RN - Experienced Registered Nurse - Pediatric Float Pool

RemoteWorker US; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks an experienced RN for the Pediatric Float Pool in Danville, Pennsylvania. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay, substantial hiring incentives, and numerous benefits including relocation assistance. Join a collaborative team dedicated to high-quality patient care and community involvement. Opportunities for growth and mentorship are available.

Benefits

Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan

$5,000 in tuition reimbursement per year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in pediatric intensive care or similar.
• Must have Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient assessments and formulates care plans.
• Provides direct patient care, including treatments and medications.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of nursing interventions.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program

Job description

Job Title: RN - Experienced Registered Nurse - Pediatric Float Pool
Location: Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule: Rotation
Work Type: Full time
Department: Central Region Nursing Resources Division
Date Posted: 05/12/2025
Job ID: R-78541

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a full-time Experienced RN with the Pediatric Float Pool a $21,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates! $41.00 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals, an additional $5 float premium on all hours worked, and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Relocation assistance for eligible candidates!

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) anda health savings account (HSA)

• 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.

Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Dana Katz, Experienced Nurse Recruiter, at [e-mail]

Job Description:

• 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.

• Provides direct patient care including, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.

• 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 acts to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.

• 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.

• 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. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Position Details

Position Qualifications/Schedule Requirements:

*Must have 1 year of minimum working experience specific to inpatient pediatric intensive care, neonatal intensive care, and labor & delivery

(.9) FTE, 36 hours/weekly with (3) 12-hour shifts

Choice of day/night rotation or straight nights

Rotating weekend and holiday shifts

Pediatric Float RNs will be required to float shift assignments throughout all units within the Janet Weis Children's Hospital, and will receive an additional $5 in float premium applied to all hours worked. Pediatric Float RNs will receive up to an additional $7 in shift differential pay.

Apply now to learn more about career opportunities with this collaborative team!

Geisinger Medical Center is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)

Experience

Minimum of 1 year-Related work experience (Required)

Certification(s) and License(s)

Basic Life Support Certification within 6 months - 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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