New Graduate Nurse: United Memorial Medical Center Adult ED Fellowship

About the role

Start your nursing career at Rochester Regional Health in an education-oriented setting surrounded by a team devoted to your success. As a New Grad Registered Nurse (RN), you will learn alongside our dedicated professionals while becoming the future of exceptional patient care. Join our team and experience opportunities tailored to your growth across dynamic programs and specialties, allowing you to discover your passion. We are now accepting applications for the United Memorial Medical Center Emergency Department (ED) Registered Nurse Fellowship Program for December 2026 RN graduates. The emergency department can be exciting and exhilarating. At Rochester Regional, we have some of the busiest emergency departments in the state, outside of New York City. Our ED fellowships, available only to recent nursing graduates, give you the opportunity to experience this fast-paced environment and determine if it's right for you. Location: United Memorial Medical Center, Batavia, NY 14020. Hours per week: 36 (full-time).

Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Service: Promote and restore patients' health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; performing various treatment procedures; providing physical, educational and emotional support to patients, friends and families; supervising assigned team members
• Planning & Communication: Develop and document individualized care plans customized for each patient’s unique needs, with support from the interdisciplinary health team as needed; maintain effective communication to convey patient health status, treatment plans and progress
• Electronic Health Record (EHR) Management: Demonstrate proficient use of an EHR – including accurate patient and provider documentation and communication
• Compliance: Adhere to required department and system protocols, regulations (local, state, federal) and education requirements

Requirements

Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing; Registered Nurse license in New York State; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Physical requirements: Moderate clinical role requiring continual movement, standing, walking, lifting 20–50 lbs., pushing/pulling medical equipment, assisting with patient positioning; frequent bending, twisting, reaching while performing fine motor tasks in busy or confined clinical environments; high sensory acuity essential for monitoring patient status and responding to alarms or safety concerns; substantial emotional and cognitive demands involving decision‑making under pressure, responding to emergencies, sustaining focus; exposures to infectious agents, bodily fluids, chemicals, and radiation; TB testing, mask‑fit testing, and physical exams are common requirements.

Qualifications

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.

Education: Associate’s Degree in Nursing (required).

Licenses/Certifications: BLS – American Heart Association (AHA); RN – Registered Nurse – NYS Office of Professions.

Pay

Pay range: $38.66 – $52.99 per hour.

Schedule

Day/Evening/Night shifts and weekends/holidays as required by unit.