The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment.
Eligibility
Sign-on bonus
Posted Sep 23 · “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.” from the posting
Shift and hours
Days Earn Up to a $25,000 Sign-On Bonus - Join the Acute Care (2 Ross) RN Team in a Full Time day shift capacity at Lourdes Hospital!
Unit and setting
Acute Care (2 Ross) · Hospital Our patient population includes surgical cases such as women's health, podiatry and other routine procedures as well as a mix of general medical diagnoses.Surgical cases (women's health, podiatry, routine procedures) and general medical diagnoses
License
RN license - Registered Nurse in the State of Practice.
Term
Permanent Registered Nurse - Acute Care - Full Time - DaysFull Time
Do you qualify?
License
Registered Nurse in the State of Practice- Registered Nurse in the State of Practice.
Certification
BLS certification- BLS certification.
Certification
ACLS (unit dependent)- ACLS is unit dependent.
Certification
PALS (unit dependent)- PALS is unit dependent
Experience
At least one year of experience, or less than one year if transitioned from Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program
Preferred
Certification
Specialty Certification- Specialty Certification is preferred
In range for New York staff rolesNew York staff postings that state pay run $29/hr to $65/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $55/hr, across 1,807 postings.
Pay differential
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $54.12 per hour plus differentials!The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $54.12 per hour plus differentials!
Sign-on bonus
$25,000
Tuition assistance
Tuition Reimbursement after 90 days
Bonus
Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus- $25,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible, experienced RNsfor eligible, experienced RNs
Extra pay
differentials
Benefits
BenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision Coverage starting the first of the month after hire- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage starting the first of the month after hire
BenefitsGenerous PTO beginning on Day 1 based on years of experience- Generous PTO beginning on Day 1 which is based on years of experience!
Benefits403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match- 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
BenefitsTuition Reimbursement after 90 days- Tuition Reimbursement after 90 days
BenefitsRelocation Assistance - Up to $12,000 based on distance- Relocation Assistance - Up to $12,000 based on distance.
Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' care
Day to day
Develops updates and coordinates plan of careDevelops updates and coordinates the patients' plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum.
Day to day
Monitors, records, and communicates patient conditionMonitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
Day to day
Performs and maintains currency of essential competenciesPerforms and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served.
Day to day
Advocates for ethical and holistic care
Day to day
Fosters and facilitates learning for patients, families, nursing, and healthcare team
Day to day
Integrates safety, data, and evidence into nursing care
Day to day
Engages in ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice
Day to day
Delegates, coordinates care, and collaborates across interprofessional care team
Day to day
Participates in planning and presentation of educational programs
Unit size
18 bed acute care unitDepartment Description: Acute Care (2 Ross) is an 18 bed acute care unit at Guthrie Lourdes in Binghamton, NY.
Details
197-bed acute care facilityNow 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.
Earn Up to a $25,000 Sign‑On Bonus — Join the Acute Care (2 Ross) RN Team in a Full Time day shift capacity at Lourdes Hospital!
Why This Role & Guthrie?
Department Description: Acute Care (2 Ross) is an 18 bed acute care unit at Guthrie Lourdes in Binghamton, NY. Our patient population includes surgical cases such as women's health, podiatry and other routine procedures as well as a mix of general medical diagnoses.
Our team values collaboration, communication, and patient‑centered care. Nurses are respected clinical partners here, not task‑doers, and the work you do directly influences diagnostic quality and treatment outcomes.
At Guthrie, you’ll find
A collaborative, provider‑led Acute Care team
Strong clinical leadership and interdisciplinary support
A mission‑driven culture grounded in compassion and excellence
The stability and resources of a large, integrated health system
A role that supports longevity, growth, and work‑life balance
What Guthrie Offers You
$25,000 Sign‑On Bonus for eligible, experienced RNs
Newly Increased RN Rates!
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage starting the first of the month after hire
Generous PTO beginning on Day 1 which is based on years of experience!
403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
Tuition Reimbursement after 90 days
Relocation Assistance - Up to $12,000 based on distance.
Stable, Predictable Scheduling compared to inpatient bedside roles
Supportive, Team‑Focused Culture
Free On‑Site Parking
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Who We Are For over a century, the Binghamton community has trusted Lourdes 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.
PALS 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Participates in the planning and presentation of educational programs.
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
Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position.
Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff.
Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude.
Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations.
updated 3-13-24 The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $54.12 per hour plus differentials!
