Staff Nurse- Weekend Program, General Surgery

Staff Nurse – Weekend Program, 4M General Surgery

UPMC McKeesport is hiring a full‑time Staff Nurse to help support the 4M General Surgery Unit. The unit focuses on teamwork and collaboration and is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of patients. This position is part of the Weekend Program; candidates will work two 12‑hour weekend shifts and receive an additional 25% added to their base rate.

UPMC is committed to investing in nurses financially, personally, and professionally, starting on day one of your career. From tackling student loans to advancing your career later in life, UPMC is the partner you need to succeed and thrive in your nursing career.

• Generous sign‑on bonus of up to $20,000 for experienced nurses.
• Up to five and a half weeks of paid time off annually and seven paid holidays each year.
• Dedicated career ladders, including a brand‑new nursing career ladder added just this year.

• Demonstrate knowledge of adult learning principles and teach patients, families, students, and new staff, potentially serving as a preceptor.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships internally and externally, demonstrating accountability, enthusiasm, and commitment.
• Apply the nursing process within a relationship‑based care framework, formulating daily goals and plans of care that involve the patient as a partner.
• Actively participate in department or unit‑specific quality improvement efforts, utilizing research and evidence‑based practice to support improvement.
• Demonstrate accountability for professional development, participating in shared governance and supporting quality improvement and change initiatives.

• Minimum six months of experience; BSN preferred.
• Ability to establish a positive, caring relationship with executives, managers, physicians, and staff.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Mobility, visual manual dexterity, and physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.

NIH certification required within 6 months of hire for applicable units; NIH CPR required based on AHA standards and must be completed within 30 days of hire.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• NIH Stroke Scale
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Act 34
• Current licensure in the state of the facility or an active nursing license under the Multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC).

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.