What are the responsibilities and job description for the Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Wilkes-Barre, PA position at Geisinger?
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
Salary : $3,000