New York Emergency Department Registered Nurse (RN)

IntelliStaff Medical is recruiting experienced internationally educated Registered Nurses for full-time Emergency Department 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; approximately 36 hours per week
• 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.

Emergency Department

This busy Emergency Department provides full-service emergency care for adult and paediatric patients. It includes 34 private treatment rooms and additional hallway treatment spaces for patients experiencing urgent, emergent and life-threatening conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assess, triage and monitor emergency patients
• Develop and update individualized plans of care
• Administer medications, treatments and emergency interventions
• Recognize and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Educate patients and families about treatments and discharge instructions
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation
• Follow patient-safety, medication and infection-prevention 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 Emergency Department nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Strong English communication and documentation skills
• Ability to meet VisaScreen and TN visa requirements
• Interest in establishing a long-term career with the hospital

Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Paediatric Advanced Life Support certification are strongly preferred.

About the Facility

This approximately 530-bed acute-care hospital serves patients throughout Western New York and provides advanced emergency, critical care, cardiovascular, surgical, oncology, neuroscience, women’s health and paediatric services within a modern, fast-paced clinical environment.

The hospital is DNV-accredited and has earned its fifth Magnet® designation for nursing excellence. It has also been recognized as a Best Regional Hospital, rated High Performing across multiple areas of care and recognized nationally for stroke and diabetes care. Registered nurses at the facility are represented by a nursing union.

Top 5 Reasons to Live and Work in Rochester, New York

1. Your Pay Goes Further
   Rochester offers comparatively affordable housing, with lower housing costs than many major U.S. and Canadian metropolitan areas.

2. Culture Without Big-City Chaos
   Enjoy museums, live theatre, concerts, festivals, professional hockey and baseball, plus a strong local restaurant scene.

3. Outstanding Outdoor Access
   Explore city parks, Lake Ontario beaches, the Erie Canal and the nearby Finger Lakes for hiking, cycling, boating and four-season recreation.

4. Canada Is Close
   Niagara Falls and the Canadian border are approximately 90 minutes away, making trips back to Southern Ontario relatively easy.

5. Plenty of Neighbourhood Choices
   Healthcare professionals can choose between lively city neighbourhoods and quieter suburban communities, with options to suit a variety of lifestyles and budgets.

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.