RN II - East 5

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY, is recruiting for a Level II Registered Nurse to join its newly renovated 20-bed Acute Medicine Unit. The RN provides professional nursing services, collaborates with the care team, and uses the nursing process to coordinate direct patient care.

Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, the Level II RN may serve as charge nurse or preceptor. Minimum 6 months RN acute care experience; NYS RN license; BS in Nursing preferred; CPR (AHA BLS) required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months RN expertise in an acute care setting.
• NY State RN license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• BS in Nursing preferred.
• Current CPR certification (AHA BLS for Healthcare providers).

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services for patients and families.
• Collaborate with health care team to achieve outcomes.
• Coordinate care using the nursing process and evidence-based practice.
• Support unit operations and problem solving; potential charge nurse/preceptor roles.

Skills

RN experience

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

New York State Registered Nurse license

BS in Nursing preferred

Tools

CPR certification (AHA BLS)

Job description

A NEW UNIT. A NEW OPPORTUNITY.
Highland Hospital's New Acute Medicine Unit - Opening November 2026.

Join Highland Hospital’s newly renovated 20-bed Acute Medicine Unit. Bring your nursing skills, your ideas, and your passion for patient care. We're looking for nurses who value collaboration, compassion, accountability, and supporting one another.

Your next opportunity starts here. Come help us establish a culture where great patient care and great teamwork go hand in hand.
Come be part of the Highland Difference.

This Registered Nurse 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.

Job Description

Level II Registered Nurse (RN)

The Level II RN, under the direction of the Nurse Manager, is accountable for provision of competent patient care based on established standards and the nursing process.

The Level II Registered Nurse may assume expanded unit roles as available and assigned by Nurse Manager as a charge nurse or preceptor. The Level II nurse supports peers in the delivery of patient care, uses appropriate team communication methods, and practices care that reflects the patient condition and priorities. The Level II nurse provides support to team problem solving.

The Level II nurse identifies opportunities for self-growth and contributes to the development of other learners. The Level II nurse contributes to safe unit environment and operations.

PAY RANGE: $40.03 - $51

• 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 19002BR

City Rochester

Area of Interest Nurses

Employment Status Full-Time

Hours/Week 20-36

Job Requirements Minimum 6 months RN expertise in an acute care setting. BS in Nursing preferred. Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Nurse. Current CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare providers preferred).