Provide professional, comprehensive nursing care for cardiology patients in an acute care environment. Coordinate safe, evidence-based quality care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of cardiologists and surgeons.
Requirements summary
Must be a Registered Nurse licensed in the state of practice with BLS certification; BSN and specialty certifications are preferred. At least one year of experience is preferred, though candidates from the NLRN program may be considered.
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Job description
Advance your nursing career with Guthrie’s nationally recognized Heart & Vascular Center at Robert Packer Hospital — and earn up to a $25,000 Sign‑On Bonus as you step into this rewarding Full‑Time RN role.
Guthrie is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse to join our Cardiology team at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA. This full-time opportunity offers the chance to be part of a high-performing cardiovascular program where you will support patients across the continuum of care—from routine clinic visits to complex cardiac conditions—within a collaborative and highly specialized environment.
Perks of the Role
Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus – A strong welcome for experienced RNs
$10,000 Referral Bonus – Earn more by referring your peers
Relocation Assistance – Up to $12,000 to support your move
Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $7,500 annually after 90 days
403(b) Retirement Plan – With company matching from day one
Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision starting day one
Immediate PTO Accrual – Begin earning paid time off right away
Why Join Guthrie Cardiology at Robert Packer Hospital?
Be part of a leading Heart & Vascular Center
Work within Guthrie’s advanced cardiovascular program, offering comprehensive care from prevention and diagnosis to complex, minimally invasive cardiac procedures. The Robert Packer Hospital campus is home to a state-of-the-art Heart & Vascular Center, featuring cardiac catheterization labs, electrophysiology services, and advanced procedural capabilities.
Gain exposure to high-acuity and specialized cardiac care:
Support patients with a wide range of cardiovascular conditions while collaborating with experts in interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and structural heart programs—including arrhythmia care, heart valve treatments, and advanced cardiac procedures.
Work in a collaborative, team-based model:
Join a multidisciplinary care team that includes cardiologists, surgeons, advanced practice providers, nurses, and diagnostic specialists—working together to deliver coordinated, patient-centered outcomes.
Access advanced technology and innovation:
Robert Packer Hospital has a long history of cardiovascular innovation and continues to invest in cutting-edge treatment options, including minimally invasive procedures and hybrid operating environments designed for complex cardiac care.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Sign-On Bonus
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Company Matching
403(b) Retirement Plan
Referral Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Be part of a respected and growing cardiovascular program:
Guthrie’s cardiac program is known for its quality outcomes, reputation, and commitment to delivering top-tier care to patients throughout the Twin Tiers and surrounding communities.
Recognized as a Top Healthcare Employer Guthrie is consistently recognized for its strong workplace culture and commitment to caregiver well-being, including:
Best Places to Work 2025 – Modern Healthcare
America’s Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare 2025 – Newsweek
America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025 – Forbes
America’s Best Employers for Women 2025 – Forbes
Make a Meaningful Impact In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting patients throughout their cardiovascular journey—helping them manage chronic conditions, prepare for procedures, and recover with confidence. If you're looking to grow your nursing career in a setting that combines advanced clinical practice with strong team support, we’d love to connect with you.
Position Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence‐based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specific skills for the job are found in the unit specific onboarding checklist and in standards that are applicable to the specialty.
Education, License & Cert
Registered Nurse in the State of Practice.
BSN in Nursing preferred.
Any previously agreed upon effective date for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in nursing between individuals and facilities will remain in effect, including those who transition to their position from the NLRN Program.
Any contract with specific time frames for obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing will supersede the above point and will remain in effect.
Specialty Certification is preferred
BLS certification.
ACLS is unit dependent.
Experience
The Registered Nurse must be a registered nurse currently licensed in the state of employment with at least one year of experience preferred.
Alternately, the Registered nurse may have less than one year of experience if they have been transitioned to their position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program.
The Registered Nurse must meet the individual nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment.
Must maintain BLS certification.
ACLS is unit dependent.
Specifications regarding educational requirements during employment are determined by the Nursing Department and Nursing Unit.
Essential Functions
1. Employs Nursing Professional Practice
Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' care. Develops updates and coordinates the patients' plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Performs and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served. 2.
Advocates
Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those we serve. 3.
Facilitates
Learning: Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including student; Facilities formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community. 4.
Aligns
Practice with
Safety and
Quality: Accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care; uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes. Aligns patient safety, self‐safety, and environmental safety as equally important for best outcomes. 5.
Engages in
Professional
Development: Engages in ongoing professional development; practices at the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards. Promotes a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence‐based practice. 6.
Leader in
Practice
Setting &
Community: demonstrates leadership as change agents using the collaborative leadership skills of advocacy, influence and innovation. In partnering with colleagues appropriately delegates, coordinates care, and collaborates with others as equal members of the inter‐professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge. Models professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession. 7. Participates in the planning and presentation of educational programs. 8. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‐inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of the position. 9. May perform high level disinfection, based on departmental equipment.
Other Duties
1.
Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position.
2.
Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
3.
Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery.
4.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
5.
Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.
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Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care. In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania. Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities. Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs. Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.
