UPMC is committed to investing in nurses like you –financially, personally, and professionally –starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career. Here’s how we support our nurses:

　　Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000! (The hired candidate will be placed in the appropriate job title and pay scale based on their experience within the career ladder)

　　UPMC’s brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for 2023-2024 nursing graduates, offering $20,000* in loan repayment paid over three years (*Eligible flex full-time RN roles to receive prorated amount)

　　Up to five and a half weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays each year

　　Dedicated career ladders, including a brand-new nursing career ladder added just this year, allowing you to achieve your highest potential while rewarding you for your experience and advanced education.

　　Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available to employees and their dependents (plus discounts for UPMC employees including no cost RN-BSN/MSN options!)

　　Job Duties/Responsibilities:

　　Care plans for surgical procedures - positioning, medications, supplies, implants, etc.

　　Circulating and scrubbing multiple specialties (ortho, general, vascular, robot, GU/GYN, etc.)

　　Stocking and preparing rooms for surgical procedures (beds, equipment, machines, set ups.)

　　Staffing a 24/7 acute surgical service department with multiple shifts and call components.

　　Performs scrub role (requirement for RNs hired on or after July 1, 2023).

　　Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.Performs other duties as assigned.

　　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.

　　Zero to two years of experience. BSN preferred.

　　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.

　　Good 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.

　　UPMC offers a variety of flexible options in addition to traditional rotating/flexible shifts, special programs exist to work primarily night shifts or weekend shifts with a premium pay differential. Employees hired as or who choose to transition into one of these programs at a later time must have at least 6 months of nursing experience to qualify and may be required to complete any necessary orientation during regular business hours. If you are interested in these programs, please alert your recruiter when you are contacted for an interview.

　　Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

　　UPMC approved national certification preferred.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.CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

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

　　Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP)

　　UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran