Graduate Nurse - Surgical Intermediate Care Unit

Job Summary

The Graduate Nurse Residency Program is a full-time RN position that provides a seamless educational transition into the nursing world. This position offers an exceptional experience for new RN graduates to continue to learn and grow in their nursing career while assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to a designated group of patients.

Department Description

Nurses in the 16-bed multidisciplinary, mixed acuity unit care for patients with complex multisystem health issues. Patients who need general, emergency general, trauma or oncology surgery or surgical specialties such as thoracic, urology, orthopedics and colorectal are admitted to this unit.

Residency Application & Interviews

Please include an updated resume with your application. Interviews for the Graduate Nurse Residency Program are conducted weekly with hiring occurring on a rolling basis.

Minimum Qualification(s)

• Graduate Nurse with a Temporary Practice Permit or currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Candidates must have graduated within one (1) year of the cohort start date.
• AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S)

• Preferred experience includes GN and/or RN license, professional nursing certification and ACLS.

Why Penn State Health?

• Exceptional opportunities to learn and grow
• Exposure to a wide patient population
• The ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period
• Total Rewards Program highlighting various additional offerings

Why Penn State Health Milton Hershey Medical Center?

• Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider
• Four-time Magnet-designated hospital
• Core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence
• Professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth

Eligibility for Shift Differential Pay

Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract.

Background Check

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status.