ICU – Critical Care Nurse Residency Program (hiring now for October 2026 start) –RN Level 1

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• Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Work Shift: UR - Rotating (United States of America) Range: Compensation Range: $37.00 - $40.70 The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job.
• Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities

GENERAL PURPOSE: Functions as a new graduate nurse with less than one year of experience. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, continues to build competency in the provision of direct patient care. Contributes to unit activities and supports enhancement of the care delivery system at the unit level. Supports peers in the delivery of patient care services. FT position, D/E/N, 8 and 12 hour shifts, holidays and weekends per unit policy Adult Critical Care Nurse Residency Program is a twelve-month program designed to support nursing school graduates as they transition into their first professional nursing role. The program consists of a series of work and learning experiences that emphasize and develop the clinical and leadership skills necessary for the advanced beginner nurse to become a successful part of the critical care health care team. There are two tracks. The Medical Track consists of Medical ICU, NeuroMedicine ICU and the Medical ICU and Progressive Care Unit. The Surgical Track consists of Surgical ICU, Burn/Trauma ICU, and Surgical ICU and Progressive Care Unit SICU. The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.

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