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Now Hiring: Full-Time Professional Staff Nurse

Department: Recovery Room

Schedule: Days/Evenings with Call Rotation

Weekend & Holiday Coverage Required

Why Choose UPMC?

At UPMC, we're committed to supporting nurses-financially, personally, and professionally-from day one. Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance your career, we're here to help you thrive.

Compensation & Benefits Highlights:

Up to $15,000 Sign-On Bonus for experienced nurses (Full-Time or Flex Full-Time)

Monthly Loan Repayment Program for 2025-2026 nursing graduates

Up to $20,000 paid over three years (prorated for flex full-time roles)

Generous PTO: Up to 5.5 weeks annually + 7 paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $6,000/year for employees and dependents

Includes no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options for UPMC employees

Career Ladders: Brand-new nursing career ladder to recognize and reward your experience and education

About the Role:

The Professional Staff Nurse, BSN, Expert is a key member of our care delivery team. This role involves leadership, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence in patient care. You'll be responsible for managing patient care, mentoring others, and driving improvements in clinical practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Serve as a clinical leader and mentor to students, graduate nurses, and new hires

Apply the nursing process within a Relationship-Based Care framework

Collaborate with patients and families to develop personalized care plans

Demonstrate critical thinking and holistic care across physical, emotional, and spiritual needs

Promote evidence-based practice and participate in quality improvement initiatives

Actively engage in shared governance and hospital-wide councils

Maintain a healthy work-life balance through prioritization and delegation

•️ Who We're Looking For:

Passionate, experienced nurses ready to lead and inspire

Strong communicators and collaborators

Advocates for patient-centered care and continuous learning

Final job title and salary will be determined based on education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer.

Ready to make a difference in recovery care?

Apply today and become part of a team that values your expertise and invests in your future.

Minimum 4 years experience.BSN required.Annual completion of a professional contribution selected from department, hospital or system gals, and approved by Unit Director AND either:UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained.Certification not required if Master's in nursing or DNP is held.If a BSN is held, a Master's degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of Certification.The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately to the ages of the patients served by his/her assigned unit as specified below. They must also demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needs as described in the department policy and procedures. Must obtain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on a Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluation to be promoted to this level. Must maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher on annual performance evaluation to maintain status. Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, other departments, and patients/families. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. Exemplary clinical judgment with critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care. Critical thinking skills necessary to exercise and to lead others in application of the nursing process. Mobility and visual manual dexterity. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting and positioning of patients.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Additional License RequirementsAnnual completion of a professional contribution selected from department, hospital or system gals, and approved by Unit Director AND either:UPMC approved nursing certification required within 1 year of hire/transfer and must be maintained.Certification not required if Master's in nursing or DNP is held.If a BSN is held, a Master's degree in a related field may be substituted in lieu of Certification.CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.Current licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse either in the state where the facility is located or in a state covered by a licensure compact agreement with the state where the facility is located.

ACLS and PALS required within 90 days of hire or transfer

+ Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

+ Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

+ Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

+ Registered Nurse (RN)

+ Act 33 with renewal

+ Act 34 with renewal

+ Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

*Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran