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Posted: 29-Apr-26
Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania
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Internal Number: 89905
Penn State Health - Hershey Medical Center
Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Part Time
FTE: 0.60
Shift: Evening
Evening Shift Differential: $3.00/hour
Hours: 3:00p - 3:00a, Every 4th weekend
Recruiter Contact: Jose V. Ceballos at jceballos@pennstatehealth.psu.edu
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This specialized trauma and resuscitation nurse will have the opportunity to work in the state of Pennsylvania?s only combined Level I adult and pediatric trauma center. Nestled within a faced-paced, high acuity Emergency Department, 30 bed Surgical ICU, and 18 bed Pediatric ICU, the specialized trauma nurse will provide expert level care in the resuscitation of over 4000 trauma patients annually. The trauma nurse will support the Milton S. Hershey Medical trauma program by facilitating specialized care in the resuscitative phase with further focus on trauma documentation compliance, proper triaging of patient?s entering the system, and throughput of trauma patients throughout the Emergency Departments. Specialized training will focus on advanced trauma courses to include TNCC, ENPC, and ATCN while forming a foundation of expert knowledge of patients from neonates through geriatrics.
We see roughly 3200 adult trauma patients per year, with the majority being blunt trauma. We see roughly 1200 pediatric trauma patients per year, with the majority being blunt trauma.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
This is a 60-bed unit where nurses care for patients undergoing emergent and urgent care for acute and chronic conditions in a wide variety of acuity levels. The Emergency Department is a Level 1 Regional Trauma Center treating more than 70,000 patients annually.
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.
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience (4 years)
- Minimum three (3) years' experience in ED/Trauma or ICU (Pediatric or Adult) at a Level 1 or 2 Trauma Center
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and/or Advanced Trauma Care for Nurses (ATCN)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
- Five (5) years? experience in a Level 1 or 2 Trauma Center (ED/ICU)
- Trauma Certified Registered Nurse (TCRN) Certification
- Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC)
- Certified Emergency Nurse (CEN)
- Certified Pediatric Emergency Nurse (CPEN)
- Critical Care Certified Nurse (CCRN)
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.
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.
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 posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health?s policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.
Union: SEIU Healthcare Pennsylvania