Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Wilkes-Barre, PA

Job Title : Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Wilkes-Barre, PA Location : Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Job Category : Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced Practice Schedule : Rotation Work Type : Full time Department : Northeast Region Critical Care Advanced Practitioner Division Date Posted : 08 / 25 / 2025 Job ID : R-81681 Job SummaryGeisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center is actively seeking a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our dynamic critical care team. This is an exciting opportunity to practice advanced, state-of-the-art medicine in a collaborative environment supported by experienced physicians and a dedicated nursing staff. Job Duties Position Highlights : 14 shifts / month with a mix of day and night (nocturnal stipend offered) 12-hour shifts (7 am–7 pm or 7 pm–7 am) Work alongside critical care physicians in a collaborative, team-based model Provide comprehensive care : assessment, planning, education, treatment, and follow-up Learn and perform procedures : Central Lines, Temporary dialysis catheters, Arterial lines with the opportunity to learn others Opportunity to participate in patient-centered research and a variety of improvement initiatives Serve as a patient advocate , liaison, and trusted advisor for patients and families Moonlighting opportunities available for additional income Why Join Geisinger? Day 1 Benefits : Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage Generous PTO : 23 days annually holidays, parental leave, and military leave CME Support : 10 CME days and $3,000 / year allowance Relocation Assistance : Fully covered Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer Discover Northeastern Pennsylvania : Close to top attractions like Kalahari Resorts , Hershey Park , Camelback , and Great Wolf Lodge Enjoy year-round outdoor recreation : hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and hunting Vibrant local scene with shopping, dining, concerts, and sports Easy access to NYC, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Baltimore Avoca International Airport just 15 minutes away For more information or to apply, contact : Tonya Harmon Boyer, Senior Provider Recruiter ? 570-854-1571 ? tnharmonboyer@geisinger.edu EducationMaster's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required), Master's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required) Certification(s) and License(s)Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Certified Nurse Practitioner - American Academy of Nurse Practitioners Our Purpose & ValuesOUR PURPOSE & VALUES : Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS : We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE : We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING : We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION : We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY : We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.