Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Pittsburgh, PA

UPMC Presbyterian & UPMC Shadyside Nursing Opportunities

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus! Sign-On Bonus Details: * Up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus is available for graduate nurses with less than one year of RN experience with a graduation date of December 2021 and beyond. * Up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus is available for nurses with over 1 year of experience. UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Shadyside are pleased to announce that we are currently hiring Full-Time Registered Nurses! About UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Shadyside: UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Shadyside are both teaching hospitals with a strong community feel. This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and impact the lives of a wide variety of patient populations. UPMC Presbyterian and UPMC Shadyside are both Magnet designated facilities and are considered to be recognized leaders in healthcare, are renowned teaching hospitals, and centers for ongoing cutting-edge research. Both hospitals have expansive Resource Pool and Rotational Programs that provide nurses an opportunity to advance their careers and make an impact on patients. * UPMC Presbyterian is a renowned center for organ transplantation, and a recognized leader in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, critical care medicine, trauma neuro, and transplant/inpatient surgery. UPMC Presbyterian also is designated as a Level 1 Regional Resource Trauma Center. * UPMC Shadyside is a tertiary care hospital that serves the Pittsburgh and tri-state area with specialties in oncology, vascular medicine, and surgical service lines. UPMC Shadyside is a 3x Magnet-designated facility staffed by nurses who provide compassionate care and clinical excellence. Why Work at UPMC? 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 UPMC supports 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 2022, 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 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!) At UPMC, we're passionate about continuing to support your growth throughout your nursing journey. We offer a robust career ladder for bedside nursing that starts with Professional Staff Nurse and leads to Expert Nurse and beyond. The final job title and rate of pay will be based on both individual qualifications and candidate choice. Any required certifications and contributions based on job title will be afforded a timeframe to obtain. Our competitive career ladder, as well as our Total Rewards package, will be discussed at the time of offer to ensure you can make the choices that are right for you. The minimum rate of pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $31.60. We also offer a pay differential to candidates who complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program and become a BSN-prepared nurse. Qualifications: * 0-6 months of RN experience is preferred. * Associate degree in nursing/bachelor's degree in nursing/master's degree in nursing accepted * If a BS degree is not in nursing, a master's or higher degree in nursing is required. * Completion of UPMC student nurse internship or student clinical transitions course at UPMC preferred. * The individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and/or interact appropriately with 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 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, and handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment. * Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of patient care and in the 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: * Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. * Current Licensure of a Registered Nurse (RN) or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP). * Current license 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. * Graduate Nurses must be eligible for State Board Licensure and successfully pass the examination before beginning this role OR ability to start with TPP and must obtain a license within 6 months of beginning the position. * Act 34 Criminal Clearance. UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran