BenefitsMedical, 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 FSA and 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) planGenerous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quickly
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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 discounted backup care
BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program (EAP) with childcare, eldercare, pet care referrals, legal guidance, and mental health visits
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
Three medical plan choices
Pre-tax savings plans (FSA, HSA)
Paid time off (PTO)
MyHealth Rewards wellness program
Adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay
Provides direct patient care along with direct supervision of assigned personnel, assisting with orientation and integrationProvides direct patient care along with providing direct supervision to assigned personnel, assists with orientation and integration of new employees.
Day to day
Conducts performance appraisals, monitors absenteeism, orders supplies, schedules 24-hour staffing, and handles patient/bed triageConducts performance appraisals, monitors absenteeism, orders supplies, scheduling 24 hour staffing, patient and bed triage where appropriate.
Day to day
Assists with addressing performance problems and initiating disciplinary processAssists with addressing performance problems initiating the disciplinary process as appropriate.
Day to day
Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care activities and operationsCommunicates pertinent information regarding patient care activities and operations to appropriate personnel.
Day to day
Participates in formulation of nursing policies and goalsParticipates in the formulation of nursing policies and goals as well as policies affecting other departments.
Day to day
Communicates and interprets policies, procedures, and regulationsCommunicates and interprets policies, procedures and regulations to patients, visitors and staff members, as required.
Day to day
Communicates significant unit issues to Operations ManagerCommunicates significant issues on units to Operations Manager in a timely manner.
Day to day
Actively supports Magnet philosophiesAssists Actively support Magnet philosophies such as a healthy work environment, professional growth and patient and family involvement in care decisions.
Day to day
Provides feedback on professional practice issues and promotes evidence-based practices and researchProvides feedback to staff or managers for professional practice issues, facilitates and promotes evidence-based practices and research activities.
Day to day
Serves as a resource for unit issues, mentors staff, and delegates actionsServes as a resource for unit issues, mentors staff, delegates actions as appropriate and creates an environment of participation.
Day to day
Ensures staff meets regulatory requirementsEnsures that staff meets regulatory requirements.
Day to day
Assures effective, efficient, and cost-effective use of physical, financial, and human resourcesAssures effective, efficient and cost-effective use of physical, financial and human resources.
Day to day
Assists with prevention and resolution of patient and family concernsAssists with the prevention and resolution of patient and family concerns.
Day to day
Assists operations manager in making patient focused service roundsAssists the operations manager in making patient focused service round on assigned unit.
Day to day
Follows up on incidents occurring on assigned unitFollows up on incidents occurring on assigned unit.
Day to day
Assures proper documentation and follow-throughAssures proper documentation and follow-through.
The workplace
Geisinger
Health system employer
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.
Location Wilkes-Barre, PA Job Category Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule Nights Work Type Full time Department Inpatient Nursing Team Date posted 09/25/2026 Job ID R-08653
Coordinates and supervises the delivery of nursing care and activities on assigned unit. Assists in developing, initiating, and supporting improvements, on the unit level, that facilitate the delivery of high quality, safe and cost-effective patient care. Responsible for ensuring that the highest level of care is provided, optimizing all customer interactions, to maximize patient satisfaction.
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
Provides direct patient care along with providing direct supervision to assigned personnel, assists with orientation and integration of new employees.
Conducts performance appraisals, monitors absenteeism, orders supplies, scheduling 24 hour staffing, patient and bed triage where appropriate.
Assists with addressing performance problems initiating the disciplinary process as appropriate.
Communicates pertinent information regarding patient care activities and operations to appropriate personnel.
Participates in the formulation of nursing policies and goals as well as policies affecting other departments.
Communicates and interprets policies, procedures and regulations to patients, visitors and staff members, as required.
Communicates significant issues on units to Operations Manager in a timely manner.
Assists Actively support Magnet philosophies such as a healthy work environment, professional growth and patient and family involvement in care decisions.
Provides feedback to staff or managers for professional practice issues, facilitates and promotes evidence-based practices and research activities.
Serves as a resource for unit issues, mentors staff, delegates actions as appropriate and creates an environment of participation.
Ensures that staff meets regulatory requirements.
Assures effective, efficient and cost-effective use of physical, financial and human resources.
Assists with the prevention and resolution of patient and family concerns.
Assists the operations manager in making patient focused service round on assigned unit.
Follows up on incidents occurring on assigned unit.
Assures proper documentation and follow-through.
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. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
Position Details
Hours include: 7p-7:30a; will flex to the needs of the business
Minimum Qualifications
Enrollment in a BSN program and 2 YOE
Responsibilities
Education
Bachelor's Degree-Nursing (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 2 years-Nursing (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
Skills
Interpersonal Communication; Budgeting Skills; Communication; Preceptor Skills; Group Problem Solving; Teamwork; Organizing
Neighborhoods+Kingston, situated just across the Market Street Bridge on the western bank of the Susquehanna River, is widely favored by healthcare professionals and young workers for its quiet, tree-lined residential streets and well-kept neighborhoods. Within Wilkes-Barre proper, historic residential blocks near downtown feature classic Dutch Colonial and Foursquare homes, while North Main Street showcases grand historic mansions adjacent to the King's College and Wilkes University campuses. Suburban boroughs such as Forty Fort, Plains, and Mountain Top offer peaceful residential settings with quick highway connections, whereas inner-city pockets like the areas surrounding Sherman Hills present distinct urban density and require closer neighborhood vetting.
Kingston, situated just across the Market Street Bridge on the western bank of the Susquehanna River, is widely favored by healthcare professionals and young workers for its quiet, tree-lined residential streets and well-kept neighborhoods. Within Wilkes-Barre proper, historic residential blocks near downtown feature classic Dutch Colonial and Foursquare homes, while North Main Street showcases grand historic mansions adjacent to the King's College and Wilkes University campuses.
Suburban boroughs such as Forty Fort, Plains, and Mountain Top offer peaceful residential settings with quick highway connections, whereas inner-city pockets like the areas surrounding Sherman Hills present distinct urban density and require closer neighborhood vetting.
Getting around+Wilkes-Barre features straightforward driving commutes, with typical local drives averaging under twenty minutes across the city center and adjacent boroughs like Kingston, Forty Fort, and Plains. The Wyoming Valley road network centers around Interstate 81 and regional corridors like the Cross Valley Expressway, though bridge crossings over the Susquehanna River—such as the historic Market Street Bridge—can see minor slowdowns during peak shift changes. Regional bus transit connects outlying towns, but most medical staff rely on personal vehicles for hospital commuting and accessing retail corridors in Wilkes-Barre Township.
Wilkes-Barre features straightforward driving commutes, with typical local drives averaging under twenty minutes across the city center and adjacent boroughs like Kingston, Forty Fort, and Plains. The Wyoming Valley road network centers around Interstate 81 and regional corridors like the Cross Valley Expressway, though bridge crossings over the Susquehanna River—such as the historic Market Street Bridge—can see minor slowdowns during peak shift changes.
Regional bus transit connects outlying towns, but most medical staff rely on personal vehicles for hospital commuting and accessing retail corridors in Wilkes-Barre Township.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Susquehanna River corridor, where Kirby Park provides wide lawns, walking paths, sports facilities, and riverfront views, connecting directly across the Market Street Bridge to the landscaped paths of the River Common. Just outside the city center, Seven Tubs Nature Area in the Pinchot State Forest offers hiking trails winding through gorge rock formations, waterfalls, and natural stone pools carved by Wheelbarrow Run. For extended outdoor trips, locals head slightly farther afield to Bear Creek Preserve and the extensive waterfall trails of Ricketts Glen State Park.
Outdoor recreation is anchored by the Susquehanna River corridor, where Kirby Park provides wide lawns, walking paths, sports facilities, and riverfront views, connecting directly across the Market Street Bridge to the landscaped paths of the River Common. Just outside the city center, Seven Tubs Nature Area in the Pinchot State Forest offers hiking trails winding through gorge rock formations, waterfalls, and natural stone pools carved by Wheelbarrow Run.
For extended outdoor trips, locals head slightly farther afield to Bear Creek Preserve and the extensive waterfall trails of Ricketts Glen State Park.
Check the commute at your shift’s start and end, upfront housing costs, and whether moving assistance must be repaid if you leave.
Living in Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barre offers relocating nurses an accessible base in the Wyoming Valley where rich anthracite coal history meets immediate mountain and riverfront access. Known as the Diamond City, the area centers on Public Square and the scenic Susquehanna River, where healthcare workers can decompress walking along the River Common, running trails through Kirby Park, or exploring the gorge pools of Seven Tubs Nature Area. Housing spans historic Foursquare and Dutch Colonial homes in town to peaceful residential streets across the Market Street Bridge in Kingston and Forty Fort. Cultural life punches above its size with performances at the Art Deco F.M. Kirby Center, AHL hockey at Mohegan Arena, and community events like the Fine Arts Fiesta and Rockin’ the River concert series. Commuting to local medical facilities is generally low-stress and takes under twenty minutes from most surrounding boroughs. While prospective residents must navigate noticeable neighborhood-to-neighborhood differences, post-industrial economic recovery, and snowy winters, the combination of accessible recreation, hearty local dining, and tight-knit community makes Wilkes-Barre a grounded, practical Pennsylvania home.
