Urgent Care Nurse Practitioner - St. Lawrence Region
Listed compensation
$150k-$200k
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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.
Rochester Regional Health Careers
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
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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