patients while specializing in the adult eating disorder population. New Graduates (Level 1) are eligible for the Med/Surg Residency Program. Nurse must have less than one-year prior experience in acute care and plan for a two-year commitment upon program completion.

The residency program is designed to assist the graduate nurse to successfully transition to a competent, professional nurse. We are looking for nurses who are collaborative and have high patient care standards. We pride ourselves as having the highest retention rate and would like you to be a part of our team!

This unit values diversity, shared governance decision making, committee representations, opportunities for advancement, and has an active unit council. Flexibility, enthusiasm and willing to care for a varied patient population in a changing environment is a must! We look forward to having you join our team!

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

What's around it?

In Rochester, NY

Rochester, NYFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent
$1,081/mo
Household income
$47,213/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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