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 large community hospital in the Greater Rochester area provides healthcare professionals with the opportunity to work in a busy acute-care environment offering emergency, medical-surgical, critical care, surgical, cardiac, neurological, orthopaedic, rehabilitation, maternity and specialty services. The hospital features modernized facilities, private patient rooms and specialized clinical centres for neurological rehabilitation, joint replacement, cancer care and maternity services. Healthcare professionals benefit from multidisciplinary teams, diverse patient populations and opportunities to build experience across both general acute care and specialty practice areas.

About Rochester Area, New York

1. Close to Canada
   The Rochester area is within an easy drive of the Niagara border crossings, making weekend trips to Southern Ontario practical.

2. Affordable Place to Live
   Rochester offers comparatively affordable housing for a U.S. metropolitan area. The city's 2020–2024 median gross rent was about $1,081 USD per month.

3. Parks & Outdoor Recreation
   Enjoy Lake Ontario, the Erie Canal, hiking, cycling, beaches, skiing, fishing and year-round recreation throughout Western New York.

4. Excellent Weekend Trips
   Niagara Falls, the Finger Lakes, Letchworth State Park, Buffalo, Watkins Glen and Ithaca are all within reach for a day or weekend away.

5. Culture Without the Big-City Price Tag
   Greater Rochester offers restaurants, museums, live entertainment, festivals, sports, breweries and wineries while maintaining a more manageable cost of living than many larger North American cities.

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.