RN - Registered Nurse Per Diem - NEW Advanced Acute Care Medical Unit

Confidential; Danville (PA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contributions

Care.com membership

EAP program

Wellness rewards

Job summary

Geisinger is hiring a per diem Registered Nurse to provide inpatient care on the Advanced Acute Care unit. You will assess and plan nursing care, coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, and deliver high-quality patient care across shifts, including evenings and weekends.

The role requires PA RN licensure, nursing program graduation, and flexibility for per diem scheduling. Geisinger offers Magnet recognition and a supportive environment emphasizing safety and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a nursing specialty training program (Required).
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania (PA).
• Per diem availability including weekends, holidays, and varied shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assess plans, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities for patients.
• Promote safety and maximize patient satisfaction through adaptive patient-family responses.
• Provide direct patient care including treatments and medications per policy.
• Coordinate patient care with the interdisciplinary team and support staff.
• Engage in quality and safety education and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Education

RN program graduate

Job description

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!

Job Duties

• The Registered Nurse 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/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.

Benefits of working at Geisinger

• 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
• 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
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health

Position Details

Schedule Details: Per Diem employees will self‑schedule a minimum of 24 hours of availability on every 4‑week schedule prior to self‑scheduling closing. This availability and coverage must be to fill 24 hours of core needs. Per diem employees are required to work a minimum or eight (8) hours per schedule on a weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun) or on a holiday or alternate shift.

Unit Description

We’re excited to share opportunities on our newly renovated, state‑of‑the‑artadult Advanced Acute Care Medical Unit (BP2) —designed to deliver compassionate, culturally sensitive, and clinically excellent care to a diverse adult patient population.

This modern 20‑bed unit features private rooms equipped with the latest technology to support both exceptional patient care and staff efficiency. You’ll be supported by a visible and engaged leadership team, including our Operations Manager, Clinical Team Coordinator, and Nurse Educator, who are committed to your growth and success.

We foster a strong culture of safety, best practices, Just Culture, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Our embedded support services include:

• Case Managers & Social Workers
• Physical & Occupational Therapy
• Vascular Access & Lift Teams
• Transport Team
• Wound/Ostomy Nurse Support
• Security Staff
• Spiritual Care Team
• Nursing Education

As part of a Magnet‑recognized and High Reliability Organization culture, we offer a wide range of professional development opportunities, such as:

• Career Enhancement Program (CEP)
• Shared Governance & Unit Practice Councils
• Leadership Development Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement

Come be part of a team where your voice is heard, your growth is supported, and your impact is valued. We can’t wait to meet you!

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

Education

Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)

About Geisinger

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.