RN - Experienced Registered Nurse (Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton)

RemoteWorker US; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Geisinger Community Medical Center is seeking an Experienced Registered Nurse for full-time inpatient care in Scranton. The role offers a competitive hiring incentive up to $26,000 and requires collaborative patient care, with duties ranging from assessments to treatment plans. Ideal candidates will possess a valid RN license and strong communication skills, supported by a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

Full benefits from day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per year

Generous paid time off plan

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania).
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including treatments and medications.
• Formulate and coordinate care plans with interdisciplinary teams.
• Evaluate and revise care plans based on patient responses.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Assessment

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Job description

RN - Experienced Registered Nurse (Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton)

RN - Experienced Registered Nurse (Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton)

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Job Title: RN - Experienced Registered Nurse (Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton)

Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania

Job Category: Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support

Schedule: Rotation

Work Type: Full time

Department: Talent Management Nursing & Nursing Support Team

Date Posted: 05/09/2025

Job ID: R-78508

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a full time Experienced Inpatient RN up to $26,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates! $39.75 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Relocation assistance for eligible candidates!Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Rebecca Miszkiel at [e-mail]

Job Duties

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

• Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
• Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
• Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more
• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
• The ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX
• Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
• Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
• Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.
  
  

Job Description

In accordance with the standards of care established by the State Board of Nursing, Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel.

• Provides direct patient care including, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
• Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
• Formulates, coordinates, and provides plan of care as established in unit standards including, patient and family education, family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization with members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plan of care based upon patient response to interventions.
• Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and takes action to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Makes assignments in collaboration with other team members.
• Directs and alters assignments in response to changes in patient situations.
• Promotes teamwork by delegating tasks to team members based on skill, expertise, time availability, acuity, and needs of the patient.
• Problem solves, troubleshoots and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
• Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence based practice.
• Actively participates as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and is accountable for unit and system specific metrics.
• Supports and participates in initiatives that support the Magnet mission.
• Actively participates in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
  
  

Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

Position Details

Experienced RNs are hired into GCMC units listed below (based on availability): Click here to learn more about the units below

Advanced Acute Care (Cardiac/Telemetry, Medical & Oncology, Orthopedics and Surgical Trauma)

Cardiac Special Care Unit

Childbirth Unit

Emergency Department

Float Pool

Intensive Care Unit

Operating Room

Perioperative

Progressive Care Unit

Vascular Access

Women's and Children's

Please feel free to apply directly into the desired unit if an opening is available.

Hours: vary based on specific unit needs - every other weekend and holiday requirement.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania

Our Purpose & Values

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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