# Registered Nurse- Med/Surg at Rochester Regional Health > Open job at Rochester Regional Health. Workplace: On-site. Source: Nurse Jobs World, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/rochester-regional-health-registered-nurse-med-surg-rycomp3 Posted 4 November 2026. Last checked on the employer's career site: 5 November 2026. ## Facts - Company: [Rochester Regional Health](https://nursejobsworld.com/companies/rochester-regional-health) - Location: On-site - Workplace: On-site - Employment type: Full-time - Salary: $42–57 / hour - Local language: Not required - Relocation support: Likely (company policy) - Skills: Medical-surgical - Not mentioned in the job post: visa sponsorship, where you can apply from ## Job description **Job Title:** Registered Nurse **Department:** Med/Surg/West 3 **Location:** Canton-Potsdam Hospital **Hours Per Week:** 37.5 scheduled weekly hours **Schedule:** 12-hour night shift with weekend requirement **SUMMARY:** The registered nurse provides assessment, care planning and direct delivery of treatment utilizing professional nursing care processes in a patient and family centered manner in accordance with licensure and regulatory scope and standards, and established hospital policies, procedures and protocols. **RESPONSIBILITIES:** • Performs a comprehensive patient assessment to identify patient and family needs. • Develops and implements a comprehensive plan of care involving the patient and the family. • Performs and documents direct patient and family centered care and patient education according to nursing standards of practice. • Identifies and responds to patient conditions to achieve positive patient outcomes. • Performs discharge planning to ensure safe and appropriate transition of care. • Directs and delegates care provided by unlicensed team members. •Provides world class customer service to patients and families. **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** • Graduate of an accredited nursing school program • Current, unrestricted New York State registered professional nursing license • BLS upon hire, if not AHA must obtain within one week of hire date **PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:** • BSN from an accredited nursing school program • National Certification **UNION:** NYSNA (CPH) _Note: Not all per diem roles are union eligible_ **EDUCATION:** **LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:** **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. **For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.** **Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.** **PAY RANGE:** $42.03 - $57.45 _The posted pay range is a good faith representation of potential base pay for this position. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates could vary based on position details and FTE. Pay is determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, locations, and contracts._ **Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.** ## How to apply Apply on the job page, https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/rochester-regional-health-registered-nurse-med-surg-rycomp3: its Apply button opens the employer's own application page. ## More jobs from Rochester Regional Health - [LPN Staff I - Long Term Care](https://nursejobsworld.com/jobs/rochester-regional-health-lpn-staff-i-long-term-care-1o8kkzt): Rochester Regional Health, On-site. Salary: $30–36 / hour. 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