Registered Nurse Adult Acute Care (Presbyterian 12 North)

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

27d

About The Position

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring experienced and new graduate Registered Nurses for a full-time position on its 24-bed 12 North Medicine Telemetry unit. The unit provides diverse inpatient care in hepatology, transplant, pulmonary, and infectious diseases. Its teaching-focused environment is described as suitable for new graduate nurses and nurses expanding their inpatient experience.

The role involves providing holistic, evidence-based nursing care through Relationship Based Care and the nursing process. Nurses establish daily care goals, attend to individual patient needs, communicate with care providers, document care, educate patients and families, and support colleagues’ learning. They also contribute to shared governance and quality improvement and adapt to changing priorities.

UPMC offers a nursing career ladder, with advancement from Professional Staff Nurse to Expert Nurse and beyond. The final job title and rate of pay depend on individual qualifications and candidate choice. Starting pay for a non-BSN Professional Staff Nurse is $37.00. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered to experienced nurses with more than one year of RN experience.

Requirements

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care for and interact with patients of all ages.
• Understand growth and development principles across the lifespan.
• Establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with patients, families, executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, ancillary and support staff, and other departments.
• Work productively in a complex environment with changing priorities and specialized skills or equipment.
• Think critically, analyze situations, and problem-solve to deliver quality patient care.
• Use sound clinical judgment and apply and champion nursing best practices.
• Have physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning patients.
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); CPR must meet AHA standards, including didactic and skills demonstration components, within 30 days of hire.
• Hold an RN license or Temporary Practice Permit (TPP), with licensure in the facility’s state or a qualifying multistate NLC license.
• Graduate nurses must complete the licensure examination within six months of hire or within one year of graduation, whichever comes first; UPMC requires graduate nurses to take the examination within six months of their start date.
• Meet Act 34 requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• UPMC-approved national certification preferred.
• More than one year of RN experience qualifies experienced nurses for the stated sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Build positive relationships with colleagues and patients, understand cultural differences, promote healthy interactions, maintain work-life balance, and prioritize safety.
• Use adult learning principles to educate patients, families, and staff; guide patients through care transitions; and support colleagues’ development.
• Provide holistic patient care using the nursing process within Relationship Based Care, set daily goals, and consider individual patient needs.
• Communicate effectively with care providers and document comprehensively.
• Engage in shared governance and quality improvement, adapt to change, and contribute to improvements in patient care.
• Enhance patient satisfaction through evidence-based practices.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus for experienced nurses with more than one year of RN experience.
• Monthly Loan Repayment Program for eligible 2026 and 2027 nursing graduates, offering $20,000 over three years; eligible flex full-time RN roles receive a prorated amount.
• Up to five and a half weeks of paid time off annually.
• Seven paid holidays each year.
• Career ladders and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $6,000 per academic year at an accredited institution for employees and their dependents.
• UPMC employee education discounts, including no-cost RN-BSN/MSN options.
• Total rewards package, with choices discussed during the offer process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed