RN - Graduate Registered Nurse Rotation Program

Location: Geisinger Medical Center (GMC)

Shift: Rotation (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Worker Type: Regular

Exemption Status: No

Job Summary

Geisinger is proud to offer a Graduate Inpatient RN up to $19,000.00 hiring incentive for eligible candidates. Minimum hiring rate: $43.00 per hour for the rotational program, with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Relocation assistance is available for eligible candidates.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet patient needs.
• Promote adaptive responses of patient/family to achieve the highest level of care, safety, and satisfaction.
• Exhibit compassionate care during patient‑nurse interactions.
• Coordinate patient care and staff interaction.
• Ensure the best patient/family experience by optimizing all interactions.
• Complete assessments established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Address physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
• Formulate, coordinate, and provide plan of care as established in unit standards, including patient and family education and discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team.
• Provide direct patient care: treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
• Evaluate effectiveness of nursing interventions and revise the plan of care based upon patient response.
• Initiate collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
• Problem‑solve, troubleshoot, and take corrective measures in equipment care and handling.
• Participate in unit‑based decision‑making regarding the utilization of evidence‑based practice.
• Actively participate as a team member toward unit and organization goals and be accountable for unit and system‑specific metrics.
• Participate in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
• Work in a clinical environment.
• Satisfy all job‑specific obligations and comply with all organization policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate from Specialty Training Program‑Nursing (Required)

Certification/Licenses:

• Basic Life Support Certification – Default Issuing Body
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) – RN_State of Pennsylvania

Required Skills:

• Clinical skills
• Communication
• Interpersonal communication
• Organizing
• Teamwork

Ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until the NCLEX is completed.

Benefits

• Full benefits (health, dental, vision) starting 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 FSAs and an HSA.
• Company‑paid life insurance, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) that allows quick accrual.
• Up to $5,000 tuition reimbursement per calendar year.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve health and earn a financial incentive.
• Family‑friendly support: adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for loved ones.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): childcare, eldercare, pet care referrals; free legal guidance, mental‑health visits, work‑life support and digital self‑help tools.
• Voluntary benefits: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life, pet and legal insurance.
• 12‑month Nurse Residency Program automatically offered to RNs with less than one year of acute‑care experience.
• Professional opportunities for growth and advancement; mentorship from dedicated leaders.
• Shared governance structure empowering nurses.

EEO Statement

Geisinger is proud to be 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 protected veteran status.