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RN Staff Nurse; Nights - T10 Surgical Progressive Care
Job in
Altoona, Blair County, Pennsylvania, 16603, USA
Listed on 2026-07-06
Listing for:
UPMC
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-06
Job specializations:
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Staff Nurse, Healthcare Nursing
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Overview
RN Staff Nurse – 10 Surgical Progressive Care Unit. Night shifts with rotation and weekend/holiday rotation. 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM (36 hours/week). Union position. Posted 4/2/2026.
Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care using nursing protocols and standards; administer medications and IV therapy per policy.
- Assess and reassess patient and family needs; document and evaluate care every eight hours or as needed; involve patients and families in care planning.
- Coordinate with community agencies and other professionals; participate in care conferences and maintain up-to-date care plans.
- Engage in team discussions with medical staff to develop patient care plans; utilize
Bed Management System, Alpha, CPOE, and other relevant computer systems. - Teach health information to patients and families; contribute to education of staff and students; provide leadership and guidance to the healthcare team.
- Follow universal precautions and occupational exposure policies; identify and address environmental factors affecting patient care; maintain competency in required areas.
- Complete annual competency validation and stay proficient in point-of-care testing as per lab criteria.
- Must hold a current license to practice nursing in the State of Pennsylvania*
- Must satisfactorily complete the Nursing Department's orientation program and probationary period.
- CPR required based on AHA standards with didactic and skills demonstration within 30 days of hire
- Must obtain one of the specified certifications within two years of hire/transfer (e.g., CCRN, CEN, PCCN, or other listed certifications); ACLS and BLS/CPR; NIH Stroke Scale; PALS
- Act 33/Act 34/Act 73 clearances as required; current licensure in state where facility is located or multi-state license per NLC (with residency change requirements)
- Night program option may include an additional $2/hour night differential, plus off-shift differential as applicable.
- Starting pay reflects nursing education and professional experience; several pay tier options based on education (BSN vs non-BSN).
- Generous sign-on bonuses and tuition assistance/loan repayment programs available (up to $15,000 over three years).
* Note:
This description reflects current information; verify licensing requirements for the specific location and any updates to policy.
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