Exciting Nursing Opportunity at UPMC Western Maryland! Are you a Nurse or soon-to-be Nurse ready for a dynamic role? Join our 7 South/Oncology Med/Surg Unit! We offer rotating shifts, a career ladder, and competitive pay based on your experience. Our unit provides high-acuity patient care focusing on respiratory conditions, ENT surgeries, chemotherapy, and palliative/comfort care. Minimum hiring rate: $33.75 (non BSN RN), $35.50 (BSN). Candidates will be placed into the appropriate title and pay rate by recruitment. What we can offer you: Sign-on bonus up to $20,000* Monthly Loan Repayment program offering $20,000* over three years Up to 5.5 weeks of Paid Time Off annually, plus seven paid holidays Tuition reimbursement up to $6,000 per academic year What we are looking for in an RN: Safe work practices, patient teaching, supporting new staff, continuous development Applying the nursing process, improving quality of care, identifying opportunities for quality improvement Qualifications: 0-2 years experience, BSN preferred Good clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients Join us and thrive in your nursing career from day one. Apply today! based on candidate eligibility 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. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Graduate Nurses will have 120 days from graduation to obtain the RN License UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
UPMC is hiring a Nurse Navigator for our General Surgery department in Harrisburg! This is a full time, day shift position with NO weekends and NO holidays required! This position serves as the nurse navigator for multiple specialties including otolaryngology, plastic surgery, with a primary focus of colon and rectal surgery. This position will be responsible for the oversight of NAPRC accreditation for the colon and rectal group, as well as nurse navigation for inpatient and outpatient care. The nurse navigator will assist in coordinating and presenting for multiple cancer conferences. Purpose: To function as a member of an interdisciplinary team, providing expert care related to wellness, prevention, illness and rehabilitation. Functions as an advocate for the patient and their family and acts as a liaison for resources and services. Serves as a clinical resource and consultant to members of the healthcare team and provides staff development. Participates in the evaluation of patient care and specialty services and programs through quality improvement activities. Responsibilities: Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team in guiding the patient and family in regard to diagnostic and treatment options. Provides emotional support specialized patient care, support and educational needs. Assumes the role of care coordinator and patient advocate throughout the process. Uses all components of the nursing process, to provide comprehensive nursing care, support and education to patients and their families during screening and diagnostic tests, treatment, recovery, and rehabilitation. Provides expert knowledge of specialty (i.e. women's, breast health, oncology, etc.) issues to health care professionals and patients/families. Works closely with the interdisciplinary team to meet the education and development needs of the professional and ancillary staff. Possesses the ability to obtain and interpret information considering age specific needs. Provides health promotion, disease prevention, and nursing care while cognizant of age, developmental status, culture, ethnicity, and sexual orientation to individual patients and members of the community. Integrates current research findings and technology into practice, performance improvement, and education as appropriate. Participates in the evaluation of patient care and programs through quality improvement activities. Identifies and coordinates performance improvement activities, including monitoring, evaluation, and development of appropriate outcomes; participates in processes to implement change. Monitors changes in legislation and regulations to assure that effective actions are taken in a timely and consistent manner. Demonstrates UPMC's commitment to service excellence by understanding the needs of patients, their families, physicians and co-workers and doing what is required the first time, every time by being responsible, sensitive, accurate, timely, coordinated and thorough Assesses and addresses the educational needs of individual patients and members of the community as a whole, in regard to health issues with an emphasis on specialty practice. Participates in the evaluation and development of patient education materials and provides individualized teaching based on needs of the patients and the community. Provides staff development and serves as a clinical resource and consultant to members of the interdisciplinary team, identifying additional resources as needed. Coordinates tests, treatments, referrals and appointments as necessary to meet the physical, spiritual and psycho-social needs of the patient and family. Provides clinical support and patient care during procedures. Works as a team member to plan, develop, market and implement community health and wellness educational programming and health care services, with an emphasis on specialty care. RN with Bachelor's Degree preferred. Three to five years of current clinical experience required. Preferred experience with the population served (i.e. women's health, breast health, oncology, etc.) Must be self-directed and possess strong leadership and communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge and clinical competence in the area of specialty with an emphasis on wellness and disease prevention throughout the life continuum. Demonstrates ability for high degree of analysis, critical thinking and independent clinical judgment. This position typically reports to Department Manager/Nurse Manager Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Registered Nurse currently licensed in the practicing state. Current certification in specialty or obtained within one year 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) Act 34 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
