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RN - Registered Nurse - Cardiac Special Care Unit

Geisinger·Scranton, Pennsylvania

$41 - $41/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Responsible for delivering patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation within a high-acuity cardiac unit. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans and ensure exemplary patient outcomes.

Location

  • Geisinger
  • Community
  • Medical
  • Center (GCMC)
  • Shift:
  • Nights (United
  • States of
  • America)
  • Scheduled
  • Weekly
  • Hours: 36
  • Worker
  • Type:
  • Regular
  • Exemption
  • Status:
  • No
  • Job
  • Summary: Geisinger is proud to offer an Inpatient RN a hiring incentive up to $23,500 for eligible candidates! $40.55 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts!
  • Job
  • Duties:
  • Benefits of working at
  • Geisinger: Full benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one Three medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents Pre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage 401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions Generous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly Up to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive Family-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved ones
  • Employee
  • Assistance
  • Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care; Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance The ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses Professional opportunities for growth and advancement Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups Employee referral incentive program Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Canopy Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus. Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Rebecca Miszkiel at rmiszkiel@geisinger.edu

Job Description

In accordance with the standards of care established by the State Board of Nursing, Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel. Provides direct patient care including, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure. Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards. Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care. Formulates, coordinates, and provides plan of care as established in unit standards including, patient and family education, family needs and discharge planning throughout hospitalization with members of the interdisciplinary team. Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plan of care based upon patient response to interventions. Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and takes action to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs. Makes assignments in collaboration with other team members. Directs and alters assignments in response to changes in patient situations. Promotes teamwork by delegating tasks to team members based on skill, expertise, time availability, acuity, and needs of the patient. Problem solves, troubleshoots and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment. Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence based practice. Actively participates as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and is accountable for unit and system specific metrics. Supports and participates in initiatives that support the Magnet mission. Actively participates in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety. 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.

Position Details

Hours: 7pm - 730am, every other weekend and holiday. 14 bed high acuity cardiac special care adult unit; bedside patient monitoring, dialysis enabled patient rooms, white boards and virtual nursing. Cardiac Experience preferred - willing to learn and grow in a Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular surgical unit; The ideal candidate for this unit will possess a strong interest in Cardiac, Thoracic and Vascular Surgical Intermediate Nursing Care; Additionally, a desire to be part of a Nursing Team dedicated to exemplary patient outcomes and patient experience.

Education

  • Graduate from
  • Specialty
  • Training
  • Program-Nursing (Required)
  • Experience:
  • Certification(s) and
  • License(s): Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing BodyDefault Issuing Body, Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of PennsylvaniaRN_State of
  • Pennsylvania
  • Skills: Clinical Skills, Communication, Interpersonal Communication,
  • Organizing,
  • Preceptor
  • Skills,
  • Teamwork
  • OUR
  • PURPOSE &
  • VALUES: 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. Geisinger is committed to making better health easier for the more than 1 million people it serves. Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes nine hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,600 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and benefits for domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

Requirements

Requires a nursing degree and a valid Pennsylvania Registered Nurse license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required, and cardiac nursing experience is preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Care Planning
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Assessment
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Patient Education
  • Organizing
  • Clinical Skills
  • Preceptor Skills

Benefits

  • Accident Insurance
  • Critical Illness Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Vision Insurance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance
  • Company-paid Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Care.com Membership
  • Military Leave Pay
  • Parental Leave Pay
  • Universal Life Insurance
  • MyHealth Rewards Wellness Program
  • Adoption and Fertility Assistance

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$41 - $41/hr
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Posted
Jun 20, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Geisinger

Geisinger is among the nation’s leading providers of value-based care, serving 1.2 million people in urban and rural communities across Pennsylvania. Founded in 1915 by philanthropist Abigail Geisinger, the nonprofit system generates $10 billion in annual revenues across 126...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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  • Does not qualify for J-1 waiver. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.
  • Market context

    Cardiac nursing roles remain in steady demand

    In Pennsylvania, RN roles in cardiac special care units are typically driven by ongoing hospital demand for nurses who can manage telemetry, post-procedure monitoring, and rapid changes in patient status. These positions are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with cardiac nursing experience, a Pennsylvania RN license, and current BLS certification. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your license, BLS status, and experience match before applying.

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