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Medical Surgical Nurse

Kaleida Health

BUFFALO, NYFull-time$41.29–57.69/hrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$41.29–57.69/hr
Location
BUFFALO, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NYS RN Registration Or PermitBLS Certification

Job overview

The Medical Surgical Nurse assesses and treats human responses to actual and potential health problems through case finding, health teaching, counseling, and supportive or restorative care. The nurse executes medical regimens prescribed by authorized health care providers and follows Kaleida Health policies and standards of practice. The role is based at Buffalo General Medical Center and is scheduled for full-time onsite work.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Patient AssessmentPatient TreatmentCase FindingHealth TeachingHealth CounselingSupportive CareMedical Regimen Execution

Qualifications

NYS RN Registration or PermitBLS Certification

Full job description

Medical Surgical NurseDepartment: BGMC Nursing 9SLocation: Buffalo General Medical CenterLocation of Job: US:NY:BuffaloWork Type: Full-TimeScheduled Work Hours: 7p-7:30aShift 3 Job DescriptionAssesses and treats human responses to actual and potential health problems through such services as case finding, health teaching, health counseling and provision of care supportive or restorative of life and well-being. Executes medical regimens prescribed by a licensed physician, dentist or other licensed health care provider legally authorized under the NYS Education Department and in accordance with NYS Department of Health regulations. Adheres to current Kaleida policies and standards of practice. Education And CredentialsCurrent NYS registration as a Registered Professional Nurse/RN Permit required upon hire and must be maintained thereafter. American Heart Association-Basic Life Support (BLS) within 6 months of Hire and must be maintained thereafter. Experience Working Conditions Job DetailsStandard Hours Bi-Weekly: 72.00FTE: 0.960000Weekend/Holiday Requirement: YesOn Call Required: NoWith Rotation: Work Arrangement: OnsiteUnion Code: U06 - CWA 1168 BGH RNRequisition ID#: 16581Grade: RN2Pay Frequency: Bi-WeeklySalary Range: $41.29 -$57.69*Wage will be determined based on factors such as candidate's experience, qualifications, internal equity, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement.Kaleida Healths mission is to advance the health of our community, and we believe our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) strategic work is mission- critical for the good of our workforce and the community who need and depend on our care and services. We understand that racism and health inequities stand firmly in the way of advancing the health of our community, and Kaleida Health envisions DEI as the pursuit of equity and restorative justice for every person. We will exemplify courage and accountability through both the professing and practice of our core values for our friends, colleagues, and community. Kaleida Health is committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion where diversity is valued and celebrated!

How this job compares

Set against the 29,609 open Nurse jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 5, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$41.29–57.69/hr
  • New York median$34–40/hr1,561 hourly ranges
  • US median$34–45/hr13,030 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $49.49/hr, is 31% above the New York median midpoint ($38/hr) — in the top quarter of Nurse hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 2,430 open Nurse jobs in New York and 29,609 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Nurse postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (12,239 postings).
Education
3,257 of the 29,609 open Nurse jobs (11%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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