Experienced RNs - Hamot, Med-Surg

Position: Experienced RNs - UPMC Hamot, Med-Surg
UPMC Hamot, a Magnet-designated hospital, is currently looking for RNs for their Med Surg units! These opportunities follow a robust nursing career ladder, with the possibility for continued growth and advancement.   Currently hiring for both Full-Time and Part-Time positions!

Sign-On Bonus Details (Full Time or Flex Full Time status)

+  **$20,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over one year of experience*
* Sign-On Bonus Details (Part Time status)

+ $10,000 sign-on bonus available for nurses with over one year of experience

_Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience._

About UPMC Hamot 

UPMC Hamot, an ANCC Magnet-recognized hospital since 2016, is the region's only trauma center and certified comprehensive stroke center. We are the first hospital in the nation to use new, groundbreaking robotic technology for earlier detection of lung cancer. We are also the first and only hospital in the region to offer kidney transplants and the first hospital in Erie to perform the transcatheter aortic valve replacement procedure.

At UPMC Hamot we want the next step in your nursing career to be the right one. We believe that as a nurse, the care you provide can have a positive effect on not only the quality of life of your patients and their families but can be a driving force in your career development. Join us at UPMC Hamot as we provide Life-Changing Medicine to our community.  

_Title and salary will be determined based on education and nursing experience. _

UPMC Hamot Med/Surg Units:   

+ Observation/Short Stay Acute Care Unit: 3 South is a 23 bed unit that provides patient care following failed outpatient treatment, unsuccessful condition improvement from the Emergency Department or care following procedures. These adult, medical-surgical patients require ongoing stabilization of care, reassessment for discharge or admission to the hospital. Examples of this patient population include but are not limited to: low level trauma, ambulatory dysfunction, low-risk chest pain, respiratory complaints, post-surgical patients, and infusions.

Trauma and Orthopedic Acute Care Unit: 4 South is a 23-bed Trauma and Orthopedics unit. This medical-surgical unit is a great place for nurses to care for a variety of patients with different medical needs. The team provides nursing care to the trauma population (patients involved in motor vehicle accidents, gunshot, stabbing and assault victims, fall injuries, etc.), and patients with bone injuries, infections, deformities due to trauma.

Medical Respiratory Intermediate Unit MRIU is a medical/respiratory intermediate and trauma step down unit. The primary focus is caring for a variety of patients with trauma and respiratory complications requiring a higher level of care, but not critical care. The unit services patient populations requiring Bipap, high flow oxygen therapy, CPAP, and Aquanox therapy. The unit also services patients requiring dialysis, mechanical ventilation, and tracheostomy care.

Transitional Support Unit: 4 North is an 11-bed transitional support unit, providing care for medical and surgical patients who are medically stable and are awaiting discharge.  This unit is a great place for nurses who share a passion for nursing while also wanting to explore an inpatient hospital setting and all that UPMC has to offer.

Cardiac Acute Care Unit: 5 South is a 46-bed medical-telemetry unit with cardiac patient populations that include Coronary Artery Disease, Acute Myocardial Infarction, Heart Failure, and Arrhythmias. Medical patients are also cared for on the unit with diagnosis that includes Pneumonia, Renal Failure, Chest Pain, Syncope, and Pulmonary Embolus. Twenty-five of the patient rooms on the unit are equipped with bedside cardiac monitors to care for the more complex patients requiring intermediate care.

The staff on this unit provides Telemetry and Intermediate Unit care to post cardiac procedure patients following invasive procedures that include TEE, Cardioversion, EP studies, Implantable Devices (Pacemakers and ICDs), Cardiac Catheterization, Coronary Interventions, Vascular Interventions, Carotid Stents, and…