Registered Nurse School Setting - Kingston, PA

Soliant; Kingston (Luzerne County); Hybrid; USD 41,328 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) for an itinerant School Nurse role in Luzerne County, PA. The position involves providing nursing care across multiple K-12 schools, including administering medications and collaborating with school staff. Applicants must hold a current Pennsylvania RN license, and prior experience in school nursing is preferred. This contract role has weekday hours and offers an hourly rate of $30 to $40 based on qualifications. Submit your application today.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania RN license is mandatory.
• Experience in school nursing or pediatric healthcare is preferred.
• Ability to manage diverse cases across multiple settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for student health concerns across schools.
• Administer medications and monitor student health.
• Collaborate with school staff on health policy compliance.

Skills

Nursing care and triage

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Current Pennsylvania RN license

Certified School Nurse (CSN) credential

Job description

This contract position offers an opportunity for a skilled Registered Nurse (RN) with a PA license to serve as an Itinerant School Nurse across multiple K-12 schools. The role is based in the Wilkes-Barre, PA area and focuses on providing nursing coverage in elementary, middle, and high school settings, including a specialized Personalized Academy of Learning (PAL) program.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and triage for student illness, injury, and health concerns across four schools and the PAL program.
• Administer daily medications and monitor student health needs at multiple locations.
• Serve as the primary nursing resource at the PAL program and offer support at additional school sites by regularly checking in.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure student health and safety in compliance with school policies.

Qualifications

• Current Pennsylvania RN license required.
• Certified School Nurse (CSN) credential preferred.
• Prior experience in school nursing or pediatric healthcare strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload across multiple school settings with professionalism and flexibility.
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with students, families, and school personnel.

Schedule and Location

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:20 AM to 2:20 PM. Itinerant position serving multiple schools in the Wilkes-Barre area.

This is a contract role effective as soon as possible through the end of the school year (EOSY). The position offers an hourly rate ranging from $30 to $40 based on qualifications and experience.

To pursue this opportunity to support student health across several schools with a flexible itinerant nursing role, please submit your application today.