Geisinger·Scranton, Pennsylvania
The Cardiac Cath RN provides primary nursing support to physicians and patients during diagnosis and treatment, including patient education and adherence to treatment plans. Responsibilities also involve assisting team members, triaging sick calls, preparing patients for examinations, and assisting providers in various procedures.
Shift: Days (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
$15,000 recruitment loan paid over 2 years. Certain stipulations do apply.
Come join our Heart Institute Team! Working in the Cardiac Cath area allows a nurse to grow autonomy while working directly with fellowship trained interventional Cardiologist and Electrophysiologist.
The Cardiac Cath RN provides primary nursing support to the physician and patient to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of the patient's condition. Provides patient education, promotes an understanding of the condition and adheres with the treatment plan. The Registered Clinic Nurse, functions in the spirit of teamwork, is accountable for the delivery of care utilizing skills learned in the clinic. Assists other team members on the unit.
$15,000 recruitment loan paid over 2 years. Certain stipulations do apply.
30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. This is a union position.
Rotation of 1-2 nights per week and every 3rd weekend.
RN experience with Telemetry, ED, and/or ICU experience is preferred, but not required.
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.
Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required)
Experience: Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Preferred)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
Skills: Clinical Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Communication, Organizing, Preceptor Skills, Teamwork
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, 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.
Candidates must graduate from a Specialty Training Program and possess a Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license with current Basic Life Support Certification. A minimum of one year of nursing experience, particularly with Telemetry, ED, and/or ICU experience, is preferred but not required.
Market context
Pennsylvania nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, especially for RNs with current state licensure and BLS certification. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with a BSN and recent medical-surgical experience, and this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits help you review the original posting faster. Before applying, confirm your Pennsylvania RN license, BLS status, and whether your experience matches the unit’s preferred background.
