Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care
PennState Health
Hershey, PA
3x12 hrs, Nights
$38-54/hourOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
Pay
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- Life insurance
- Discount program
Qualifications
Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Registered Nurses who join this fast-paced work environment will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care to a designated group of patients. This unit consists of 48 beds, including a 4 bed epilepsy unit. Patients are offered a variety of highly specialized services including: Primary stroke care unit, neurosurgery (brain tumor and traumatic brain injury management, spine surgery), ENT (radical neck surgery, laryngectomy, thyroidectomy, tracheostomy, flaps, and facial trauma), Plastics (skin grafting, flaps, leech therapy, burns, re-attachment of digits/extremities), Urology (urinary tract infections, kidney stones, ureteral strictures, cystitis, benign prostatic hypertrophy).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Currently licensed to practice as a registered nurse by State of employment
AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Able to sit occasionally; stand constantly; walk frequently.
Able to lift/carry 0-10 lbs frequently; 11-50 lbs occasionally.
Able to push/pull 0-20 lbs frequently; 21-75 lbs occasionally.
Able to climb occasionally; reach constantly.
Able to use hand for simple/firm grasping.
In addition to a rewarding career, we also offer great benefits including but not limited to:
Paid Time Off and Personal Time
Medical Benefits (No waiting period)
Dental and Vision Benefits
Penn State University Tuition Assistance (Full-Time Employees)
Elder Care/Child Care Resources
Life Insurance
Company Sponsored 401K
Paid Parental Leave
Relocation Bonus for those who qualify
Employer
PennState Health
About Hershey, PA
- The cost of living in Hershey, PA is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may match up with the higher cost of living due to the presence of major companies and institutions in the area.
- The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 22°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Hershey, PA, and can be found with relative ease due to the city's popularity as a tourist destination.
- Hershey, PA is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.
- Having a car is recommended for getting around the city and its surrounding areas.
- Hershey, PA has a diverse population with a mix of different age groups.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of flowers and trees in the area.
- The city is also known for its large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the Penn State University College of Medicine.
- Hershey, PA offers a variety of activities including visiting the Hershey Story Museum, exploring the Hershey Gardens, enjoying Hersheypark with its rides and roller coasters, and attending events at Hersheypark Stadium.
- There are also golf courses, museums, and other recreational opportunities.
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