Professional Staff Nurse - West Acute Care - Nights

Professional Staff Nurse – 6 West Acute Care

6 West is a dynamic and fast-paced medical surgical unit that provides comprehensive care across the full spectrum of patient needs. From short-term observation stays of 24 to 48 hours to extended hospitalizations lasting several weeks, our team delivers high-quality, compassionate care tailored to each individual.

We treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting all body systems, as well as an array of surgical cases. This diversity makes 6 West an exceptional environment for learning and professional development, offering exposure to a broad range of diagnoses and procedures without being limited to a single specialty.

Our staffing model emphasizes teamwork and collaboration. Each six-patient assignment is supported by a dedicated partnership between a Registered Nurse and a Patient Care Technician, ensuring a holistic and focused approach to caregiving.

The culture on 6 West is built on mutual respect, accountability, and strong interpersonal connections. Team members form lasting relationships while working together to provide outstanding care in a supportive and engaging environment.

At UPMC, we're committed to investing in nurses like you—financially, personally, and professionally—starting on day one. Whether you're launching your career or seeking a new opportunity, we're here to help you thrive.

Incredible benefits include: up to $20,000 sign-on bonus for experienced nurses, $7,500 sign-on bonus for graduate nurses or those with less than one year of experience, new monthly loan repayment program – up to $20,000 for  nursing graduates, up to 5.5 weeks of PTO annually + 7 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement up to $6,000/year (includes dependents!), no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options for UPMC employees, and graduate nurses are welcome to apply!

As a professional staff nurse on our 6 West acute care unit, you'll be a vital member of the care delivery team. You'll provide compassionate, high-quality care to patients and families, while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to achieve the best outcomes.

Key responsibilities include delivering patient-centered care using the nursing process and relationship-based care model, developing and implementing individualized care plans, educating patients and families throughout the care journey, collaborating with peers and leadership to improve care quality and safety, participating in shared governance, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice, serving as a mentor and preceptor to students and new staff, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance and modeling professional accountability.

Education & experience:

bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) preferred, 0–2 years of nursing experience required. Clinical competency: demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care for patients across the lifespan, ability to assess and interpret patient data to identify age-specific needs and deliver appropriate care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures, strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Professional skills: ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members including executives, managers, physicians, and support staff, capable of working effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment with changing priorities and specialized equipment.

Physical requirements:

mobility and visual/manual dexterity, physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients. Licensure, certifications, and clearances: current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice or a multistate license under the nursing licensure compact (NLC), UPMC-approved national certification preferred, basic life support (BLS) or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification required within 30 days of hire (AHA standards), graduate nurses must pass the licensure exam within 6 months of hire or within one year of graduation (whichever comes first).