Medical-Surgical Nurse Explorer Program - New Graduate RN Residency Track

University of Rochester; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester in Rochester, NY is seeking a new graduate RN to participate in the Medical-Surgical Explorer Program. This 13-week rotational residency centers nursing staff into three inpatient med-surg units for hands-on experience, reflection, and eventual unit placement.

Centralized hiring, structured mentorship, and weekly check-ins support growth; the program includes potential placement on a permanent unit after completion, with FT shifts including days, evenings, nights,

Qualifications

• New graduate RN with less than one year of experience.

Responsibilities

• 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 position available, D/E/N, 8- and 12-hour shifts, weekend and holidays per unit policy.

Job description

Location & Shift

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

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

• 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 position available, D/E/N, 8- and 12-hour shifts, weekend and holidays per unit policy.

Program Overview

The Medical-Surgical Explorer Program is a 13-week rotational residency designed for new graduate Registered Nurses seeking a supportive, dynamic start to their nursing career. Nurses are centrally hired into the program and rotate through three inpatient med-surg units, allowing for hands‑on experience, reflection, and exploration before selecting a permanent home unit.

What Makes This Program Unique

• Centralized hire with rotational exposure to 3 unique units.
• Extended clinical integration (13 weeks total) to promote deep learning and relationship building.
• Structured mentorship and weekly check‑ins.
• Participation in URMC Med‑Surg Residency post‑unit match.
• Collaborative matching process between nurses and unit leadership.
• Optional Flex Team shadow experience for eligible candidates.

Program Structure

• Unit 1: 5-week immersion
• Unit 2 & 3: 4-week rotations
• Unit match: Finalized at end of program based on shared feedback between nurse and leadership.

University Values & Culture

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.

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.

Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries - always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better.

Learn. Discover. Heal. Create.

If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goals.

At the University of Rochester, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture and are united by a strong commitment to be ever better - Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.