Unity Specialty Hospital
89 Genesee Street, Rochester, NY 14611
At a glance
Unity Specialty Hospital is a non-profit acute care facility located in Rochester, New York, a large city with a significant international community. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its urban setting and diverse population may offer a welcoming environment for those considering relocation. The hospital’s size and community focus could provide valuable professional experience and support for international nurses seeking opportunities in the U.S.
Hospital information
- Hospital Type
- Acute Care
- Emergency Services
- No
- Bed Count
- 97
- RN Count
- 18
- Magnet Status
- No
- Ownership
- Non-Profit
Global workforce
- Credentials Accepted
- NYSED
- CGFNS Qualifying Exam
- No
- English Proficiency
- Undefined
- Fingerprinting
- Yes
- Nurse Licensure Compact
- Pending
Relatively straightforward process
Rochester, NY overview
Financials
Adjusting RN median for local prices: $97,280 (+4% vs US median).
100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).
Travel insights
- Drive75.7%
- Public transit6.7%
- Walk5.1%
- Other3.3%
- Work from home8.7%
- Greater Rochester International Airport
- Buffalo Niagara International Airport
- Niagara Falls International Airport
- Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Metro area stats
- Population
- 758,851
- Large City (200k–999k)
- International Population
- 60,284
- Population with Bachelor's+
- 280,504
Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.
Education access ranking
New York state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).
Monthly weather
Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.
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