Full-Time Experienced Nurse - Pulmonary Medicine (10D/10G)

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • $37 • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Presbyterian is seeking experienced and new graduate Registered Nurses (RNs) for full-time positions on the 10D/10G unit, an Advanced Lung Disease and Lung Transplant Step Down unit. This Magnet-designated teaching hospital is a center for cutting-edge research and education. The unit cares for patients with advanced lung conditions and those undergoing lung transplants, often receiving high-acuity patients from the Medical ICU. Nurses on this unit work with specialized equipment and participate in research trials. UPMC offers a robust career ladder for nursing growth and a competitive Total Rewards package. The minimum pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $37.00 per hour.

Requirements

• 0-6 months of experience required.
• An Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN, or MSN is required.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care and interact with all ages of patients. Understand the principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
• Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients and their families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments.
• Work productively and effectively in an environment with changing priorities that require specialized skills.
• Think critically to analyze and problem-solve to deliver the best patient care. Use sound clinical judgment and problem-solving to deliver quality patient care when it matters most.
• Understand, apply, and champion nursing best practices.
• Ability to work productively and effectively within complex environments and handle multiple/changing priorities and specialized equipment.
• Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 12 months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is required based on AHA standards that include both didactic and skills demonstration within 30 days of hire.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) or TPP (Temporary Practice Permit) licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state.
• Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.
• Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within SIX MONTHS of hire within one year of graduation, whichever comes first.
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Nice To Haves

• UPMC-approved national certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create positive connections with patients and colleagues, respect cultural differences, and promote a safe, balanced work environment.
• Educate patients, families, and staff using adult learning principles; support team learning and guide patients through care transitions.
• Deliver individualized care using the nursing process, set daily goals, communicate clearly, and document thoroughly.
• Participate in shared governance and quality initiatives, adapt to change, and use evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Benefits

• Sign-on Bonus: $7,500 for new graduate nurses with less than one year of experience and $20,000 for nurses with more than one year of experience.
• Monthly Loan Repayment: Exclusively for 2026 and 2027 nursing graduates, offering $20,000 in loan repayment.
• Nationally Recognized Care
• State-of-the-Art Practice Environment
• Teaching & Career Growth
• Professional development
• Competitive career ladder
• Total Rewards package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree