Registered Nurse- EP Suite
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
RN
Sign-on bonusPosted Jul 21
- Shift
- 12-hour days
- Unit
- EP Lab
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour days
- Weekends
- Every other weekend
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Shift differential
- +$7/hr
- Sign-on bonus
- $23,500
The median for nursing in Pennsylvania is $35/hr, across 397 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
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! 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. Hours include: 7a-7:30p; Every other weekend and holiday requirements. Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required), Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Preferred).
Certifications
Basic Life Support Certification; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania).
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Requirements
- PA
- to provide care for patients in their assigned nursing unit. Responsible for ensuring the very best patient and family experience by optimizing all interactions.
Benefits
- 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
Place
- City
- Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
- Median rent
- $946/mo
- Local household income
- $48,515/yr
- State price level
- 2% below the national average
- Address
- Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Pennsylvania index 97.6, where 100 is the national average.
Nestled in the Wyoming Valley along the Susquehanna River, Wilkes-Barre blends small-city affordability with easy access to the Pocono Mountains. Nurses enjoy a relaxed pace, historic downtown, and short commutes. Outdoor recreation and a close-knit community make it appealing for those seeking balance between work and nature.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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About the employer
Geisinger is a Pennsylvania-based integrated health system employing approximately 24,000 caregivers, serving communities across the region for over 100 years. Headquartered in Danville, PA, Geisinger is recognized as one of the Top 8 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems by Becker's Hospital…
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Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.
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- 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?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?