New York Long-Term Care Registered Nurse (RN)

IntelliStaff Medical is recruiting experienced internationally educated Registered Nurses for full-time Long-Term Care opportunities in Rochester, New York. Applicants must be Canadian or Mexican citizens eligible for TN visa status and interested in building a long-term nursing career in the United States.

Position Overview

• Starting pay: $38.67 USD per hour
• Experience credit: Starting pay may increase based on years of nursing experience
• Hours: Full-time
• Shifts: Days, evenings and nights available
• Weekends and holidays: Rotating requirements
• Sign-on bonus: $5,000 USD
• Temporary housing: Up to 30 days
• Employment type: Full-time, direct hire

Benefits Beginning on Day One

• Medical, dental and vision insurance options
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options
• Paid vacation, sick time and holidays
• Retirement savings and financial-planning programs
• Life insurance, disability coverage and paid-leave programs
• Tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities
• Student-loan support programs for eligible licensed professionals
• Employee Assistance Program and confidential counselling
• Mental-health, fitness and wellness resources
• Career development, leadership training and clinical education
• DailyPay access to earned wages before payday
• Employee discounts and wellness perks

Benefits are subject to eligibility, enrollment requirements and program terms.

Long-Term Care Nursing

Long-Term Care Registered Nurses provide ongoing nursing care for residents with chronic illnesses, disabilities, rehabilitation needs and age-related health conditions. Nurses build meaningful relationships with residents and families while supporting comfort, independence, dignity and quality of life.

This opportunity is ideal for nurses who are patient, compassionate and confident managing multiple clinical priorities. The pace can be busy, but getting to know the people behind the charts makes the work especially rewarding.

Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive and ongoing resident assessments
• Develop, implement and update individualized care plans
• Administer medications and prescribed treatments
• Monitor chronic and acute health conditions
• Provide wound care, pain management and other nursing interventions
• Recognize and respond to changes in resident condition
• Coordinate care with physicians, therapists and other clinical professionals
• Communicate with residents and families about care and health changes
• Supervise and support nursing assistants and other assigned team members
• Maintain accurate electronic health records
• Follow infection-prevention, medication and resident-safety standards
• Support residents receiving rehabilitation, palliative or end-of-life care

Minimum Requirements

• Canadian or Mexican citizenship; required for TN visa eligibility
• Nursing diploma, Associate Degree in Nursing, BScN or equivalent
• Successful completion of the NCLEX-RN
• New York RN licence or demonstrated readiness to complete the licensing process
• Recent Long-Term Care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation or geriatric nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Strong English communication and clinical documentation skills
• Ability to meet VisaScreen and TN visa requirements
• Interest in establishing a long-term career with the employer

Experience with dementia care, wound management, intravenous therapy, rehabilitation or medically complex residents is considered an asset.

About the Employer

The employer operates established Long-Term Care and skilled nursing services within a large regional health system. Residents receive nursing, medical, rehabilitation and supportive care from multidisciplinary teams focused on safety, dignity and individualized treatment.

Nurses have access to clinical education, career-development resources and the support of a broader health network. Opportunities may include caring for residents with rehabilitation needs, chronic conditions, dementia, behavioural challenges and complex medical requirements.

Top 5 Reasons to Live and Work in Rochester

1. Your pay goes further: Rochester offers comparatively affordable housing and an average commute under 20 minutes.
2. Culture without big-city chaos: Enjoy museums, theatre, live music, festivals, baseball and professional hockey.
3. Outdoor recreation: Explore more than 3,500 acres of parks, Lake Ontario and the nearby Finger Lakes.
4. Canada is close: Niagara Falls and the Canadian border are approximately 90 minutes away.
5. Plenty of neighbourhood choices: The region offers urban and suburban communities; candidates should research individual neighbourhoods because crime varies across the city.

About IntelliStaff Medical:

At IntelliStaff Medical, we don’t just place registered nurses, we help dedicated healthcare professionals achieve their dreams and goals by connecting them to meaningful work in exciting places.
We do that by never losing sight of what’s important – people. Our team is passionate about providing our registered nurses and our client facilities with an exceptional, white-glove experience. We have national and global reach with robust service delivery, and we provide the one-to-one attention you’d expect from a boutique firm.