Graduate nurses are welcome to apply!*** Graduate nurses are welcome to apply!*** Main 5 is a 29-bed acute care medical unit that is dedicated to providing high quality compassionate care to a diverse adult and geriatric patient population. The majority of patients come to Main 5 through the Emergency Department with medical diagnoses related to the endocrine, integumentary, gastrointestinal, renal, respiratory and genitourinary systems. We specialize in the orientation of new graduates where you will gain valuable experience as you begin your nursing career. You will find an environment that fosters teamwork and support, professional growth, shared decision making and a focus on a healthy work/life balance. We look forward to meeting you! 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 $20,000 (*Amount and eligibility based on type of nursing role and candidate experience) UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for 2024-2025 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!) Purpose: The Professional Staff Nurse is a Registered Nurse and a member of the care delivery team. The Professional Staff Nurse is responsible to set the standards for the level and quality of care. The Professional Staff Nurse has responsibility, authority and accountability for the provision of nursing care. The Professional Staff Nurse manages and provides patient care activities for a group of patients and their families through the application of independent judgment, communication and collaboration with all team members. The role of the Professional Staff Nurse encompasses leadership, partnership, collaboration and supervision. The Professional Staff Nurse establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with physicians, other health care providers, patients and their families, to achieve desired patient outcomes throughout the continuum of care. The Professional Staff Nurse demonstrates a commitment to the community and to the nursing profession. Responsibilities: Develops and maintains productive working relationships internally and externally by demonstrating accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation and commitment to patients and colleagues. Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences and holds peers accountable for healthy relationships. Maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life. Models safe work hours, time management and healthy lifestyle. Communicates with peers and management any safety hazards identified in the workplace. Demonstrates knowledge of adult learning principles (and/or teaching children if applicable) and applies in teaching of patients, families, students and new staff. Provides detailed and appropriate teaching to patients and families to effectively guide them through the episode of care as well as transition to another level of care and/or home. Supports the development of students, new staff and colleagues, may serve as a preceptor. Creates an environment of open dialogue, inquiry and continuous development by asking for feedback and improving practice. Applies the nursing process within the framework of Relationship Based Care to create a healing environment. Formulates daily goals and a plan of care for patients that involves the patient as partner and considers the individual needs of the patient in a holistic manner. Demonstrates critical thinking in the identification of clinical, social, safety, psychological and spiritual issues for the patient care within an episode of care. Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate the patient's condition to other care providers and to negotiate and make recommendations for changes in patient care and unit practices. Patient documentation is comprehensive and promotes communication between caregivers. Incorporates national professional organization as well as business unit and health system's goals to improve patient safety, quality and satisfaction. Creates a caring and compassionate patient focused experience by building healing relationships with patients, families and colleagues. Demonstrates accountability for professional development that improves the quality of professional practice and the quality of patient care. Actively participates in unit-based shared governance, goal setting and supports the change and transition process to improve quality of care and the practice environment. Serves as a highly engaged and full partner on the care team and responds willingly to care team member needs for assistance and partnership. Participates in work that improves patient care and the professional practice environment. Adapts to change and demonstrates flexibility with the change process. Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts. Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management. Takes personal responsibility in improving patient satisfaction with the quality of care and service. Utilizes research and evidence-based practice to support improvement in clinical care: identifies research issues or articles related to clinical specialty or areas of interest, discusses opportunities for quality improvement at multidisciplinary rounds, and influences patients' plans of care. 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 patients status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients 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. Graduate nurses must complete licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first. Though 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), UPMC requires that GNs take the licensure examination within 6 months of their start date or they will be terminated or demoted from the GN position, at the discretion of the BU. Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Registered Nurse (RN) OR Temporary Practice Permit (TPP) Act 34 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
