Registered Nurse (RN) Float Pool - Penn State Health Rehabilitation Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN)

Central PA Resource Pool: 6-week rotations

Full-Time, 12 Hour Shifts

Days & Nights Available

Sign on bonus available 

Great starting rates and shift differentials!

Pay range is dependent on years of experience

Why work for Select Medical? We are committed to your growth and success!

• Clinical advancement programs with bonus incentives
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 100%-paid RN to BSN scholarship program
• Extensive and thorough orientation program
• Full benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance short and long-time disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID)

In this role, the Registered Nurse (RN) will travel among three Critical Illness Recovery Hospitals and two Inpatient Rehab Hospitals within Central PA based on Market Float Assignment and Staffing Guidelines.

• Performs a nursing assessment as part of an on-going systematic assessment of the physical, emotional, social, educational, and functional needs of the patients/families through interview, observation, and physical examination.
• Teaches and counsels patients/families, and makes referrals to appropriate resource personnel when needed based on the health care needs identified.
• Participates as a productive member of the interdisciplinary team in assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of goals.
• Reviews lab and test results, notifying physician of abnormal and critical results. Performs wound care, utilizing proper documentation tools. Performs basic ventilator management and trouble-shooting.
• Communicates the plan of nursing care for each patient through shift change, reports, conferences, rounds, and patient care records.
• Demonstrates skills in handling emergency and life-threatening situations.
• Responsible and accountable for accurate, succinct and timely documentation of all assessments, interventions and patient’s response in the medical record in accordance with policy.
• Assures that medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately, and integrates the medical care plan into the provision of nursing care.
• Assures that medication/I.V. administration is correct and according to the established nursing policies and procedures. Verbalizes policy and procedure for maintenance and care of central line catheters. Identifies critical drip medications. Regulates drip rates as ordered. Administers I.V. drugs.
• Provides direction, training and supervision of ancillary nursing personnel by utilizing problem solving techniques in decision making, organizing, setting priorities and using time effectively.
• Participates in the quality improvement activities of nursing. Actively participates on nursing committees.

Minimum requirements:

• Valid State RN License is required.
• BLS is required at hire.
• ACLS is required within 6 months of hire.

Preferred qualifications that will make you successful:

• 2 years clinical experience; at least 1 year experience acute care or LTAC

You will be part of a network of more than 50,000 employees nationwide who provide quality care to approximately 70,000 patients daily across our four divisions.

Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success, owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change, thinking first and building trust.

We'd love for you to join the team!

Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.