RN - Registered Nurse - Critical Care Float - GCMC

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Generous paid time off (PTO) plan

Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year

Job summary

Geisinger seeks a full-time Inpatient Registered Nurse for the night shift at Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC). This position offers a minimum hiring rate of $40.15, with up to $23,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates. Responsibilities include direct patient care, assessments, and collaboration with the healthcare team to ensure quality care.

The role requires a graduate from a Nursing Specialty Program and appropriate licensure in Pennsylvania. Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision begin on day one.

Qualifications

• Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (required).
• BLS certification (issuing body default); Licensed Registered Nurse, State of Pennsylvania.
• Relevant inpatient nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan nursing activities to meet patient needs.
• Provide direct patient care including treatments and medications.
• Formulate and provide a plan of care with patient/family education.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Interpersonal communication

Organization

Preceptor skills

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing

Job description

Inpatient Registered Nurse – Night Shift

Location: Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC)
Shift: Night (7:00pm – 7:30am, every other weekend and holiday)

Job Summary

We are offering a full‑time Inpatient RN position with a $40.15 minimum hiring rate, up to $23,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates, and up to $7 shift differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental, vision) starting day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out‑of‑area employees and dependents
• Pre‑tax savings plans with FSA and HSA, employer contribution
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan allowing quick accrual
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives
• Family‑friendly support (adoption, fertility assistance, parental leave, military leave, backup care membership)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for childcare, eldercare, pet care, and legal guidance
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet and legal insurance
• Temporary Practice Permit available until NCLEX completion

Job Duties

The registered nurse assesses, plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet patient needs. Duties include:

• Providing direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies per policy and procedure
• Completing assessments per scope of practice and unit standards
• Addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout care
• Formulating, coordinating, and providing a plan of care that includes patient/family education, family needs, and discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team
• Evaluating nursing interventions and revising plans based on patient response
• Facilitating collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and team members to resolve patient needs proactively
• Delegating tasks based on skill, expertise, availability, acuity, and patient needs, and adjusting assignments as patient situations change
• Problem‑solving, troubleshooting, and correcting equipment handling issues
• Participating in unit‑based decision making and evidence‑based practice initiatives
• Engaging in patient quality and safety education programs and activities to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety
• Supporting and participating in Magnet mission initiatives and organizational metrics
• Maintaining compliance with all organization policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (required)
• Certification / License: BLS certification (issuing body default); Licensed Registered Nurse, State of Pennsylvania
• Experience: Relevant inpatient nursing experience preferred
• Skills: Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organization, preceptor skills, teamwork

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