UPMC Western Maryland's Interventional Services is excited to welcome a caring and dedicated Professional Staff Nurse to our department! We are looking for a full-time RN to cover IR and the Cath Lab 40 hours per week. T his position will work mostly day shift, but does include rotating on call for nights, weekends, and holidays. You may qualify for a sign on bonus of up to $15,000 with a two-year commitment, depending on experience and eligibility! You will be placed in the appropriate title based on experience by the recruitment team and department leaders. The minimum hiring rate for an RN is $33.75. Some perks of joining our team of Life Changers at UPMC are listed below: Student loan assistance, reimbursement, and refinancing options. Earn up to five and a half weeks of PTO in your first year. Robust career ladder to allow opportunities for growth. Below is a little bit about what you'll do: System-wide Competencies: Adheres to system-wide behaviors and performs other assigned duties. Clinical Development: Engages in clinical development and RN residency programs, seeks learning opportunities, and utilizes feedback to improve practice. Patient Education: Identifies and addresses patient and family education needs. Professional Development: Pursues continuous learning, professional development, and involvement in nursing organizations. Nursing Care: Applies nursing knowledge within Relationship Based Care, communicates effectively, and demonstrates critical thinking. Care Planning: Formulates care plans and daily goals, seeks guidance, and builds compassionate relationships with patients and colleagues. Ethical Practice: Identifies ethical situations and seeks assistance. Research and Quality Improvement: Demonstrates basic research knowledge, participates in journal clubs, and identifies improvement opportunities. Accountability: Takes responsibility for professional development, makes care improvement recommendations, and participates in change initiatives. Leadership and Teamwork: Builds healthy relationships, sets priorities, participates in shared governance, and supports colleagues. Communication and Safety: Communicates clearly, demonstrates cultural awareness, and supports workplace safety. Experience: 0-2 years (BSN preferred). Skills: Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving abilities. Relationships: Ability to maintain positive interactions with a diverse team and patients/families. Physical Requirements: Mobility, manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients. 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. Must be able to 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. 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. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: 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) 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
Join the Heartbeat of Healing at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Are you ready to make a difference where it matters most? The Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse to join our Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) team—a place where compassion meets cutting-edge care for patients of all ages with congenital heart disease. As a CVOR RN, you’ll be part of a highly specialized surgical team that inspires hope in every heartbeat. Whether you're an experienced cardiac nurse or a new grad with a passion for pediatric care, we welcome your unique journey. Our department thrives on collaboration, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to excellence. With cross-training opportunities , four 10-hour shifts , and on-call rotations including weekends and holidays , this role offers both challenge and growth in a supportive, mission-driven environment. Come be a part of a team that values not only the patient experience—but the employee experience too. At UPMC, we don’t just build careers—we build a family. Advance your nursing career with UPMC’s My Nursing Career Ladder—offering structured growth, recognition, and leadership opportunities. Responsibilities: Patient-Centered Care: Applies Relationship-Based Care to develop holistic plans with patients as partners. Uses strong assessment, communication, and critical thinking skills. Documentation & Safety: Maintains thorough documentation and identifies clinical, social, and safety needs to improve outcomes and patient experience. Teamwork & Governance: Leads and participates in unit teams, shared governance, and hospital-wide councils to drive positive change. Mentorship & Learning: Precepts students and new hires. Promotes continuous learning through feedback, presentations, and sharing research. Quality & Innovation: Identifies improvement opportunities and leads initiatives that enhance care and workforce well-being. Healthy Workplace: Builds strong relationships, models cultural awareness, and supports a balanced work-life approach. Scrub Role: Performs scrub duties (required for RNs hired after July 1, 2023). Other Duties: Performs additional responsibilities in alignment with system-wide competencies. Education & Experience: Minimum 3 years of nursing experience required. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred. Master’s in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) may substitute for certification requirements. If BSN is held, a Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for certification. Professional Development: Annual completion of an evidence-based professional contribution aligned with department, hospital, or system goals, approved by the Unit Director. Must obtain and maintain one of the following within 1 year of hire/transfer: UPMC-approved nursing certification. Certification from the UPMC Wolff Learning Academy Center for Nursing Excellence. Performance Standards: Must achieve and maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher rating on annual Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluations. VP approval required for promotion to this level. Clinical Competency: Demonstrates age-specific care knowledge and skills per unit standards. Applies principles of growth and development across the lifespan. Exemplary clinical judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to lead others in applying the nursing process. Interpersonal & Physical Requirements: Builds positive, caring relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary teams. Functions effectively in complex, fast-paced environments. Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning. Mobility and visual/manual dexterity required. Licensure, Certifications & Clearances Current RN licensure in the state of practice or a multistate license under the Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC). CPR certification (Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) per AHA standards within 30 days of hire. Act 33/34/37/31 clearances required. Completion of annual evidence-based project approved by business unit panel/CNO per UPMC’s My Nursing Career Ladder. Certification not required if Master’s in Nursing or DNP is held. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
