RN-Registered Nurse-Cardiac ICU

Geisinger; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits starting day one

Tuition reimbursement up to $5,000

401(k) with Geisinger contributions

PTO generous time off

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a full-time Inpatient Registered Nurse for the Cardiac ICU at Geisinger Medical Center. The unit handles post-CABG, valve repairs, and other cardiac surgeries, with ECMO and advanced therapies.

Schedule is 36 hours per week, with day/night rotation, every other weekend and holiday rotation. Competitive minimum rate $41.50/hour with higher rates for experienced staff, up to a $21,500 hiring incentive, relocation assistance, and shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (PA) – RN_State of Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, perform, and evaluate nursing activities for patients.
• Promote safety and high-quality patient care and satisfaction.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary team and family.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Organizing

Preceptor Skills

Teamwork

Education

Specialty Nursing program graduate

RN license in PA

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

Location & Schedule

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)
Shift: Rotation (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
Worker Type: Regular
Exemption Status: No

Job Summary & Compensation

Geisinger is proud to offer a full‑time Inpatient RN up to $21,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates! $41.50 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.

Position Details

The Cardiac ICU is a 30‑bed unit caring for post‑Coronary Artery Bypass Graph (CABG), valve repairs, and other cardiac surgeries. It also treats Cardiology (STEMI, post‑cath, TAVR, or watch‑man procedures), Heart Failure patients (LVAD placement), Critical Care Medicine patients, post‑op transplant patients, Vascular patients, and Esophagectomy patients. HfAM7 utilizes ECMO, ventilators, intra‑aortic balloon pump, CRRT, LVAD and RVAD. Schedule is 36 hours full time (.9FTE), day/night rotation with every other weekend and every other holiday rotation.

Job Duties

• Assesses plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet the needs of the patient.
• Promotes adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of patient care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction.
• Exhibits compassionate care during patient‑nurse interactions.
• Coordinates patient care and interaction of staff.
• Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in their assigned nursing unit.
• Responsible for ensuring the very best patient and family experience by optimizing all interactions.
• 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.

Education & Certification

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required)
• Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania

Skills & Competencies

• Clinical Skills
• Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Organizing
• Preceptor Skills
• Teamwork

Benefits

• 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)
• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.