RN Staff Nurse - ICU

Are you a Registered Nurse ready to take the next step in your career, or a new nurse eager to thrive in a supportive environment? At UPMC Altoona, you’ll have the chance to deliver Life Changing Medicine alongside an interdisciplinary team of world-class professionals.

UPMC Altoona has four ICUs:

• Acute Care (Medical) ICU
• Neurology ICU
• Trauma ICU
• Cardiothoracic ICU

* NOTE:

When applying, you will have the opportunity to indicate which ICU(s) you are most interested in.

We’re committed to your growth and well-being. With our Professional Development Program (career ladder), ongoing learning opportunities, and a premier benefits package designed to support you and your family, you’ll have the resources you need to succeed—both inside and outside of work. Positions offer three 12-hour shifts per week with rotating day and night schedules, giving you balance and flexibility.

Join us in a role where your expertise makes a difference every day, and where your career can flourish in a culture of excellence, compassion, and innovation.

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

• $35.50 (BSN)
• $34.00 (non-BSN)
• Shift differential: $2.00
• Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.

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

• UPMC’s Monthly Loan Repayment program, for eligible nursing graduates, offering $15,000 in loan repayment paid over three 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.