RN - Acute Care Float, Nights

Night Shift Rn Opportunity At Guthrie Lourdes Hospital

Looking for a nursing role that offers variety, premium pay, and a supportive team culture? Guthrie Lourdes Hospital is hiring a full-time registered nurse to join our critical care float team on night shift — and we're offering up to $25,000 in sign-on bonuses to welcome experienced rns.

this is your chance to expand your skills across medical/surgical and telemetry units, enjoy consistent scheduling, and be part of a health system that values your versatility and compassion.

your schedule:

• night shift: three 12-hour shifts per week (7:00 pm – 7:00 am)
• weekend rotation: yes

sign-on & float premiums

• up to $25,000 sign-on bonus – a generous welcome for your experience
• float pool premiums – earn more for your flexibility and multi-unit coverage

benefits that matter:

• comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one
• generous pto accrual – begin earning paid time off from your first day
• relocation assistance – up to $12,000 to make your move easier
• tuition assistance – we've got your back (and your books) after just 3 months
• premiums & shift differentials – extra pay for nights, weekends, and float coverage
• 403(b) retirement savings – start building your future from day one
• supportive, inclusive work family – a team that feels like home
• free on-site parking – no parking hassles, ever

perks of the night shift:

• shift differential pay – maximize your earnings with night shift bonuses
• calmer environment – fewer interruptions for focused, efficient patient care
• daytime flexibility – free up your days for family, errands, and appointments
• strong team camaraderie – a close-knit crew that's got your back

recognized as a top healthcare employer:

• best places to work 2025 - modern healthcare
• america's greatest workplaces in healthcare 2025 - newsweek
• america's best-in-state employers (pa) 2025 - forbes
• america's best employers for healthcare professionals 2025 - forbes
• america's best employers for women 2025 - forbes

about guthrie lourd hospital

for over a century, the binghamton community has trusted lourds for compassionate, personalized care. now part of the guthrie health system, our 197-bed acute care facility continues that legacy with modern technology, expanded services, and a team-first culture. we're committed to helping our caregivers thrive — professionally and personally.

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. 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.

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.

the pay rate for this position is $39.00 - $54.12 based on experience.