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Registered Nurse - Orthopedic and Adult Advanced Acute Care Unit

Geisinger

Scranton, Pennsylvania

$40.55/hr

About $84k+/yr

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RNSign-on bonus

Posted Aug 18, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 19, 2026

What this means for you

Geisinger is an academic medical center — teaching floors, residents in the halls, and more sub-specialties to grow into. The posted pay starts around $84k a year, and there's a sign-on bonus on top. It's a night shift — quieter halls, a tighter crew, and your daylight hours back.

What the listing says

Differentials
shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts.
Shift
Nights
Weekends, holidays, call
shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. · Hours: 7pm - 730am, every other weekend and holiday.

About this role

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Location Scranton, PA Job Category Inpatient RN - Registered Nurse, Nursing and Nursing Support Schedule Nights Work Type Full time Department GCMC Progressive Care Unit & Orthopedics Team Date posted 08/18/2026 Job ID R-99726 Job Summary Geisinger is proud to offer a full time Inpatient RN up to $23,500 hiring incentive for eligible candidates! $40.55 minimum hiring rate with increased rates for experienced individuals and up to $7 • shift differentials for evening, night, and weekend shifts. Relocation assistance for eligible candidates! 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 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 Canopy Alert Notification system worn by our staff, robust camera surveillance system, metal detectors at certain locations and security guards/K9 program on campus. Join the Geisinger Family! Apply now! To learn more about Geisinger opportunities, please contact Rebecca Miszkiel at rmiszkiel@geisinger.edu Job Description In accordance with the standards of care established by the State Board of Nursing, Responsible for the delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Directs and guides patient teaching and activities of ancillary personnel. Provides direct patient care including, treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies according to policy and procedure. 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. 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 takes action to proactively resolve and facilitate patient needs. Makes assignments in collaboration with other team members. Directs and alters assignments in response to changes in patient situations. Promotes teamwork by delegating tasks to team members based on skill, expertise, time availability, acuity, and needs of the patient. 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. Supports and participates in initiatives that support the Magnet mission. 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. Position Details Hours: 7pm - 730am, every other weekend and holiday. Responsibilities Education Graduate from Specialty Training Program-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; Clinical Skills; Preceptor Skills; Organizing; Teamwork; Communication

Skills for this role

Interpersonal CommunicationClinical SkillsPreceptor SkillsOrganizingTeamworkCommunication

Certifications

BLS

Requirements

  • RN License (Pennsylvania)
  • Acute care
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Every other weekend
  • Care plan evaluation
  • Nursing
  • Wellness program
  • Magnet Recognition standards
  • Health savings account

Benefits

  • true

About the employer

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Geisinger
Academic Medical Center

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…

3.2 Google rating
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What reviewers appreciate

  • Recognized as one of the Top 8 Most Innovative Healthcare Systems by Becker's Hospital Review
  • Clear sense of purpose and mission-driven culture
  • Opportunities to learn new things and develop professionally

What reviewers flag

  • Management rated lowest among sub-categories at 2.9 out of 5 on Indeed
  • Nurses report concerns with overall satisfaction
  • Trust in colleagues and sense of belonging cited as areas for improvement
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Living in Scranton, PA

Scranton sits in the rolling hills of northeastern Pennsylvania, offering nurses a small-city feel with easy access to the Pocono Mountains. Known for its rich coal-mining heritage and the Electric City nickname, it blends historic architecture with a down-to-earth community atmosphere.

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Metro price level · Scranton area
6% below the national average
BEA index 93.6 (100 = national)
Median gross rent
$1,048/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities
Median household income
$50,739/yr
all local households, not nurse pay

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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