Published residency structure starts with classroom/skills-lab general nursing orientation, followed by unit orientation guided by preceptors and unit-based educators. Direct hire depends on unit-manager discretion. Alternatively, up to three rotations may be available depending on the entity, with educator-advisor meetings, preference ranking and unit matching. Specialty and individual progress determine orientation length.
Neighborhoods+Prospective residents in Binghamton choose among distinct pockets within the city and immediately adjacent suburbs. The historic Westside is prized for its classic Victorian-era architecture and tree-lined streets, while Center City offers urban apartments near the Binghamton University Downtown Center. Clinton Street in the First Ward is known for its antique shops, and the Southside connects across the river via the South Washington Street Bridge. Many professionals and families looking for easy commutes and quieter residential settings also look just beyond municipal limits to Vestal, Endwell, Port Dickinson, and Hillcrest.
Prospective residents in Binghamton choose among distinct pockets within the city and immediately adjacent suburbs. The historic Westside is prized for its classic Victorian-era architecture and tree-lined streets, while Center City offers urban apartments near the Binghamton University Downtown Center.
Clinton Street in the First Ward is known for its antique shops, and the Southside connects across the river via the South Washington Street Bridge. Many professionals and families looking for easy commutes and quieter residential settings also look just beyond municipal limits to Vestal, Endwell, Port Dickinson, and Hillcrest.
Getting around+Commuting across the Greater Binghamton region is predominantly car-dependent, with average travel times sitting around 14 minutes. Interstate access and arterial parkways make traveling between surrounding communities like Vestal, Endwell, and Port Dickinson into central medical facilities straightforward. While municipal bus routes operate locally and intercity coaches serve hubs like Albany and New York City, public transit within Binghamton is not extensive, making a personal vehicle a practical necessity for hospital shifts and erratic work schedules.
Commuting across the Greater Binghamton region is predominantly car-dependent, with average travel times sitting around 14 minutes. Interstate access and arterial parkways make traveling between surrounding communities like Vestal, Endwell, and Port Dickinson into central medical facilities straightforward.
While municipal bus routes operate locally and intercity coaches serve hubs like Albany and New York City, public transit within Binghamton is not extensive, making a personal vehicle a practical necessity for hospital shifts and erratic work schedules.
Outdoors+Outdoor life revolves around the confluence of the Chenango and Susquehanna Rivers, where paddlers launch with local outfits like Binghamton Canoe & Kayak Tours. Land-based recreation includes walking or jogging the 1.5-mile paved Binghamton River Trail, visiting Confluence Park, and exploring Otsiningo Park, which hosts outdoor gatherings and sports. Nature lovers can also hike along woodland paths and discover small waterfalls at IBM Glen, or take in the historic grounds and shaded lawns at Recreation Park.
Outdoor life revolves around the confluence of the Chenango and Susquehanna Rivers, where paddlers launch with local outfits like Binghamton Canoe & Kayak Tours. Land-based recreation includes walking or jogging the 1.5-mile paved Binghamton River Trail, visiting Confluence Park, and exploring Otsiningo Park, which hosts outdoor gatherings and sports.
Nature lovers can also hike along woodland paths and discover small waterfalls at IBM Glen, or take in the historic grounds and shaded lawns at Recreation Park.
Relocation assistance for night-shift RNs, Lourdes Hospital Orthopedics (Seton 2); amount not published
Guthrie · eligibility varies by role
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 Binghamton
Known as the Parlor City and the Carousel Capital of the World, Binghamton sits at the scenic confluence of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers in New York’s Southern Tier. For relocating healthcare professionals, the city offers manageable daily routines highlighted by short commutes—averaging roughly fourteen minutes—and a cost of living substantially more accessible than downstate New York. Housing spans preserved Victorian-era residences in the Westside, downtown lofts near the Binghamton University Downtown Center, and quiet suburban neighborhoods in Vestal and Endwell. Outside work, nurses can unwind along the 1.5-mile Binghamton River Trail, kayak the rivers, or attend prominent community events like the LUMA Projection Arts Festival, First Friday Art Walks, and minor league Rumble Ponies games. The culinary scene thrives with staples like the Lost Dog Café, Garage Taco Bar, and local craft breweries. However, newcomers must prepare for trade-offs: winters bring significant snow and icy road conditions, public transit coverage is scarce enough to necessitate a personal vehicle, and urban core crime rates warrant careful neighborhood selection.
