RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Surgical Trauma Unit

3 months ago


Scranton, United States Geisinger Full time
Job Title: RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Surgical Trauma Unit
Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania
Job Category: Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support
Schedule: Nights
Work Type: Full time
Department: GCMC Medical-Surgical/Trauma Surgery Nursing Division
Date Posted: 05/17/2024
Job ID: R-62172
Job SummaryGeisinger is proud to offer a full time Inpatient RN up to $26,000 hiring incentive for eligible candidates $35.88 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
Job Duties

Benefits of working at Geisinger:

  • Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day one
  • Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
  • Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)
  • Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
  • Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
  • MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
  • Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a 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
  • Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
  • The ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX
  • Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses
  • Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
  • Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
  • Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups            
  • Employee referral incentive program
  • Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.

Join the Geisinger Family Apply now To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Rebecca Miszkiel at rmiszkiel@geisinger.edu

Job Description

In accordance with the standards of care established by the State Board of Nursing, 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 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.
  • 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 takes action to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
  • Makes assignments in collaboration with other team members.
  • Directs and alters assignments in response to changes in patient situations.
  • Promotes teamwork by delegating tasks to team members based on skill, expertise, time availability, acuity, and needs of the patient.
  • 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.
  • Supports and participates in initiatives that support the Magnet mission.
  • Actively participates in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.


Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.


Position Details

Hours: 7pm - 730am, every other weekend and holiday


EducationGraduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Our Purpose & ValuesOUR 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.

  • Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States Geisinger Health Full time

    Job SummaryGeisinger Health is seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our team in the Advanced Acute Care Surgical Trauma Unit at Geisinger Community Medical Center. As an Inpatient RN, you will provide exceptional patient care and work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient outcomes.ResponsibilitiesProvide...


  • Scranton, United States Geisinger Full time

    Job Title: RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Surgical Trauma Unit Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania Job Category: Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule: Nights Work Type: Full time Department: GCMC Medical-Surgical/Trauma Surgery Nursing Division Date Posted: 04/22/2024 Job ID: R-52222 Job Summary Geisinger is...


  • Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States Geisinger Health Full time

    Job SummaryGeisinger Health is seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our team in the Advanced Acute Care Surgical Trauma Unit. As an Inpatient RN, you will provide exceptional patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This is a full-time opportunity with a competitive salary and benefits...


  • scranton, United States Geisinger Full time

    Job Title: RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Surgical Trauma UnitLocation: Scranton, PennsylvaniaJob Category: Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing SupportSchedule: NightsWork Type: Full timeDepartment: GCMC Medical-Surgical/Trauma Surgery Nursing DivisionDate Posted: 04/22/2024Job ID: R-52222Job SummaryGeisinger is proud to offer a...


  • Scranton, PA, United States Geisinger Full time

    Job Title: RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Surgical Trauma Unit Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania Job Category: Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule: Nights Work Type: Full time Department: GCMC Medical-Surgical/Trauma Surgery Nursing Division Date Posted: 04/22/2024 Job ID: R-52222 Job Summary Geisinger is...


  • Scranton, PA, United States Geisinger Full time

    Job Title: RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Surgical Trauma Unit Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania Job Category: Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule: Nights Work Type: Full time Department: GCMC Medical-Surgical/Trauma Surgery Nursing Division Date Posted: 04/22/2024 Job ID: R-52222 Job Summary Geisinger is proud...


  • Scranton, PA, United States Geisinger Full time

    Job Title: RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Surgical Trauma Unit Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania Job Category: Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule: Nights Work Type: Full time Department: GCMC Medical-Surgical/Trauma Surgery Nursing Division Date Posted: 04/22/2024 Job ID: R-52222 Job Summary Geisinger is...


  • Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States Geisinger Health System Full time

    Job SummaryGeisinger Health System is seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in the Advanced Acute Care Surgical Trauma Unit. As an LPN, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.Key ResponsibilitiesContribute to...


  • Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States Geisinger Health System Full time

    Job SummaryGeisinger Health System is seeking a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our team in the Advanced Acute Care Surgical Trauma Unit. As an LPN, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.ResponsibilitiesContribute data to...


  • Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States Geisinger Health System Full time

    Job Title: RN - Advanced Acute Care Medical and Oncology UnitGeisinger Health System is seeking a skilled Inpatient Registered Nurse to join our team in the Advanced Acute Care Medical and Oncology Unit. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will provide high-quality patient care and work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team to achieve...


  • Scranton, United States Geisinger Full time

    Job Title: RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular UnitLocation: Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaJob Category: Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing SupportSchedule: Nights Work Type: Full timeDepartment: GWV Medical-Surgical Nursing DivisionDate Posted: 02/02/2023Job ID: R-24865Job SummaryGeisinger is proud to offer an Inpatient RN...


  • Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States Geisinger Health Full time

    Job Summary:Geisinger Health is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our team in Advanced Acute Care Medical Telemetry Trauma Float. As a valued member of our healthcare team, you will provide high-quality patient care and contribute to the success of our organization. Responsibilities:Deliver patient care through the nursing process of assessment,...


  • Scranton, United States Geisinger Full time

    Job Title: RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Medical Telemetry Trauma FloatLocation: Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaJob Category: Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing SupportSchedule: Nights Work Type: Full timeDepartment: Northeast Region Nursing Float Pool DivisionDate Posted: 07/09/2024Job ID: R-64188Job SummaryGeisinger is proud to...


  • Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States Geisinger Health System Full time

    Job SummaryGeisinger Health System is proud to offer a full-time Inpatient RN position with a competitive salary and benefits package. As a Registered Nurse on our Advanced Acute Care Medical and Oncology Unit, you will have the opportunity to work with a talented team of healthcare professionals to provide high-quality patient care. Our unit is dedicated to...


  • Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States Geisinger Health Full time

    Job SummaryGeisinger Health is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our team in the Advanced Acute Care unit at Geisinger Community Medical Center. As an Inpatient RN, you will provide high-quality patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This is a full-time opportunity with a competitive salary...


  • Scranton, United States Geisinger Full time

    Job Title: RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania Job Category: Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule: Nights Work Type: Full time Department: GCMC Cardiac Nursing Division Date Posted: 06/18/2024 Job ID: R-63657 Job Summary Geisinger is proud to offer a full time Inpatient RN up to...


  • Scranton, United States Geisinger Full time

    Job Title: RN - Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Medical Telemetry Trauma Float - GCMC Location: Scranton, Pennsylvania Job Category: Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule: Nights Work Type: Full time Department: Northeast Region Nursing Services Team Date Posted: 02/17/2021 Job ID: R-00495 Job Summary Geisinger is...


  • Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States Geisinger Health System Full time

    Job SummaryGeisinger Health System is seeking a highly skilled Registered Nurse to join our Advanced Acute Care team at Geisinger Community Medical Center. As an RN on this unit, you will have the opportunity to work with a dynamic team of healthcare professionals to provide exceptional patient care. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits...


  • Scranton, United States Geisinger Full time

    Job Title: RN- Registered Nurse- Advanced Acute Care Cardiovascular/Stroke UnitLocation: Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaJob Category: Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing SupportSchedule: Days Work Type: Full timeDepartment: GWV Medical-Surgical Nursing DivisionDate Posted: 01/25/2024Job ID: R-57550Job SummaryGeisinger is proud to offer an...


  • Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States Geisinger Health System Full time

    Job SummaryGeisinger Health System is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join our Advanced Acute Care team. As an Inpatient RN, you will provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. With a strong focus on cardiac and respiratory care, this role offers opportunities for growth and advancement in a supportive and collaborative...