RN - Registered Nurse Per Diem - Cardiac Special Care Unit

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 48,216 - 61,992; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with contributions

Free Care.com membership

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional growth opportunities

Support and mentorship from nursing leaders

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a per diem Inpatient RN at the Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. The role requires responsibilities including delivering patient care and managing a high-acuity cardiac unit. Candidates should have experience with critical care nursing and a Pennsylvania RN license.

The position offers competitive pay rates and a shift differential for evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Cardiac Special Care experience required; critical level of care.
• Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support Certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver patient care through assessment, planning, and implementation.
• Direct patient teaching and manage ancillary personnel activities.
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions based on patient response.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Interpersonal communication

Organizing

Preceptor skills

Teamwork

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing

Job description

Location & Shift

Location: Geisinger Community Medical Center (GCMC). Shift: Rotation (United States of America). Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0. Worker Type: Regular. Exemption Status: No.

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a per diem Inpatient RN market‑leading pay rates and up to $7 shift differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• 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 patients and families throughout care.
• Formulates, coordinates, and provides a plan of care as established in unit standards, including patient and family education and discharge planning.
• Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plans based on patient response.
• Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members to resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Makes assignments and directs changes in response to patient situations.
• Promotes teamwork by delegating tasks to team members based on skill, expertise, time availability, acuity, and patient needs.
• Problem solves, troubleshoots, and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
• Participates in unit‑based decision‑making regarding evidence‑based practice.
• Actively participates as a team member toward unit and organization goals, accountable for unit and system metrics.
• Supports initiatives that support the Magnet mission and patient quality and safety education programs.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required).
• Experience: Cardiac Special Care (Cardiac Step‑down) experience required, 14‑bed unit; high‑acuity cardiac adult unit including titrating medication IVs, BIPAP, CPAP, Hi‑flow O₂, critical level of care.
• Licenses & Certifications: Basic Life Support Certification (Default Issuing Body), Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania.
• Skills: Clinical skills, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, preceptor skills, teamwork.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with Geisinger contributions.
• Free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing childcare, eldercare, pet care referrals, free legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support, digital self‑help tools.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program.
• Shared governance structure empowering nurses.
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement.
• Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee referral incentive program.
• Strongline Alert Notification system, camera surveillance, metal detectors, security guards/K9 program on campus for staff safety.

EEO Statements

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 status as a protected veteran. This position does not qualify for a J‑1 visa waiver.