RN- Experienced Registered Nurse- Float Pool

Job Summary

Geisinger offers a full‑time Inpatient Registered Nurse position in the Central Region Float Pool. The hiring rate starts at $41.50 per hour, with additional float premium of up to $10 and shift differentials of up to $7 for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Eligible candidates may receive a lump‑sum hiring incentive of up to $24,000 and relocation assistance of up to $7,500.

Benefits

• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision) beginning on day one
• Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out‑of‑area employees and dependents
• Pre‑tax savings plans, flexible spending accounts (FSA), and health savings account (HSA)
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions
• Generous paid time off (PTO) plan with quick accrual
• Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program for financial incentive
• Family‑friendly support: adoption and fertility assistance, parental and military leave pay, 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, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insurance
• Shared governance structure empowering nurses
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities
• Support and mentorship from nursing leaders
• Community involvement through Employee Resource Groups
• Employee referral incentive program
• Strongline Alert Notification system and comprehensive security measures on campus

Responsibilities

• Complete assessments per scope of practice and unit standards.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families throughout care.
• Formulate, coordinate, and provide plan of care, including education, family needs, and discharge planning, with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct patient care: treatments, medications, diagnostic studies per policy and procedure.
• Evaluate effectiveness of interventions and revise plan of care based on patient response.
• Collaborate with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other team members; proactively resolve patient needs.
• Problem‑solve, troubleshoot, and implement corrective measures for equipment and care handling.
• Participate in unit‑based decision‑making regarding evidence‑based practice.
• Act as a team member working toward unit and organizational goals; hold accountability for metrics.
• Participate in quality and safety education programs and activities to improve departmental and organizational safety.

Position Details / Schedule Requirements

• 0.9 full‑time equivalent (FTE), 36 hours per week on three 12‑hour shifts.
• Day/Night schedule rotation (7a‑7:30p, 7p‑7:30a).
• Rotating weekend and holiday shifts.
• Eligibility to float assignments among Geisinger Medical Center Danville, Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, and Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a specialty training program (required).
• Minimum of 1 year related work experience (required).
• Basic Life Support certification within 6 months; licensed Registered Nurse in Pennsylvania.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.