RN II - East 5

Highland Hospital; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 43,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Hospital in Rochester is opening a newly renovated Acute Medicine Unit and seeks an experienced Level II Registered Nurse to deliver patient care and collaborate with the care team.

Role requires minimum 6 months RN in acute care, NY RN license, BSN preferred, and CPR/BLS certification. Full-time, 20–36 hours per week; salary range $40.03–$51 per hour depending on experience and internal equity.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months RN experience in an acute care setting.
• BSN in Nursing preferred.
• Licensed by New York State to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Current CPR certification (AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services for patients and families.
• Coordinate and deliver direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with health care team to achieve patient outcomes.
• Support unit operations and contribute to safe unit environment.

Skills

RN experience

Acute care

Team collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

RN license NY

Tools

CPR certification (AHA BLS)

Job description

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.

The 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.

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.

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).

The Hospital is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.