Staff Nurse Medical Surgical Float - Contingency Staffing

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Float pool staff are instrumental in carrying out our organizational mission by supporting a variety of clinical units as part of daily operations.

They are deployed in response to unpredictable absences, vacancies, and / or fluctuating acuity. In return, float pool staff is compensated for their expertise and flexibility to meet these ongoing demands.

Adult Acute Care float RNs are trained to staff-

• Trauma Surgical Unit
• Medical Oncology Unit
• Orthopedics Neurology Unit
• Surgical Specialties Unit
• Medical Specialties Unit
• Penn State Cancer Institute Unit
• Emergency Observation Unit

All units are telemetry capable and require telemetry monitoring skills

Orientation is completed in partnership with the Nursing Education and Professional Development specialist who will evaluate and monitor your growing clinical skills while guiding your unique associated education.

Self-scheduling occurs in conjunction with the organizational timeline and simultaneously with core units.

This role is perfectly suited for RNs with solid experience looking for variety, autonomous practice, and a challenging landscape.

We hope you will join us!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) :

• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Associate's degree in Nursing.
• AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S) :

• Professional certification in field of specialty, ie. CCRN
• Minimum three (3) years experience : RN position in adult acute care setting, inpatient hospital setting

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

For more information : https : / / this.pennstatehealth.org / #thisIsPennStateHealth

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below :

• Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
• Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
• Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
• Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
• Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

For a full list with more detailed information : https : / / www.pennstatehealth.org / careers / working-here / total-rewards

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH MILTON HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider.

As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day.

Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other.

As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence that’s Penn State Health.

But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.

This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position.

All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.