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Exciting Career Opportunity for Registered Nurses at UPMC Presbyterian!

Generous Sign-On Bonus Available!

+ **Graduate Nurses:** $15,000 sign-on bonus for Fall/Winter 2024, Spring 2025 or Summer 2025

+ **Experienced Nurses:** $20,000 sign-on bonus for nurses with 1+ years of experience.

UPMC Presbyterian, a **Magnet-designated hospital** , is seeking **full-time Registered Nurses** to join our **Adult Acute Care Units** . As the largest group admitting patients to the **general medicine service** at UPMC Presbyterian/Montefiore, we provide expert, compassionate care to patients of all ages facing a wide array of medical conditions.

Why Choose UPMC?

We are committed to **supporting and empowering** our nurses with comprehensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and a collaborative work environment.

• **Student Loan Assistance**

+ Up to **$20,000** in loan repayment over three years for eligible 2024 and 2025 nursing graduates.

• **Tuition Reimbursement**

+ Up to **$6,000 per academic year** for employees and dependents at accredited institutions.

• **Competitive Compensation**

+ Additional pay for BSN-prepared nurses.

+ Salary range: **$31.60 – $55.65** per hour (for non-BSN Professional Staff Nurses).

+ **$36.00** starting rate for Graduate Nurses with no prior experience.

• **Career Growth & Advancement**

+ **Structured Career Ladder** : From **Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse** and beyond.

+ **Professional Development** : Access to **certifications, leadership programs, and advanced education** resources.

• **Work-Life Balance**

+ Up to **5.5 weeks of paid time off** annually + **7 paid holidays** .

+ **Flexible scheduling** opportunities, including rotating shifts.

About the Unit – 11 South (11S)

This **18-bed, all-private-room** adult care unit offers a **diverse patient population** , including:

**Hepatology** (Liver diseases)

**Endocrinology** (Diabetes, hormone disorders)

• **Pulmonary** (Respiratory diseases)

**Infectious Diseases** (Complex infections requiring specialized care)

**Teaching-Focused Environment** : Ideal for graduate nurses or those looking to expand their inpatient experience.

• **Flexible Work Schedules** : Rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Your Role as a UPMC Nurse

• **Provide Compassionate, Relationship-Based Care**

+ Address the **clinical, psychosocial, and spiritual** needs of patients.

• **Collaborate with a Multidisciplinary Team**

+ Work closely with physicians, colleagues, and families to deliver the **best patient outcomes** .

• **Commit to Continuous Learning**

+ Stay up-to-date with **evidence-based practices, professional feedback, and certifications** .

• **Be a Leader in Innovation & Safety**

+ Identify areas for **improvement in patient care** and contribute to positive change.

+ Foster **diversity, inclusion, and a safe workplace** for all team members.

+ Education: BSN preferred; UPMC student internship or clinical transitions course preferred.

+ Skills: Critical thinking, problem-solving, clinical judgment, multitasking, and use of specialized equipment.

+ Interpersonal: Build positive relationships with staff, patients, and families.

+ Physical: Mobility, dexterity, and stamina for patient care tasks.

+ Licensure & Certifications:

+ RN license or Temporary Practice Permit (temporary permits are valid for one year from the date of graduation, not one year from issue of permit (or until the results of the examination are known at which time it becomes null and void)

+ BLS/CPR (AHA standard) within 30 days

+ ACLS certification

+ Act 34 Criminal Clearance

+ Licensure exam within 4 months of hire or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities