Location Wilkes-Barre, PA Job Category CRNA, Advanced Practice Schedule Nights Work Type Full time Department Northeast Region CRNA Team Date posted 05/06/2026 Job ID R-20112 Starting Salary Newly implemented competitive compensation and $75,000 loan forgiveness 403B Geisinger contributes a minimum of 3% of your compensation (up to $23,000 per year; or up to $30,500 per year if you’re age 50+) Recruitment Loan $75K forgivable recruitment loan CME Allowance $3,000 with the ability to roll over $1,000 to the following year. 10 CME days Work/Life Balance 23.5 PTO days annually, 6 national holidays
Job Summary
Geisinger is seeking an additional CRNA to join our growing Northeast team at our Level II Trauma Center!
Job Duties
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, located in Wilkes-Barre, PA, is a Level II Trauma Center with 12 operating rooms, 2 EP suites, 4 endoscopy rooms, 2 c-section suites. The case mix is varied and includes, among others, TEE, MRI, and IR cases.
- This is a weekend-based role requiring three 12hr shifts per week with Saturdays and Sundays mandatory.
“Geisinger Wyoming Valley compassionately serves a diverse population of patients in both surgical and non-OR cases. CRNAs at Geisinger Wyoming Valley experience an excellent work-life balance while caring for a wide case mix with state-of-the-art equipment in a team-based environment.”
- Sally Lombardo, Chief CRNA
About the Position:
- Comprehensive benefits package including paid vacations and holidays, 403(b) retirement plan, competitive CME allowances, and excellent health/dental/vision
- Forgivable recruitment loans
- Relocation assistance
- Overtime opportunities
- SRNAs welcome to apply
About the Location:
Nestled in the city of Wilkes-Barre, PA, this location provides the best that northeastern Pennsylvania has to offer! You will be close to several excellent colleges and universities and have an array of restaurants and shopping options available. You can experience all four seasons in an area full of camping and hiking opportunities, as well as some of the best bass fishing on the Susquehanna River. It is just a short drive from New York City and Philadelphia too, so a weekend getaway is at your fingertips!
About Geisinger:
One of the nation’s most innovative health services organizations, Geisinger serves more than 1.5 million patients in Pennsylvania. The system includes 13 hospital campuses, a nearly 600,000-member health plan, two research centers, and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With approximately 32,000 employees and more than 1,800 employed physicians, Geisinger leverages an estimated $12.7 billion positive annual impact on the Pennsylvania economies. Visit geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
For more information:
Please contact Stacey Mascaro at
[email protected] or apply online at jobs.geisinger.org.
Responsibilities
Education
Master's Degree-Nursing (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
Basic Life Support Certification - Default Issuing Body; Licensed Registered Nurse (Pennsylvania) - RN_State of Pennsylvania; Licensed Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist - Default Issuing Body
Success Profile
What makes a successful CRNA with Geisinger? See if you have what it takes.
Team Player
Integrity
Motivated
Optimistic
Life-Long Learner
Purpose
Culture
Culture
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, our mission has always been at the core of everything we do: to be the best hospital for care. This has led us to deliver the highest standard of world-class care to our patients. Here, you’ll work alongside the brightest minds in the industry and continually feel inspired by your collaborative teammates. As a nationally recognized healthcare system, we offer the unique teaching and mentorship experiences you need to grow a rewarding career path. Plus, with the opportunity to select from one of our three regions to live and work in, you’ll feel confident knowing you’ve come to the designated clinical site that’s best suited to your expertise.
Clinical Excellence
Innovation
World Class Care
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Community
Discover one of our three regions, each with their own unique feel and charm.
With the opportunity to select from one of our three regions to live and work in, you’ll feel confident knowing you’ve come to the designated clinical site that’s best suited to your expertise.
Geisinger Northeast Region
Geisinger’s northeast region is nestled in the small, picturesque cities of Wilkes-Barre and Scranton, which offer several benefits for a high-quality lifestyle and rewarding career growth.
Shopping Centers
Close to several colleges, universities, restaurants, and shopping.
Great outdoors
Numerous camping and hiking opportunities, and some of the best bass fishing on the Susquehanna River.
Weekend getaways
Located less than 3 hours away from NYC, Washington DC, and Philadelphia.
Discover the various facilities the northeast region has to offer:
Geisinger Community Medical Center
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger South Wilkes- Barre
New Ambulatory Surgery Center, Geisinger Centerpoint Healthplex
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Geisinger Central Region
Geisinger’s central region covers the beautiful mountainside and lush valley communities in central eastern Pennsylvania. Here, you’ll enjoy a scenic region and find unique opportunities to take your career to the next level.
Entertainment
Various recreational attractions like Kalahari resorts & conventions, Hershey Park and Hotel Hershey, Camelback Resort & Great Wolf Resorts.
Outdoor activities
Enjoy some of Pennsylvania’s best hunting, mountain biking, skiing, and hiking
Weekend getaways
Driving distance to New York City, Philadelphia, Washington DC & Baltimore
Check out the hospitals and surgery centers in the central region:
Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital
Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital
Geisinger Outpatient Surgery Center Woodbine
Geisinger Medical Center Muncy
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Geisinger Western Region
In Geisinger’s western region, you’ll experience the small-town agricultural feel of Lewistown, PA and the entertainment value of Penn State University in State College PA.
Nearby cities
The Amtrak station in town has connections to Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and Boston. Regional and International Airports within a short drive.
College city charm
Home of Penn State University, the downtown area is vibrant with the feel of a small city yet all the comforts of a small town. From arts and entertainment, to sporting events, family activities, and more!
Educational opportunities
State College is consistently ranked as one of the top college towns and communities in America, with top ranked public and private school options.
Get to know our facilities in the western region:
Geisinger Lewistown Hospital
Geisinger Grays Woods, State College PA
Endoscopy Lewistown
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Employee Testimonial
Our Geisinger Family
What makes Geisinger unique is that it is a healthcare system providing innovative care to patients of all ages. It is amazing to have the ability to deliver high quality care for neonates and centenarians in the same facility. I was most surprised by the number of different services/specialties that are provided. I enjoy being able to care for a variety of different cases and patient populations Lauren Kurdinsky MSN, CRNA
Benefits
Benefits
Health and Wellness Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Development
Maternity and Paternity Leave
Work/Life Balance
Awards and Recognition
Up to $1,000,000 in Life Insurance
Retirement Contribution
Disability Coverage
Malpractice and Tail Coverage
About Geisinger
Founded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org( opens in new window) or connect with us on Facebook( opens in new window), Instagram( opens in new window), LinkedIn( opens in new window) and Twitter( opens in new window).
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Our Vision & Values
Everything we do is about making better health easier 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.
Our Benefits
We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.
