RN Staff Nurse - T12 Cardiology

RN Staff Nurse

T12 Cardiology

.9 full-time, day/night rotation (36 hours/week)

Shifts:

7a-7p/7p-7a rotation, every other weekend & holiday rotation

Union position:

SEIU

Posted: 4/29/2025

Are you a Registered Nurse who is seeking a new opportunity, or a new nurse searching for an opportunity to thrive? Choose UPMC! Take advantage of an opportunity to provide Life Changing Medicine to our patients, as you work alongside an interdisciplinary team of world-class medical professionals. You'll have access to a defined career ladder to help you grow and develop your skill set, continued learning and development opportunities, a premier benefits package to support you and your family, and resources to help you balance the most important things in life.

Future Graduates & experienced Registered Nurses are encouraged to apply – future GNs can apply up to 1 year in advance of graduation.

• $31.50 (BSN)
• $30.00 (non-BSN)
• Shift differential: $2.00
• Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

• $20,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with 1 or more years of experience.
• $15,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with less than 1 year of experience.
• Candidates hired into a sign-on bonus eligible role will be asked to make a two-year work commitment.

• If you are eligible for the $15,000 sign-on bonus, then you may be eligible to receive an additional $15,000 student loan repayment bonus, which is paid out across 3 years

• Provide Direct Care:
  Use nursing protocols and standards to perform and document procedures safely and accurately. Administer medications and IV therapy following policy.
• Assess and Reassess:
  Evaluate and document patient and family needs. Reassess patients every eight hours or as needed.
• Plan Care:
  Involve patients and families in creating care plans. Prioritize needs, conduct care conferences, and maintain up-to-date care plans. Coordinate with community agencies and other professionals.

• Engage in Team Discussions:
  Work with medical staff and other professionals to discuss and develop patient care plans.
• Utilize Systems:
  Use Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems efficiently.

• Teach and Educate:
  Initiate health teaching for patients and families based on their needs. Contribute to the education of staff and students.
• Consult and Lead:
  Offer guidance and support to other healthcare team members. Demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.

• Follow Precautions:
  Adhere to universal precautions and occupational exposure policies. Identify and address potential problems and environmental factors affecting patient care.
• Maintain
  
  Competency:
  
  Complete annual competency validation and stay proficient in point-of-care testing as per lab criteria.