University of Rochester

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

University of Rochester$81K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Recent nursing school graduate (less than 1 year of experience)
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Basic knowledge of patient care and critical care principles
  • Ability to work flexible rotating shifts including holidays and weekends

Responsibilities

  • Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Nurse Manager
  • Participate in unit activities to enhance patient care delivery
  • Support peers in delivering high-quality patient services
  • Engage in critical care nursing tasks specific to assigned track (Medical or Surgical)
  • Participate in a structured residency program to develop nursing competencies

Benefits

  • Structured 12-month Adult Critical Care Nurse Residency Program
  • Opportunities for clinical and leadership skill development
  • Supportive transition into the professional nursing role
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace
Full Job Description
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:
UR URCE 215 H

Compensation Range:
$39.25 - $52.99

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.

About University of Rochester

The University of Rochester is a private research university located in Rochester, New York. It was founded in 1850 and has since grown to become one of the top universities in the United States. The university offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in a wide range of fields, including business, engineering, humanities, and social sciences. The university is known for its strong research programs, particularly in the fields of optics, photonics, and imaging. The university has a diverse student body and is committed to providing a high-quality education to all of its students.
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