RN - Registered Nurse Per Diem - Advanced Acute Care Medical Unit

Job Summary

Geisinger Medical Center (GMC) is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high‑quality patient care on a per‑diem basis. This role offers competitive market wages, up to $7 shift differential for evening, night, and weekend shifts, and opportunities for professional development within a Magnet‑recognized environment.

• Assess patient care plans, organize, perform, and evaluate nursing activities to meet individual patient needs.
• Promote adaptive responses of patients and families to achieve the highest level of patient care, safety, and satisfaction.
• Coordinate patient care interactions and staff collaboration to ensure optimal patient/family experience.
• Complete patient assessments as established by scope of practice and unit standards.
• Address the physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and families across the continuum of care.
• Formulate, coordinate, and provide a plan of care, including education, family needs, and discharge planning, as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Deliver direct patient care, including treatments, medications, and diagnostic studies, according to policy and procedure.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions, revise care plans based on patient response.
• Initiate collaboration with physicians, ancillary personnel, and other team members to resolve patient needs proactively.
• Problem‑solve, troubleshoot, and take corrective measures regarding equipment and patient care.
• Participate in unit‑based decision‑making involving evidence‑based practice.
• Contribute to team goals, unit and system metrics, and quality/safety education programs.
• Comply with all organizational policies and procedures, ensuring job‑specific obligations are met.

• Graduate from a Graduate Specialty Training Program in Nursing (Required).
• Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) –  of Pennsylvania.
• Basic Life Support Certification.
• Experience with adult inpatient care, including use of Multiservice Support teams (e.g., Physical & Occupational Therapy, Vascular Access).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and clinical judgment skills.
• Commitment to patient safety, cultural sensitivity, and continuous improvement.

Per‑diem employees self‑schedule a minimum of 24 hours of availability for each 4‑week period, with at least 8 hours on a weekend or holiday shift. Minimum of 24 hours of core needs must be covered per schedule.

• Competitive market wages with shift differentials.
• 401(k) plan with automatic Geisinger contributions.
• Free  membership with discounted backup care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – childcare, eldercare, pet care, legal guidance, mental health visits, work‑life support.
• MyHealth Rewards wellness program.
• Professional development opportunities:
  Career Enhancement Program, Shared Governance, Leadership Development, Tuition Reimbursement.

Geisinger is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.