New York Medical-Surgical Stroke Registered Nurse (RN)

ntelliStaff Medical is recruiting experienced Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurses (ICU RNs) for a full-time, direct-hire opportunity with a hospital employer in the Rochester Area, New York.

This position is open to qualified Canadian and Mexican citizens who are eligible to work in the United States under the TN visa program and are interested in building a long-term nursing career in the U.S.

Position Overview

• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit / ICU
• Employment: Full-time, direct hire with the hospital
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule: Day and evening rotations
• Pay: $38.22 to $50.96 USD per hour
• Location: Rochester Area, New York
• TN visa eligible: Yes, for qualified Canadian and Mexican Registered Nurses

Actual compensation may vary based on nursing experience, licensure date, specialty experience, qualifications and internal pay structures.

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

As an ICU Registered Nurse, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to patients who require close monitoring, complex clinical interventions and timely responses to changes in condition.

Responsibilities may include:

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of critically ill patients
• Monitor patient condition, vital signs and clinical changes
• Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans
• Administer medications, intravenous therapies and prescribed treatments
• Evaluate patient response to treatment and revise care plans as needed
• Recognize and respond quickly to changes in patient condition
• Communicate assessment findings and clinical concerns with the interdisciplinary care team
• Coordinate care with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Follow hospital policies related to patient safety, medication administration, infection prevention and documentation
• Educate patients and families about treatment, recovery and ongoing care
• Participate in continuing education and evidence-based nursing practice

Minimum Requirements

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• Canadian or Mexican citizenship for TN visa eligibility
• Graduate of an approved nursing program
• NCLEX-RN successfully completed
• Eligible for Registered Nurse licensure in New York State
• Current or ability to obtain a New York RN licence
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Ability to meet U.S. immigration and TN visa requirements
• Willingness to obtain a VisaScreen certificate, if required
• Ability to work full-time in a hospital ICU environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing / BScN / BSN
• Previous ICU, Critical Care or high-acuity hospital nursing experience
• Experience caring for medically complex or critically ill patients
• Additional critical-care certifications such as ACLS

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.