Sr. Professional Staff Nurse, RICU

Seasoned Registered Nurse Needed for Night Shift with UPMC Western Maryland's Resource Intensive Care Unit

Location: Cumberland, MD

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $83,200.00 – $93,600.00 per year

• Sign‑On Bonus:
  Up to $15,000* (based on role and experience)
• Paid Time Off:
  Up to 5.5 weeks annually, plus 7 paid holidays
• Career Growth:
  Dedicated career ladders, including a new nursing ladder added this year
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Up to $6,000 per academic year at any accredited institution, available for employees and dependents (includes no‑cost RN‑BSN/MSN options)

As a Professional Staff Nurse on the Resource Intensive Care department, you will provide highly competent patient care and treatment, demonstrate empathy, and pursue learning opportunities. You will set the standards for the level and quality of nursing care and possess authority and accountability for its provision. You must bring prior critical care experience and be self‑motivated with strong communication skills.

• Competitive wages, including BSN and off‑shift differentials
• Incomparable benefits package, including tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities for continued growth and advancement

• Identify opportunities for clinical quality improvement and workplace enhancement.
• Apply evidence‑based practice consistently in professional nursing care.
• Serve on or lead teams that implement innovations in patient care and promote a healthy workforce.
• Act as a role model for professional nursing practice by demonstrating leadership in areas such as clinical expertise, teaching and mentoring, serving as a specialized resource nurse, and advancing evidence‑based practice.
• Provide constructive feedback to healthcare team members and participate in nursing peer review.
• Promote and lead change initiatives that improve patient care quality and unit environment.
• Demonstrate advanced clinical assessment and analytical skills within the framework of Relationship‑Based Care.
• Actively participate in shared governance at the unit level and contribute to hospital‑wide councils.
• Mentor and precept students, graduate nurses, and new hires with enthusiasm and expertise.
• Analyze clinical and behavioral situations to identify learning opportunities for improving patient care.
• Seek and apply feedback for continuous professional growth.
• Support ongoing learning by sharing research, presenting educational materials, and fostering journal clubs.
• Apply the nursing process to create holistic, patient‑centered care plans that involve patients as partners.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and care teams; advocate for changes in care and unit practices.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation that facilitates communication among caregivers.
• Demonstrate critical thinking in addressing clinical, social, safety, psychological, and spiritual patient needs.
• Incorporate organizational and national standards to enhance patient safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Build compassionate, healing relationships with patients, families, and colleagues.
• Foster a healthy workplace by promoting cultural awareness and addressing issues such as horizontal violence.
• Maintain work‑life balance through prioritization and delegation of responsibilities.

• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience; BSN preferred (Master’s in Nursing or DNP may substitute for certification).
• Must achieve and maintain a Solid/Strong/Good or higher rating on annual Professional Staff Nurse Performance Evaluations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide age‑appropriate care and apply principles of growth and development across the lifespan.
• Assess patient data and interpret age‑specific needs according to department policies.
• Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Work effectively in a complex environment with multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Exemplary clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Physical requirements:
  
  mobility and visual/manual dexterity; physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and patient positioning.
• Professional…