Seeking a Cardiothoracic/Vascular Surgery Acute Care Nurse Practitioner in Wilkes-Barre, PA - Join Commonwealth Health

Commonwealth Health/Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is seeking a **Cardiothoracic/Vascular Surgery Acute Care Nurse Practitioner** to join our surgery team!

Highlights of Practice

• Hospital employed opportunity
• Mix of inpatient & outpatient
• Monday - Friday schedule, daytime hours
• OR & Critical Care experience Required
• Experienced candidates preferred but will consider new graduates
• Office space is currently available for the incoming provider

**Competitive Benefits Package May Include:**

• Competitive Salary
• Relocation Assistance
• Commencement Bonus
• Excellent health benefits and 401k with employer matching
• Annual CME allowance and CME days off
• Referral bonuses

Wilkes-Barre General Hospital is a 369-bed facility with over 400 physicians representing nearly 50 medical and surgical specialties.

Commonwealth Health is one of the state's largest healthcare networks. While we provide care at facilities all over the Northeastern Pennsylvania map, our focus remains on patients. With three hospitals, more than 70 clinics, home health services and more, we can offer you the strength of an entire network. This means access to shared clinical knowledge, coordination of care and improved access to specialty care locally. We share a commitment to exceptional care - from modern treatments and technology to the talented doctors, nurses and staff working together to make our hospitals great places to receive care.

About Wilkes-Barre:

Northeastern Pennsylvania is uniquely positioned in the most convenient location of the entire Northeast Megalopolis. In this region of more than 50 million residents stretching from D.C. to Boston, NEPA sits strategically in the middle. Major cities like New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Hartford connect directly to Northeastern Pennsylvania along five interstate highways. The area is only a short drive, two hours, from New York City and Philadelphia and also includes Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport offering easy access to major hubs around the U.S.

And aside from geographical evidence, there are dozens of multinational corporations currently calling Northeastern Pennsylvania home that would gladly attest to the region’s status as one of the top business hubs in the nation. For more up to date information about the area, reference www.discovernepa.com.

About Community Health Systems

Community Health Systems, Inc. (CHS) is one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers. Developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 14 states, CHS is committed to helping people get well and live healthier. CHS operates 60+ acute-care hospitals and more than 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.

From Alaska to Florida, and Pennsylvania to Arizona, our affiliated hospitals are the cornerstones of their communities. These local hospitals and healthcare systems play a vital role by providing close to home care and peace of mind for millions of people each year.

Our affiliated hospitals have the flexibility to meet individual needs and the ability to offer competitive recruitment packages and start-up incentives. Hundreds of physicians choose CHS affiliated hospitals each year for quality of care and quality of life.