RN-Procedural - General Surgery

Advance your nursing career with Guthrie Cortland General Surgery — a highly rated, patient‑centered surgical practice — and earn up to a $25,000 Sign‑On Bonus as you step into this rewarding RN‑Procedural role.

Guthrie Cortland General Surgery is seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to join our high-performing surgical team at the Cortland Renzi Health Campus. This full-time role offers the opportunity to work alongside experienced surgeons and surgical providers in a collaborative environment focused on safety, excellence, and personalized patient care.

Perks of the Role

• Up to $25,000 Sign-On Bonus – A generous welcome for experienced RNs
• $10,000 Referral Bonus – Earn more when you refer nursing colleagues
• Relocation Assistance – Up to $12,000 to help ease your move
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $7,500 annually after just 90 days
• 403(b) Retirement Plan – With company matching from day one
• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans start on day one
• Immediate PTO Accrual – Begin earning paid time off your first day

Why Join Guthrie Cortland General Surgery?

• Deliver exceptional care in a trusted, high-quality surgical practice: Guthrie Cortland General Surgery is recognized as a leading surgical clinic in the region, providing comprehensive general surgical services through an experienced and patient-centered team. 
• Work in a modern, accessible outpatient surgical setting: Located at the Cortland Renzi Health Campus, the clinic offers a well-equipped, convenient environment that supports a wide range of surgical needs for the Cortland community.
• Monday–Friday Schedule — No Weekends: Enjoy predictable daytime hours with no weekend requirements, supporting work–life balance. (Supported by clinic hours: Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
• Connected Care Through Guthrie’s System Tools: Access eGuthrie, Guthrie Now video visits, and a fully integrated electronic health record, helping streamline workflow and improve patient outcomes. 
• Be part of a highly rated practice: Patients consistently rate the Cortland General Surgery team 5 stars, highlighting the competence, compassion, and professionalism of the providers. 

Recognized for Excellence - Guthrie is consistently awarded for its workplace culture and commitment to caregivers, including:

• Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work 2025
• Becker’s Best Places to Work – 2025
• Forbes 2025: Best Employers for Women, Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals, and Best-In-State Employers
• Newsweek’s America’s Best-In-State Employers – 2025

Position Summary: 

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional, comprehensive nursing care for patients in an acute care environment. Accountable for the delivery of coordinated, safe, compassionate, therapeutic, evidence‐based quality care to patients and families, based on individual physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and appropriate care strategies throughout the lifespan. Practices in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the state of employment, the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses, and the ANA scope and standards of practice. Essential functions and specific skills for the job are found in the unit specific onboarding checklist and in standards that are applicable to the specialty. 

Education, License & Cert:

• Registered Nurse in the State of Practice. 
• BSN in Nursing preferred. 
• Any previously agreed upon effective date for obtaining a Bachelor's degree in nursing between individuals and facilities will remain in effect, including those who transition to their position from the NLRN Program. 
• Any contract with specific time frames for obtaining a bachelor’s degree in nursing will supersede the above point and will remain in effect. 
• Specialty Certification is preferred 
• BLS certification. 
• ACLS is unit dependent.
• PALS is unit dependent 

Experience: 

• The Registered Nurse must be a registered nurse currently licensed in the state of employment with at least one year of experience. Alternately, the Registered Nurse may have less than one year of experience if they have been transitioned to their position from the Newly Licensed Registered Nurse Residency (NLRN) Program. 
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