Hospitals in Rochester, NY
4 facilities hiring travelers, 120 openings. Advertised pay sits 4% under the New York median; a two-bedroom runs $1,360 a month at HUD fair market rent.
- Facilities hiring
- 4
- Openings
- 120
- Median advertised weekly
- $2,362
- State income tax
- Yes
- 2BR rent
- $1,360
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Facilities
| Facility | Open | Advertised weekly range | Median | Beds | Type |
|---|
| Strong Memorial Hospital | 87 | $1,856 – $3,734 | $2,273 | 749 | Acute Care Hospitals |
| Rochester General Hospital | 18 | $2,068 – $3,195 | $2,418 | 470 | Acute Care Hospitals · Magnet |
| Unity Hospital | 11 | $2,418 – $3,274 | $2,543 | 283 | Acute Care Hospitals · Magnet |
| Highland Hospital | 4 | $2,335 – $2,366 | $2,338 | 261 | Acute Care Hospitals |
Openings, ranges and medians are advertised weekly rates on current postings, refreshed hourly; with a single priced posting the median is that posting's rate.
What it costs to live here
Against the national average, Rochester, NY runs utilities 33% above and housing 13% below. (Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities, Rochester, NY metro, 2024.)
| Category | vs. national average |
|---|
| Overall | 3% below |
| Housing | 13% below |
| Utilities | 33% above |
| Groceries and goods | at par |
| Services | 2% below |
HUD fair market rent for a two-bedroom in Rochester is $1,360 a month (2025, utilities included); a one-bedroom is $1,090.
New York taxes wage income.
Housing on CircleRN
16 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of Rochester's hospitals.
- Modern 2 bedroom 1bathroom.Near URMC and Highland Hospital. Traveling distance to Unity Park Ridge. — $1,000 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 0.8 mi
- 2nd Floor Bedroom — $850 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.4 mi
- Private Room Sanctuary — $800 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.6 mi
- 2 bedroom close to local hospitals. — $800 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 1.7 mi
- Sun Casa near Strong Memorial Medical Center — $1,750 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 1.8 mi
- Large private studio — $1,200 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 3.6 mi
- Cozy fully furnished 2 bedroom home in Greece NY/Near hospitals, shopping & highways — $2,400 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 4.2 mi
- Comfortable quiet and safe — $799 a month, 1 bed, about 4.5 mi
- Quiet, Well-Kept Rooms for Rent in Irondequoit – Ideal for Professionals & Students — $950 a month, 4 beds, furnished, about 4.9 mi
- Charming 2 Bedroom House Near Lake with Fenced Yard — $2,300 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 6.3 mi
- Upstairs apartment walk to the beach and park — $800 a month, 1 bed, furnished, about 6.9 mi
- 2BR ranch, great neighborhood, near many Rochester hospitals and colleges.s. — $2,000 a month, 2 beds, furnished, about 7.3 mi
Common questions
- Which Rochester hospital hires travelers most?
- Strong Memorial Hospital, with 87 of the city's 120 openings and 749 beds. Rochester General Hospital is second at 18. Counts are refreshed hourly from the board.
- Do I need a New York license to work in Rochester?
- New York is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so you need a New York license to work here even if you hold a multistate license.
- Is there housing on CircleRN near Rochester?
- Yes: 16 places listed by hosts for travelers within 25 miles of the city's hospitals. Take the stipend and rent one, or use the listings to compare against what your recruiter quotes.
- Does New York tax travel nurse pay?
- New York taxes wage income, so the taxable base of a package is taxed at the state level as well as federally. Stipends are not wages; what counts as a stipend depends on your tax home.
- How long are travel assignments in Rochester, NY?
- 15 weeks is the median length of the open postings at hospitals in Rochester, NY on the CircleRN board. Extensions are agreed with the agency and the facility once you are there and are not counted here.
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