RN - Registered Nurse - Regional Critical Care Float Pool

Geisinger•Scranton, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Geisinger is hiring a full-time Inpatient Registered Nurse for the Northeast Region Float Pool. The role provides care to patients undergoing surgery, including assisting with patient preparation and circulating for surgical procedures. The nurse must be qualified to care for patients in the age range served by the assigned unit and demonstrate behaviors and skills that support team success. The position is based at Geisinger Wyoming Valley and requires travel to all three Northeast Region facilities: Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre, and Geisinger Community Medical Center in Scranton. The schedule is 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with every other weekend and holiday, for 36 scheduled hours per week. A $9 per hour float differential is offered. The posting lists a minimum hiring rate of $41.41, an additional float premium of up to $9 for all hours worked, shift differentials of up to $7, a $23,500 lump-sum hiring incentive, and $7,500 in relocation assistance for eligible candidates. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. The role requires at least one year of ICU or ED experience and a minimum of one year of nursing experience. Required education is graduation from a specialty nursing training program; a bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred. Required credentials include Basic Life Support certification and a Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license. The job posting also notes that candidates may work under a Temporary Practice Permit until taking the NCLEX. Geisinger offers benefits and professional support including health, dental, and vision coverage from day one; medical plan options; flexible spending and health savings accounts; life and disability coverage; a 401(k) plan; paid time off, holidays, and personal time; tuition reimbursement; wellness incentives; family support programs; an Employee Assistance Program; voluntary insurance options; shared governance; mentorship and advancement opportunities; and employee referral incentives. The organization describes safety measures including staff alert systems, camera surveillance, metal detectors at certain locations, and campus security guards and K9s.

Requirements

At least one year of experience in an ICU or ED.
At least one year of nursing experience.
Graduate from a specialty training program in nursing.
Basic Life Support certification.
Licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.
Travel to all three Northeast Region facilities is required.
Ability to work 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend and holiday.
Skills in clinical practice, communication, interpersonal communication, organizing, precepting, and teamwork.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

Coordinate operating room schedules and patient arrival in the Surgical Suite.
Communicate with family representatives to address concerns.
Actively participate in surgical timeouts.
Direct and coordinate nursing activities within the assigned operating room.
Supervise and assist operative teams in maintaining aseptic technique.
Anticipate surgeons' needs by following surgical procedures.
Observe, interpret, document, and report signs of changes in a patient's condition when the patient receives local anesthesia.
Supervise ancillary personnel.
Maintain compliance with safety and preventative maintenance activities for medical and technical equipment.
Clean, sterilize when appropriate, and prepare instruments according to established protocols.
Ensure accurate care and handling of specimens and cultures.
Ensure proper handling of contaminated material.
Count sponges, needles, and instruments according to policy.
Assist with cleaning and preparing the operating room between procedures.
Maintain effective communication and working relationships to promote efficient operations.
Assist with orientation and in-service programs and supervise students.
Participate in developing and maintaining an effective quality improvement program.
Safeguard patients from dangers and hazards.
Operate sterilizers as necessary.
Comply with system policies and procedures, nursing standards of care and practice, and regulatory agency requirements.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one.
Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents.
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care, and a health savings account with employer contribution.
Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
PTO, six paid holidays, and 32 hours of personal time per year.
Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
MyHealth Rewards wellness program with a financial incentive.
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and discounted backup care through Care.com.
Employee Assistance Program offering referrals and support for childcare, eldercare, pet care, legal guidance, mental health, and work-life needs.
Voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance.
Professional growth and advancement opportunities.
Support and mentorship from nursing leaders.
Employee referral incentive program.
Hiring incentive and relocation assistance for eligible candidates.