RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Orthopaedics

Geisinger is proud to offer a full-time Inpatient RN position with up to a $24,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates. The minimum hiring rate is $41.50, with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

About the role

Join a 30-bed private-room, post-surgical care unit (HFAM6) specializing in orthopedic, medical/surgical, and telemetry care for a diverse adult population. The unit features bariatric rooms with overhead lifts, negative pressure rooms, and an on-site patient gym. Geisinger Medical Center holds ANCC Magnet Recognition® for nursing excellence.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs.
• Promote adaptive responses of patients and families to achieve safety, satisfaction, and high-quality care.
• Coordinate patient care and staff interactions, ensuring optimal patient and family experiences.
• Complete assessments per scope of practice and unit standards.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families.
• Formulate, coordinate, and provide a plan of care, including education and discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise the plan of care based on patient response.
• Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and interdisciplinary teams to resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Troubleshoot and take corrective measures for equipment care and handling.
• Participate in unit-based decision-making for evidence-based practice.
• Actively contribute to team goals, unit metrics, and organizational quality and safety initiatives.
• Engage in patient quality and safety education programs.

Schedule

• Full time, night shift, 1.0 or 0.9 FTE.
• Every other weekend and holiday.
• Option to transition to 0.9 FTE (three 12-hour shifts) post-orientation.
• Self-scheduling for flexibility, including one "free weekend" per year (work during the week instead of the scheduled weekend).

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental, and vision) starting on day one, with three medical plan choices.
• Pre-tax savings plans: healthcare and dependent care FSAs, and an HSA.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual.
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentives.
• Family-friendly support: adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for childcare, eldercare, pet care, legal guidance, mental health visits, and work-life support.
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, and pet/legal insurance.
• Ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until NCLEX completion.
• Shared governance structure empowering nurses, with professional growth and advancement opportunities.
• Support and mentorship from nursing leaders, and community involvement through Employee Resource Groups.
• Employee referral incentive program.

Requirements

• Graduate from a Specialty Training Program in Nursing (Required).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support Certification.

Pay

• Minimum hiring rate: $41.50 per hour.
• Increased rates for experienced individuals.
• Up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.