Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
Rochester, New York
Posted Sep 9
What the listing says
Role
- Term
- Full Time
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in New York is $40/hr, across 878 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
- Job Title: Registered Nurse I
- Department: Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)
- Location: Rochester General Hospital
- Hours Per Week: 36 Hours
Schedule
Night
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Summary
As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’re the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive difference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors – going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.
The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) provides critical care for patients with complex conditions. Services include advanced airway and ventilator support, chest tubes, central lines, IV infusions, telemetry, invasive monitoring, CRRT, therapeutic devices (IABP, Impella), and ECMO.
Responsibilities
Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care
Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (i.e. physical, psychological, educational and risk-screen data appropriate for the chronological / developmental age of the patient).
Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team. Utilizes all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family.
Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals.
Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation.
Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately.
Completes at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research Department utilizing a research article from the last 5 years from research performed in the United States.
Compliance
Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.
Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in timely manner.
Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Required
Qualifications
Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
Registered Nurse license in New York State.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Preferred
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
At least 6 months RN experience preferred
Education
AS: Nursing (Required)
Licenses /
Certifications
BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)
Physical
Requirements
Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns.
Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
Pay range
$39.75 - $52.99
City
Rochester
Postal code
14621
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
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“PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred. At least 6 months RN experience preferred” · from this posting
Requirements
- Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing
- Registered Nurse license in New York State.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- PREFERRED
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
- At least 6 months RN experience preferred
- AS: Nursing (Required)
- LICENSES /
- BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - NYS Office of ProfessionsNew York State Education Department (NYSED)
- PHYSICAL
- Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
- For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
- Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
Benefits
- Continuing education credits
Place
- City
- Rochester, New York
- Median rent
- $1,081/mo
- Local household income
- $47,213/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Rochester area index 97.0, where 100 is the national average.
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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Rochester General Hospital is part of Rochester Regional Health, located in Rochester, New York (14621). The hospital provides a range of specialized patient care services, with a notable focus on Women's Care. The Women's Care Unit delivers comprehensive services in…
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