RN - Operating Room - FT

Advance Your OR Nursing Career on 12‑Hour Day Shifts (9: 30 AM–9:30 PM) With Up to a $50,000 Sign‑On Bonus

Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital is hiring a full‑time Registered Nurse for the Operating Room, offering an enhanced sign‑on bonus of up to $50,000 for experienced OR RNs and a consistent 12‑hour day‑shift schedule from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM.

This role is ideal for Operating Room nurses who want meaningful case complexity, advanced surgical technology, and a predictable day‑shift schedule—without sacrificing the excitement and impact of working in a Level I Trauma Center. Schedule & Shift Details: Full‑Time: 12-Hour Day Shifts Hours: 9:30 AM - 9:30 PM (Exact scheduling discussed during the interview process.) On‑call requirements as determined by unit scheduling This schedule offers extended daytime coverage while providing consistency that many OR nurses value.

Perks of Being an RN @ Guthrie

Up to $50,000 Sign‑On Bonus for qualified, experienced OR RNs Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance — Begins the 1st of the month after hire Generous PTO Accrual — Start earning time off from Day 1 Relocation Assistance — Up to $12,000 based on distance Tuition Reimbursement — Up to $7,500 per year after 90 days 403(b) Retirement Plan with immediate company match Employee Wellness Programs and caregiver support resources Onsite Starbucks

Why OR Nurses Choose Guthrie

High‑Acuity Practice – Work at the top of your license in a true Level I Trauma setting Advanced Technology – Robotic surgery, hybrid OR, and state‑of‑the‑art equipment Team‑Based Culture – Strong collaboration between nursing, surgical, and anesthesia teams Teaching Hospital Environment – Be part of a system that values learning, mentorship, and growth Professional Development – Ongoing education, skills advancement, and internal career pathways

Recognized as a Top Healthcare Employer

Guthrie is consistently recognized for its strong workplace culture and commitment to caregiver well‑being, including: Best Places to Work 2025 - Modern Healthcare America's Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare 2025 - Newsweek America's Best-In-State Employers (PA) 2025 - Forbes America's Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2025 - Forbes America's Best Employers for Women 2025 - Forbes

Why Join Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital? At Guthrie, we believe Operating Room nurses deserve both clinical challenge and meaningful support. At Robert Packer Hospital, you’ll be part of a highly respected surgical program where your skills make a real difference every day — backed by cutting‑edge technology, strong leadership, and a health system that invests in its nurses.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence‐based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specific skills for the job are found in the unit specific onboarding checklist and in standards that are applicable to the specialty. Education, License & Cert: Registered Nurse in the State of Practice. BSN in Nursing preferred. Any previously agreed upon effective date for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in nursing between individuals and facilities will remain in effect, including those who transition to their position from the NLRN Program. Any contract with specific time frames for obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing will supersede the above point and will remain in effect. Specialty Certification is preferred BLS certification. ACLS is unit dependent. PALS is unit dependent Experience: The Registered Nurse must be a registered nurse currently licensed in the state of employment with at least one year of experience. Alternately, the Registered Nurse may have less than one year of experience if they have been transitioned to their position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program. The Registered Nurse must meet the individual nursing unit specifications regarding educational requirements during employment. Must maintain BLS certification. ACLS is unit dependent. Specifications regarding educational requirements during employment are determined by the Nursing Department and Nursing Unit. Essential Functions: Employs Nursing Professional Practice: Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements, and evaluates patients' care. Develops updates and coordinates the patients' plan of care to achieve patient goals and to optimize outcomes and transitions across the continuum. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate. Performs and maintains the currency of essential competencies as required by a specific area of hire and population served.

Advocates

• Effectively advocates for ethical and holistic care by partnering in care planning to promote the autonomy, dignity, rights, values, and beliefs of those we serve.
• Facilitates
• Learning: Fosters a learning environment for patients/families, nursing, and other members of the healthcare team, including student; Facilities formal and informal learning for patients/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community.
• Aligns
• Practice with
• Safety and
• Quality: Accountable for safety, identifies and corrects problems, and integrates evidence and best practice into nursing care; uses data and evidence to improve patient outcomes. Aligns patient safety, self‐safety, and environmental safety as equally important for best outcomes.
• Engages in
• Professional
• Development: Engages in ongoing professional development; practices at the top of license within the legal parameters of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses, and specialty standards. Promotes a culture of inquiry that explores, integrates, and disseminates research and evidence‐based practice.
• Leader in
• Practice
• Setting &
• Community: demonstrates leadership as change agents using the collaborative leadership skills of advocacy, influence and innovation. In partnering with colleagues appropriately delegates, coordinates care, and collaborates with others as equal members of the inter‐professional care team to integrate nursing knowledge. Models professional behaviors as a representative of the nursing profession. Participates in the planning and presentation of educational programs. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all‐inclusive and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of the position.
• Other
• Duties: Proficiency in Information Technology, such as electronic health records, communication systems, computers, and equipment necessary to perform essential functions of the position. Skilled to work with a wide range of staff as part of an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and ancillary staff. Ability to use independent, critical judgment in all aspects of patient care delivery. Demonstrated interpersonal skills that convey a positive and supportive attitude. Ability to effectively manage multiple responsibilities, urgent responses, and challenging situations. #LI-JK1

• Joining the Guthrie team allows you to become a part of a tradition of excellence in health care.
• In all areas and at all levels of Guthrie, you’ll find staff members who have committed themselves to serving the community.
• The Guthrie Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• The Guthrie Clinic is a non-profit, integrated, practicing physician-led organization in the Twin Tiers of New York and Pennsylvania.
• Our multi-specialty group practice of more than 500 physicians and 302 advanced practice providers offers 47 specialties through a regional office network providing primary and specialty care in 22 communities.
• Guthrie Medical Education Programs include General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, Anesthesiology and Orthopedic Surgery Residency, as well as Cardiovascular, Gastroenterology and Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship programs.
• Guthrie is also a clinical campus for the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine.