Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

TRITAL Care • Lancaster, PA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking qualified Registered Nurses for PRN assignments across multiple hospital units and clinical specialties in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Nurses provide patient-centered care within their professional scope of practice, demonstrated competencies, facility policies, and applicable regulations.

Available specialties include Neuro Stepdown/SDU, Medical-Surgical, Operating Room, Pediatric PACU, Progressive Care Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pre-Op, Telemetry, General OR, OR Circulator, ICU, Emergency Department/Emergency Room, and Behavioral Health Services. Specialty duties range from neurological and cardiac monitoring, medical-surgical and perioperative care, and pediatric recovery or critical care to emergency response and behavioral health nursing.

This is a PRN position with assignments based on facility staffing needs, patient census, unit requirements, and nurse availability. Shifts may include days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Assignments may be at acute care hospitals and specialty nursing units in the Lancaster area. PRN scheduling does not guarantee a minimum number of hours or shifts; nurses are expected to maintain reliable attendance and fulfill accepted assignments.

The ideal candidate is clinically competent, compassionate, adaptable, and committed to safe, high-quality care. Candidates should have relevant experience in their selected specialties, strong critical-thinking and documentation skills, and the ability to work effectively in demanding clinical environments.

Requirements

• Current, active RN license valid for practice in Pennsylvania, or other legally accepted authorization to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program or education meeting applicable licensure requirements.
• Relevant clinical experience and demonstrated competency for the assigned specialty.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, as required by the facility.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, critical-thinking, and time-management skills.
• Knowledge of patient safety, infection prevention, medication administration, and clinical documentation.
• Ability to recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
• Willingness to complete facility onboarding, competency assessments, background checks, and required screenings.
• Ability to meet the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Reliable transportation to assigned facilities.
• Ability to comply with facility scheduling and attendance policies.
• Neuro Stepdown/SDU, PCU, and Telemetry: relevant monitoring and stepdown experience; ACLS when required.
• Medical-Surgical: relevant medical-surgical nursing experience and patient care competencies.
• OR, General OR, and OR Circulator: perioperative nursing experience, knowledge of sterile technique, and surgical safety competencies.
• Pediatric PACU: pediatric recovery experience and PALS when required.
• PICU: pediatric critical care experience and required pediatric life-support certifications.
• Pre-Op: experience with preoperative assessments, patient preparation, and perioperative safety.
• ICU: critical care experience and ACLS or other facility-required credentials.
• ED/ER: emergency nursing experience and applicable emergency care certifications.
• BHS: behavioral health experience, therapeutic communication, de-escalation, and patient safety competencies.
• All licenses, certifications, and specialty competencies must be verified before placement.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certifications such as CCRN, CEN, CNOR, PCCN, ACLS, and PALS may be preferred depending on the specialty and facility.
• Previous PRN, travel nursing, float pool, or multi-facility experience.
• Experience in acute care hospitals or specialty units.
• Familiarity with electronic health records and clinical documentation systems.
• Availability for additional shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and professional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans.
• Monitor vital signs, symptoms, clinical findings, and responses to treatment.
• Administer medications and treatments according to provider orders and facility policies.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly escalate concerns.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, medications, and patient responses.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Educate patients and families about treatment, recovery, and discharge instructions.
• Follow infection prevention, medication safety, patient identification, and confidentiality standards.
• Participate in shift handoffs and coordinate transitions of care.
• Respond to emergencies according to facility protocols.
• Perform specialty-specific duties within demonstrated competency and authorized scope of practice.
• Maintain reliable attendance and fulfill accepted assignments.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling based on facility needs and nurse availability.
• Opportunities to apply for units matching clinical experience.
• Professional development through exposure to varied clinical assignments.
• Collaborative work with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Potential opportunities for additional shifts based on staffing requirements.
• Meaningful work supporting patient safety, recovery, and care outcomes.
• Compensation, benefits, and assignment availability depend on the employer, facility, and specific position; PRN roles may not offer the same benefits as full-time employment.

What This Job Offers

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