Position OverviewUnited Health Services (UHS) is seeking a compassionate and skilled Walk-In Registered Nurse to join our dynamic urgent care team. In this fast-paced environment, you’ll provide frontline care by triaging patients, responding to emergencies, and guiding clinical staff—all while ensuring patients receive timely, high-quality care.

At UHS, we believe every connection matters—whether it’s a calming word to a patient, a moment of mentorship to a colleague, or a decision that improves a life. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values your leadership, clinical expertise, and commitment to excellence. Join us and make a meaningful impact, one connection at a time.

Primary Department, Division, or Unit:

UHS Walk-In Vestal

Primary Work Shift:

Day Rotational

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Compensation Range:

$37.00 - $55.50 per hour, depending on experience

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Sign-On Bonus:

Up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus for candidates who meet eligibility criteria. Talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Job Responsibilities:

Coordinate orientation, clinical training, and ongoing evaluation for new and existing urgent care staff, ensuring timely completion and submission of clinical competencies upon hire and annually

Collaborate with supervisors to develop and manage clinical staffing schedules, ensuring adequate coverage during extended hours and peak times

Provide clinical oversight and leadership to LPNs and Medical Assistants, ensuring care delivery aligns with professional standards and scope of practice

Triage and assess acutely ill patients, promptly identifying critical symptoms to support timely interventions and prevent complications

Partner with urgent care providers to stabilize patients in emergency situations and coordinate safe, efficient transport to higher levels of care

Communicate clearly and professionally with EMS and emergency responders to ensure accurate patient handoff during medical transport

Deliver patient and family education on disease management, treatment plans, and health promotion using available resources and tools

Respond to urgent or emergent situations within the facility, providing rapid assessment and stabilization as needed

Administer medications safely and accurately using sound pharmacological knowledge and in compliance with UHS policies and procedures

Maintain CLIA-waived lab standards; perform and oversee lab testing, quality control procedures, and compliance with regulatory requirements including tri-annual proficiency testing

Act as a care coordinator among patients, families, and healthcare providers, ensuring collaborative decision-making and continuity of care

Support performance improvement initiatives by monitoring quality data, participating in audits, and assisting in the development of action plans in alignment with Joint Commission and NYS DOH standards

Education/Experience

Minimum Required:

Graduate of an accredited school of registered nursing.

At least 1 year experience in health care setting with evidence of having obtained proficiency in those areas emphasized in the Registered Nurse curriculum.

Current NY State RN license.

Documentation of current CPR certification required within 1 week of start of employment.

Preferred:

Previous experience in a walk in / primary care/ specialty care setting.

Office specific- IE: Oncology Cert, Lactation Consultant , Wound / Ostomy Cert

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Why You’ll Love Working at UHS

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That’s why we’re intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we’re here to help you thrive in work and life.

A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.

​Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we’re here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.

​Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

​A Place to Call Home – Located in New York’s Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.

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About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York’s Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region’s population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers. 

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we’d love for you to consider joining us!

 

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.