RN II - East 5 - WEEKEND SCHEDULING OPTION

Highland Hospital of Rochester NY; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Highland Hospital in Rochester, NY, is opening a renovated 20-bed Acute Medicine Unit in November 2026. We’re seeking Level II Registered Nurses who value collaboration, compassion, accountability, and teamwork to deliver exceptional patient care.

The weekend RN works two consecutive 12-hour weekend shifts within a Friday 3pm–Monday 7:30am window, plus another 12-hour shift during the week, providing professional nursing services and coordinating care with the care team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year 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).

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing services for patients and families, coordinating care with the health care team.
• Collaborate with other health care providers to achieve expected patient outcomes.
• Utilize the nursing process and evidence-based practice to deliver direct care and services.
• Support peers and learners; assist as charge nurse or preceptor when assigned.

Job description

Job Description

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 weekend RN works 2 consecutive 12-hour weekend shifts within the scheduling window (which is 3p on Friday to 7:30am on Monday), and another 12 hour shift another time during the week.

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: $44.03 - $56.10

• 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

19006BR

City

Rochester

Area of Interest

Nurses

Employment Status

Full-Time

Hours/Week

20-36

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year 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).