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Registered Nurse Per Diem

RochesterRegional Health

POTSDAM, NYPer Diem$44.03–59.45/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$44.03–59.45/hr
Location
POTSDAM, NY
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

New York Registered Nurse License, requiredBLS Certification, required

Job overview

The Registered Nurse provides patient- and family-centered assessment, care planning, treatment, education, and discharge planning in Surgical Services/Ambulatory Surgery at Canton-Potsdam Hospital. The role follows nursing standards, licensure and regulatory scope, and hospital policies and protocols. The schedule is per diem, Monday through Friday, with 12-hour shifts from 0700 to 1930.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient Assessment, nice to haveCare Planning, nice to haveDirect Patient Care, nice to havePatient Education, nice to haveDischarge Planning, nice to haveCare Delegation, nice to haveStanding, nice to haveWalking, nice to haveLifting 20-50 Lbs, nice to havePushing and Pulling, nice to havePatient Positioning, nice to have

Qualifications

Accredited Nursing Program Graduate, requiredNew York Registered Nurse License, requiredBLS Certification, requiredBSN From Accredited Nursing School, nice to haveNational Certification, nice to haveACLS Certification, nice to havePALS Certification, nice to haveBLS Certification, nice to haveICU or Critical Care Experience, nice to have

Full job description

Description Job Title: Registered Nurse Department: Surgical Services/Ambulatory Surgery Location: Canton-Potsdam Hospital Hours Per Week: Per Diem Schedule: Monday-Friday,12-hour shifts, 0700-1930 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 ACLS, PALS, BLS required ICU or critical care experience 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: $44.03 - $59.45 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. 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. Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjAxMDQxLjEwNDE3QHJvY2hlc3RlcnJlZ2lvbmFsY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20

How this job compares

Set against the 58,990 open Registered Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$44.03–59.45/hr
  • New York median$40–53/hr2,336 hourly ranges
  • US median$38–54/hr25,415 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $51.74/hr, is 10% above the New York median midpoint ($47/hr) — in the middle half of Registered Nurse hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 3,527 open Registered Nurse jobs in New York and 58,990 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Registered Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (29,139 postings).
Education
4,017 of the 58,990 open Registered Nurse jobs (7%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Registered Nurse jobs

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