Graduate Nurse - 4 Acute Care Orthopedics and Neurosciences

About the role

The Graduate Nurse Residency Program is a full‑time RN position that creates a seamless educational transition into nursing. Residents assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for a designated patient group, remain full‑time on one unit for the entire year, and actively participate in all learning opportunities offered.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for assigned patients.
• Remain full‑time on one unit for the entire residency year.
• Participate actively in all program learning opportunities.
• Provide care on a 48‑bed acute care unit serving medical and surgical specialties, including neurosciences, orthopedics, otolaryngology, reconstructive surgery, and epilepsy monitoring.
• Maintain competencies in trauma, stroke, and epilepsy care as trained.

Requirements

• Graduate Nurse with a Temporary Practice Permit or current RN license in the state of employment (or multistate RN license via the Nurse Licensure Compact).
• Graduated within one (1) year of the cohort start date.
• AHA BLS certification completed before the end of orientation.
• Enroll in a baccalaureate in nursing degree program within one year of hire (if hired after July 1, 2015) and complete the degree within four years of hire.

Qualifications

• Preferred: GN and/or RN license, professional nursing certification, ACLS.
• Preferred: Experience or interest in trauma, stroke, or epilepsy care.

Skills

• Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Competency in trauma, stroke, and epilepsy care (training provided).
• Current AHA BLS certification; ACLS preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Benefits

• 75% Penn State tuition discount for employee and eligible dependents via the Grant‑in‑Aid program.
• $10,000 sign‑on bonus (for those who qualify).
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period.
• Total Rewards Program including:
• Be Well – Employee Wellness Programs and fitness discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced – Generous paid time off, personal time, and paid parental leave.
• Be Secured – Retirement plan, Extended Illness Bank, life insurance, identity‑theft protection.
• Be Rewarded – Competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported – HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

Schedule

Varied hours; shift schedule varies based on unit needs.