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7 South – Pediatric General Surgical/Renal/GI – Registered Nurse 1 or 2, Inpt — University of Rochester Nursing | Nursing Mastery

RNPediatricsGeneral SurgicalRenalGastroenterology

Posted Jun 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jun 24, 2026

What this might mean for you

University of Rochester Nursing is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $79k–$87k a year. The schedule rotates — ask early how far out they post it; that answer tells you a lot.

At a glance

Shift: rotating
Workplace: University of Rochester Nursing
Hiring employer: University of Rochester Nursing

Worth asking

What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?

The posting doesn’t answer these — good ones for a recruiter or the interview.

About this role

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. Job Location (Full Address): 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642 Opening: Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 500740 7 South-Peds Nursing/SMH Work Shift: UR - Rotating (United States of America) Range: UR URCG 215 H Compensation Range: $38.00 - $41.80 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.

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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 positions available, D/E/N, 8- & 12-hour shifts, weekends and holidays per unit policy. We are looking for an individual to become part of a nursing team dedicated to the care of children with general surgical/renal/GI clinical issues. Care of the pediatric patient/family is a challenging, fast paced environment and requires strong organizational, time management and critical thinking skills. Nurse will develop diverse competencies and function as an important member of the pediatric interdisciplinary team. Must be a committed to customer focused, family centered care, focusing on general surgical/renal/GI clinical issues and their unique psycho-social needs. Pediatric and/or acute care experience preferred. 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.

Skills for this role

organizationaltime managementcritical thinkingdirect patient carefamily centered care

Requirements

New graduate nurse with less than one year of experience (for RN 1)
Strong organizational, time management, and critical thinking skills
Commitment to customer focused, family centered care
Pediatric and/or acute care experience preferred

About the employer

University of Rochester Nursing

Academic Medical Center

The University of Rochester School of Nursing is part of the University of Rochester Medicine academic health system, offering high-quality academic programs, a robust research portfolio, and extensive clinical and educational partnerships. As an R1 research university, the institution advances…

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What reviewers appreciate

R1 research university with robust academic and research opportunities for nurses

On the route

Pediatrics / NICU is a destination on the first-year route. Families are part of every care plan.

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$38–$41.8/hr

Posted pay · approx. $79k–$87k/yr