Description
Job Title: Graduate Nurse
Location: Rochester General Hospital/ Unity Hospital/ United Memorial Medical Center/ Newark Wayne Hospital/ Clifton Springs Hospital
Hours Per Week: 36 to 40 Hours
Schedule: Day/Evening and Evening/Night shifts (with every other weekend) available based on Unit
SUMMARY
We are excited to offer the opportunity to start as a Graduate Nurse on a Limited Permit to August 2026 graduates.
For August Graduates: Application is opened until August 1st
The Graduate Nurse Program provides all-inclusive support to kick-start your nursing profession:
Classroom-based Clinical Orientation (2 weeks)
Comprehensive Unit-Based Orientation (8 weeks)
NCLEX Bootcamp (weekly in classroom review for 5 weeks - PAID):
ATI NCLEX Review (virtual asynchronous): Access to ATI NCLEX Review as a supplement to the NCLEX Bootcamp.
Nurse Residency Program: Participation in our Nurse Residency Program
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Patient Care & Service: Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; performing various treatment procedures; providing physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members
Planning & Communication: Develop and document individualized care plans customized for each patient’s unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed; maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress
Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management: Demonstrate proficient use of an EHR – including accurate patient and provider documentation and communication
Compliance: Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of a NYS program of Nursing –ASN or BSN
New Graduate Practice exclusion - allowed to practice nursing for 90 days immediately following graduation.
NYS Registered Nurse license must be obtained within 6 months of hire date
Official transcript from accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school’s registrar’s office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation.
Primary source education verification required within 90 days of graduation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate - Clinical - Moderate clinical roles are patient facing roles that require continual movement, including standing, walking, and lifting 20–50 lbs., along with pushing and pulling medical equipment and assisting with patient positioning. Employees perform frequent bending, twisting, and reaching while completing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments. High sensory acuity is essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns. Emotional and cognitive demands are substantial, involving decision-making under pressure, responding to emergencies, and maintaining sustained focus. Environmental exposures include infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation. TB testing, mask-fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.
PAY RANGE: $38.66 - $51.91
The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for successful applicants. It may be modified in the future. Pay is determined by factors including experience, clinical licensure date, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
