RN- Experienced Registered Nurse- NICU
Danville, Pennsylvania
- Eligibility
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- Experience
- Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Required)
- Also asks
- 0.9 FTE required (36 hours per week)
- Also asks
- Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $21,500
The workplace
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…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for shifts, 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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Your fit
On your path
NICU / Neonatal is open from year one. Residencies hire in directly, and the unit's level sets the work.
About this role
Location Danville, PA Job Category Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule Rotation Work Type Full time Department GMC Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Division Date posted 09/24/2026 Job ID R-09539
Job Summary
Geisinger is proud to offer a full-time experienced RN a $21,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates! $41.50 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7
- shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. $7,500 in relocation assistance for eligible candidates!
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)
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
The ability to work under a Temporary Practice Permit until you take NCLEX
Shared governance structure that empowers our nurses
Professional opportunities for growth and advancement
Support and mentorship from a full range of dedicated nursing leaders
Community involvement through our Employee Resource Groups
Employee referral incentive program
Geisinger values and prioritizes the safety and security of our staff by investing in a Strongline Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus.
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.
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- 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. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.
About the NICU
Our Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), located within Geisinger's Janet Weis Children’s Hospital, features 41 beds and provides advanced care for newborns and infants from 23 weeks gestation through term. We specialize in treating complex conditions, including respiratory, cardiac, genetic, surgical, and neurological disorders.
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania
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Position Requirements
0.9 FTE required (36 hours per week)
Shift: Day/Night rotation (7:00 AM–7:00 PM, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM)
Schedule
Every other weekend and holiday
Scheduling: Shared process with block scheduling
Geisinger Medical Center is proud to receive ANCC Magnet Recognition®, the highest and most prestigious distinction a healthcare organization can receive for nursing practice and quality patient care.
Education
Graduate from Specialty Training Program-Nursing (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 1 year-Nursing (Required)
Skills
Organizing; Teamwork; Interpersonal Communication; Preceptor Skills; Communication; Clinical Skills
What's around it?
Danville, PAFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 2% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,105/mo
- Household income
- $59,219/yr, all local households, not nurse pay