New York Medical/Surgical Registered Nurse (RN)

IntelliStaff Medical is recruiting experienced internationally educated Registered Nurses for full-time Medical-Surgical 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: Experienced nurses may be considered toward the higher end of the applicable pay range based on years and relevance of nursing experience
• Weekend Program: Participants receive an additional $7.00 USD per hour
• 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

Immigration & Green Card Pathway

Canadian and Mexican Registered Nurses may initially work in the United States under TN visa status.

After completing one year of successful employment and good standing, eligible nurses may begin the hospital's employment-based Green Card pathway, subject to immigration eligibility, hospital requirements and applicable U.S. immigration regulations.

This opportunity is designed for nurses interested in establishing a long-term nursing career in the United States.

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-ladder opportunities
• DailyPay access to earned wages before payday
• Employee discounts and wellness perks

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

Medical-Surgical Nursing

Medical-Surgical Registered Nurses provide care for adult patients with a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Nurses work closely with physicians and multidisciplinary clinical teams to assess patients, deliver treatments, support recovery and prepare patients for a safe discharge.

This opportunity is ideal for nurses who enjoy clinical variety, teamwork and developing a strong foundation across multiple areas of acute care.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial and ongoing nursing assessments
• Develop and document individualized plans of care
• Administer medications, treatments and prescribed interventions
• Monitor patients and respond promptly to changes in condition
• Provide preoperative and postoperative nursing care when required
• Coordinate care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team
• Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications and discharge plans
• Promote mobility, comfort, infection prevention and patient safety
• Maintain accurate electronic clinical documentation
• Follow organizational policies, professional standards and clinical protocols

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 acute-care Medical-Surgical 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 hospital

Telemetry, orthopaedic, surgical, complex-care or stepdown experience is considered an asset.

About the Facility

This community acute-care hospital in Western New York offers healthcare professionals the opportunity to provide personalized patient care while working within a large regional health system. The hospital provides emergency, medical-surgical, surgical, stroke, maternity, orthopaedic, cancer and specialty services, including a certified Primary Stroke Center and modern surgical facilities. Its smaller community setting provides the opportunity to develop strong relationships with patients and colleagues while still benefiting from the clinical resources, professional development and career opportunities available throughout a major integrated health network.

About Rochester, New York Area

1. Close to Canada
   Located in Western New York between Buffalo and Rochester, the area provides relatively easy access to the Niagara border crossings and Southern Ontario.

2. Very Affordable Cost of Living
   Housing is particularly affordable. Median gross rent in Batavia was approximately $925 USD per month, while the median owner-occupied home value was about $148,900 USD for 2020–2024.

3. Parks & Outdoor Recreation
   Western New York offers hiking, cycling, skiing, fishing, paddling and four-season recreation, with excellent state parks and lakes within driving distance.

4. Great Day Trips
   Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Rochester, Letchworth State Park and the Finger Lakes are all convenient options for days off and weekend trips.

5. Small-Town Living With Cities Nearby
   Enjoy a quieter community and shorter local commutes while remaining within driving distance of the restaurants, entertainment, sports and cultural attractions of Buffalo and Rochester.

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.