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Rochester Regional Health
Potsdam, New York

Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner - St. Lawrence Region

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$150k-$200k

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner (NP) Opportunity
  • Join Rochester Regional Health – St. Lawrence Region
  • Practice Medicine Where Your Work Truly Matters – Meaningful Medicine in a Community That Feels Like Family

At Rochester Regional Health, we believe exceptional care starts with exceptional people. Our providers are empowered to build meaningful patient relationships, collaborate with supportive colleagues, and thrive both professionally and personally in one of the most scenic and welcoming regions of New York State.

The St. Lawrence Region offers the perfect balance of purpose-driven medicine and quality of life — where you can make a lasting impact in a close-knit community while enjoying the natural beauty, affordability, and lifestyle flexibility that are increasingly hard to find elsewhere.

Why Join Rochester Regional Health – St. Lawrence Region?

  • Practice With Purpose
  • Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in an urgent care setting
  • Evaluate and treat patients with a broad range of acute illnesses and injuries
  • Work collaboratively with physicians, APPs, nurses, and clinical support staff
  • Enjoy opportunities for clinical autonomy while remaining connected to a large, integrated health system
  • Access advanced technology, specialty support, and system-wide resources
  • Care for a diverse patient population with strong community ties

Exceptional Quality of Life

  • Located in Northern New York along the St. Lawrence River, our communities offer:
  • Easy access to the Adirondack Mountains
  • Proximity to Canada, including quick trips to Ottawa and Montreal
  • Four-season outdoor recreation including boating, hiking, skiing, fishing, and camping
  • Affordable housing and short commute times
  • Family-friendly communities with excellent schools and welcoming neighborhoods
  • A slower pace of life without sacrificing access to modern amenities

Position Highlights

  • Specialty: Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner (NP)
  • Position Location: RRH Urgent Care – Canton and/or Potsdam
  • Practice Setting: Outpatient urgent care

Schedule: Flexible scheduling with opportunities to meet a full-time 40-hour work week – Provider schedules: 8AM-8PM and/or 9AM-7PM

Patient Population: Patients of all ages presenting with acute illnesses, injuries, and other non-emergent medical needs

  • Team Environment: Collaborative practice with physicians, APPs, nurses, and clinical support staff
  • EMR: Epic

Experience: Experienced providers preferred; candidates with Emergency Medicine, Urgent Care, Family Medicine, or other relevant acute-care experience are encouraged to apply

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a highly competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support your career and well-being:

  • Base salary range of $197,600.00* per year for full-time
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
  • Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
  • Visa sponsorship opportunities available

*Pay Summary

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full-time applicant. It may be modified in the future and may be eligible for additional pay components.

Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. In addition to the base pay range, certain provider positions may be eligible for variable compensation in accordance with health system pay practices.

This may include productivity and/or value-based clinical incentives, bonus compensation, or other forms of variable pay.

About Rochester Regional Health

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving communities across Western and Northern New York. With a commitment to compassionate care, clinical excellence, and innovation, we are dedicated to uplifting humanity through the care of our patients and one another.

  • The St. Lawrence Region includes:
  • Canton-Potsdam Hospital
  • Massena Hospital
  • Gouverneur Hospital
  • Multiple outpatient practices and specialty services throughout the region
  • Discover a Career — and a Lifestyle — You’ll Love

If you are seeking a rewarding opportunity where your expertise is valued, your voice matters, and your life outside of work is just as important as your life inside it, we invite you to explore a future with Rochester Regional Health – St. Lawrence Region.

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Education

MS

Licenses / Certifications

NP - Nurse Practitioner Certification - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED)

Physical Requirements

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range

$150,000.00 - $200,000.00

City

Potsdam

Postal CODE

13676

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, 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.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner will evaluate and treat patients of all ages presenting with acute illnesses and injuries in an urgent care setting. They will work collaboratively with physicians, APPs, and clinical support staff to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Nurse Practitioner certification and Registered Nurse license from the New York State Education Department. Experience in urgent care, emergency medicine, or family medicine is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient assessmentAcute illness treatmentInjury managementEpic EMRCollaborative care

Urgent Care — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Rochester Regional Health ranks #2 of 24 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 60% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Urgent Care pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$175k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $162k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.5this job 3.6
Better work-life than 40% of Urgent Care (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 811 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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Living in Potsdam

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$201k≈ 1.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,437/mo≈ 11% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
16 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Rochester Regional Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Rochester, New York
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Sign-on bonus
Relocation assistance
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plan with employer contribution
Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
Visa sponsorship opportunities