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

Job Title: Critical Care Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - WIlkes-Barre, PALocation: Wilkes-Barre, PennsylvaniaJob Category: Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Advanced PracticeSchedule: Rotation Work Type: Full timeDepartment: Northeast Region Critical Care Advanced Practitioner DivisionDate Posted: 07/16/2025Job ID: R-81682Job 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 DutiesPosition 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 modelProvide comprehensive care: assessment, planning, education, treatment, and follow-upLearn and perform procedures: Central Lines, Temporary dialysis catheters, Arterial lines with the opportunity to learn othersOpportunity to participate in patient-centered research and a variety of improvement initiativesServe as a patient advocate, liaison, and trusted advisor for patients and familiesMoonlighting opportunities available for additional incomeWhy Join Geisinger?Day 1 Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverageGenerous PTO: 23 days annually + holidays, parental leave, and military leaveCME Support: 10 CME days and $3,000/year allowanceRelocation Assistance: Fully coveredPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employerDiscover Northeastern Pennsylvania:Close to top attractions like Kalahari Resorts, Hershey Park, Camelback, and Great Wolf LodgeEnjoy year-round outdoor recreation: hiking, skiing, mountain biking, and huntingVibrant local scene with shopping, dining, concerts, and sportsEasy access to NYC, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and BaltimoreAvoca International Airport just 15 minutes awayFor more information or to apply, contact: Tonya Harmon Boyer, Senior Provider Recruiter? ?EducationMaster's Degree-Physician Assistant (Required), Master's Degree-Nurse Practitioner (Required)Certification(s) and License(s)Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Certified Physician Assistant - National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)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.