RN Registered Nurse (PRN L2) - Neonatal Intensive Care

Penn State Health - Lancaster Medical Center

Location: US:PA:Lancaster

Work Type: PRN

FTE: 0.001

Shift: Varied

Evening Shift Differential: $2.50/hour?

Night Shift Differential: $5.00/hour

Hours: 7:00a-7:00p/7:00p-7:00a

Recruiter Contact: Erin W. McCaw at emccaw@pennstatehealth.psu.edu (MAILTO://emccaw@pennstatehealth.psu.edu)

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

The RN inpatient Nurse assesses patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. The inpatient Registered Nurse administers nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled patients. The RN may advise patients on health maintenance and disease prevention. The inpatient RN will maintain accurate, detailed reports and records and administer medications to patients while monitoring for reactions and side effects. The RN will monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

Launching Fall 2026: New Level II NICU

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is expanding its Family Birthing Suite with the addition of a new Level II Neonatal Intensive Care Unit , in fall 2026. This new unit will expand access to specialized newborn care for families across Lancaster County.

We are seeking experienced NICU Registered Nurses to join the founding nursing team and help launch this new service line. This three-bed unit will provide specialized care for newborns born at 32 weeks or later who require additional monitoring or respiratory support. The Lancaster NICU will work in close collaboration with the neonatology team at Penn State Health Golisano Children's Hospital in Hershey, home to the region's only Level IV NICU.

NICU RNs hired for this role will begin June 1, 2026 and will complete education and orientation at other Penn State Health NICU locations through the summer. Training will then transition to Lancaster Medical Center as the team prepares to open the new unit in fall 2026. Travel required for orientation and training will be reimbursed.

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

• AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period

• One (1) year of RN experience in a NICU setting

• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - required prior to the end of the orientation period

PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):

• Previous experience working in a Level III or IV NICU

• Certification in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC)

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 LANCASTER MEDICAL CENTER?

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center is a 341,000-square-foot 129-bed acute care hospital that will give residents of Lancaster and York counties enhanced access to Penn State Health's expertise and specialty services! Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our team is committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community, and each other.

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.

Position RN Registered Nurse (PRN L2) - Neonatal Intensive Care

Location US:PA:Lancaster | Nursing | PRN

Req ID 92717