RN- Experienced Registered Nurse- NICU

Geisinger; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hiring incentive $21,500

Relocation assistance $7,500

Benefits from day one

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a full‑time experienced RN at Geisinger Medical Center with a hiring incentive of $21,500 for eligible candidates and a minimum initial rate of $41.50 per hour. The role offers shift differentials up to $7 and relocation assistance of $7,500 for eligible candidates.

Requires PA RN license and 1 year nursing experience. The position involves assessments, care planning, direct patient care, collaboration with the team, and ongoing quality and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (required).
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience (required).
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Licensed Registered Nurse of Pennsylvania (RN PA).

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments per scope of practice.
• Develop and update care plans with interdisciplinary team.
• Administer treatments, medications, and diagnostic tests per policy.
• Evaluate nursing interventions and adjust plans based on patient response.
• Collaborate with physicians and staff to meet patient needs.
• Participate in unit-based quality and safety initiatives.

Skills

Nursing skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Organizing

Preceptor skills

Education

Specialty Training Program - Nursing

RN license (PA)

Job description

Job Summary

Geisinger is offering a full‑time experienced RN position at Geisinger Medical Center with a hiring incentive of $21,500 for eligible candidates, a minimum initial rate of $41.50 per hour, increased rates for experienced staff, shift differentials up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts, and $7,500 relocation assistance for eligible candidates.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families across the continuum of care.
• Formulate, coordinate, and provide plans of care per unit standards, including patient/family education, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Provide direct patient care: treatments, medications, diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise plans of care based on patient response.
• Initiate collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Problem‑solve, troubleshoot, and take corrective measures in equipment handling and care.
• Participate in unit‑based decision‑making regarding evidence‑based practice.
• Act as a team member working toward unit and organizational goals and be accountable for unit/system metrics.
• Participate in patient quality and safety education programs and activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision) starting day one.
• Three medical plan choices with expanded network for out‑of‑area employees and dependents.
• Pre‑tax savings plans (health savings account, flexible spending accounts).
• Company‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000 per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program.
• Family‑friendly support: adoption/fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, free Care.com membership.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with childcare, eldercare, pet care referrals, legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, and digital tools.
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft, universal life, pet and legal insurance.
• Security: Strongline alert system, surveillance, metal detectors, security guards/K9.

Position Requirements

• Full‑time (0.9 FTE, 36 hours per week).
• Day/Night rotation 7AM–7PM, 7PM–7AM, every other weekend and holiday.
• Shared scheduling with block scheduling.
• Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (required).
• Minimum 1 year nursing experience (required).
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Licensed Registered Nurse of Pennsylvania (RN State of Pennsylvania).
• Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, teamwork.

EEO Statement

Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.