Registered Nurse- Labor and Delivery Unit
The Registered Nurse assesses plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet the needs of the patient.
- Eligibility
- Shift and hours
- Rotation · 12-hour shifts (7a-7:30p/7p-7:30a) Schedule Rotation 7a-7:30p/7p-7:30a; Every other weekend and holiday requirements.
- Unit and setting
- GWV Labor and Delivery Team · Hospital Department GWV Labor and Delivery Team
- License
- RN license Licensed Registered Nurse
- Term
- Permanent Work Type Full timeFull time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Licensed Registered Nurse Check your license
- Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification
- Certification
- Basic Life Support Certification
- Education
- Specialty Training Program-Nursing Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor's Degree-Nursing
What it pays
- Pay differential
- up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts! up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts!
- Sign-on bonus
- $23,500
- Bonus
- hiring incentive up to $23,500 Geisinger is proud to offer an Inpatient RN a hiring incentive up to $23,500 for eligible candidates!for eligible candidates
- Extra pay
- up to $7 shift differentials $41.41 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts!for evening, night, and weekend shifts
- Eligibility
- starting on day one
- Pay reviews
- increased ratesfor experienced individuals
Benefits
- BenefitsFull benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day oneFull benefits (medical, dental and vision) starting on day one
- BenefitsThree medical plan choices with expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependentsThree medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependents
- BenefitsPre-tax flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) with employer contributionPre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA) with employer contribution
- BenefitsCompany-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverageCompany-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage
- Benefits401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributions
- BenefitsPaid time off (PTO) plan with fast accrualGenerous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
More benefits (16)
- BenefitsUp to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar yearUp to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar year
- BenefitsMyHealth Rewards wellness program with financial incentiveMyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentive
- BenefitsAdoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay, and free Care.com membership with backup care
- BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) providing childcare, eldercare, and pet care referrals, legal guidance, mental health visits, and work-life support
- BenefitsVoluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, universal life, pet, and legal insuranceVoluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- FSA
- HSA
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k)
- PTO
- Tuition reimbursement
- EAP
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- completes assessments per scope and unit standards Completes assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
- Day to day
- addresses patient and family needs across the continuum of care Addresses physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
- Day to day
- formulates and provides plan of care and discharge planning
- Day to day
- provides direct patient care Provides direct patient care including, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
- Day to day
- evaluates nursing interventions and revises plan of care Evaluates effectiveness of nursing interventions and revises plan of care based upon patient response to interventions.
- Day to day
- collaborates with interdisciplinary team Initiates collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other interdisciplinary team members and acts to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
- Day to day
- troubleshoots care and handling of equipment Problem solves, troubleshoots and takes corrective measures in the care and handling of equipment.
- Day to day
- participates in unit-based evidence-based practice decision-making Participates in unit-based decision-making regarding the utilization of evidence- based practice.
- Day to day
- participates in team goals and accountable for metrics Actively participates as a team member working toward team goals of the unit and organization and is accountable for unit and system specific metrics.
- Day to day
- participates in quality and safety education programs Actively participates in patient quality and safety education programs and other activities designed to improve departmental and organizational quality and safety.
- Day to day
- coordinates patient care and staff interaction Coordinates patient care and interaction of staff.
- Weekends
- Every other weekend 7a-7:30p/7p-7:30a; Every other weekend and holiday requirements.
- Holidays
- Holiday requirements
- Details
- ANCC Magnet Recognition
The workplace
- Hospital
- Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
- Address
- 1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18711
- Hiring contact
- To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Tiffany Nino at tnino@geisinger.edu. To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Tiffany Nino at tnino@geisinger.edu.
About Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Labor & Delivery is a specialty you move into. Waitlists are common; med surg keeps you moving.
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Location Wilkes-Barre, PA Job Category Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule Rotation Work Type Full time Department GWV Labor and Delivery Team Date posted 10/01/2026 Job ID R-09280
Geisinger is proud to offer an Inpatient RN a hiring incentive up to $23,500 for eligible candidates! $41.41 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
Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Tiffany Nino at tnino@geisinger.edu.
Job Description
- 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.
- Provides direct patient care including, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure.
- 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 acts to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs.
- 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.
- 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.
The Registered Nurse assesses plans, organizes, performs, and evaluates nursing activities to meet the needs of the patient. Promotes adaptive responses of patient and family to achieve the highest level of patient care, promote safety, and maximize patient satisfaction. Exhibits compassionate care during patient-nurse interactions. Coordinates patient care and interaction of staff. Meets the qualifications to provide care for patients in their assigned nursing unit. Responsible for ensuring the very best patient and family experience by optimizing all interactions.
Position Details
Hours include: 7a-7:30p/7p-7:30a; Every other weekend and holiday requirements.
Geisinger Wyoming Valley is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a health care organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.
Responsibilities
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body
Skills
Clinical Skills; Teamwork; Interpersonal Communication; Preceptor Skills; Communication; Organizing
What's around it?
Wilkes-Barre, PAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 2% below the US average
- Median rent
- $946/mo
- Household income
- $48,515/yr, all local households, not nurse pay